Aberdeen: The African Energy Chamber (AEC), recognized as a leading voice in Africa’s energy sector, has confirmed its ongoing support for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen, Scotland. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, is set to visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote address at the OGV Taproom, focusing on opportunities in Africa and aimed at engaging the UK supply chain.
According to African Press Organization, the WAES, organized in collaboration with OGV Group, serves as a significant platform to foster investment, technology transfer, and cross-border collaboration between African energy producers and international service providers. Ayuk’s visit highlights the AEC’s dedication to establishing strong energy partnerships between Africa and Europe, emphasizing the continent’s evolving oil, gas, and energy transition landscape.
Ayuk’s appearance in Aberdeen will also provide a preview of key themes from African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, Africa’s leading energy event organized by the AEC, returning to Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025. The event will feature the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, which will spotlight Africa’s contribution to the global energy transition and offer a platform for project developers, financiers, and service providers to influence the continent’s energy future.
These initiatives are supported by aggressive investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and enhanced participation from national oil companies, creating a competitive environment for foreign investment and technology. With countries in the region aiming to reverse production declines, accelerate new discoveries, and enhance regional energy integration, events like the WAES are crucial for establishing the cross-border partnerships necessary to achieve Africa’s ambitions of energy security, economic growth, and a just energy transition.
During the summit, Ayuk will engage in the high-level session on Africa’s Opportunity for UK Supply Chain Engagement, offering insights into the investment-ready landscape across key African markets such as Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Namibia, and Mozambique. He will also discuss the AEC’s vision for inclusive growth, local content development, and the importance of aligning global expertise with Africa’s long-term energy security objectives.
Ayuk emphasizes that Africa’s energy future relies on strategic partnerships that provide technology, capital, and capacity building, with the UK supply chain playing a vital role as long-term partners committed to Africa’s growth and resilience.
The WAES will serve as a crucial entry point for UK service companies to align with Africa’s energy goals, encompassing deepwater developments, LNG production, renewables, and hydrogen deployment. By linking global innovation with Africa’s resource wealth, the summit aims to promote sustainable development, economic growth, and increased energy access throughout the continent.