Cape Town: International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Alshirawi is set to participate in the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, where he will join the Invest in African Energies conference as a speaker. The IEF, which accounts for over 90% of global oil and gas supply, is recognized as the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers. This positions Alshirawi to lead vital discussions on Africa’s oil market, focusing on trends, opportunities, and challenges.
According to African Press Organization, the IEF serves as the global home for energy dialogue, concentrating on energy security, data transparency, and energy transition. The organization unites global energy ministers and stakeholders to enhance global supply chains. Founded over 30 years ago, it provides a neutral and inclusive platform for discussions between producing and consuming countries, addressing supply chain issues. Alshirawi’s involvement in AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Africa’s largest energy event, is anticipated to further bolster these discussions as Africa’s role in global energy markets continues to expand.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is a premier platform for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and governments, becoming the official venue for signing deals in African energy. More details about this important event can be found at www.AECWeek.com.
The event brings together stakeholders from the global and African energy sectors to formulate strategies for accelerating investment and development to achieve enhanced energy security. With its wealth of natural resources and substantial untapped opportunities, Africa is poised to play a more significant role in global supply chains. Established markets like Angola, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, and Libya are boosting oil and gas production, exploring new frontiers, and undertaking incremental production projects. Meanwhile, emerging markets such as Namibia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are pursuing frontier exploration to establish themselves as future producers. Alongside advancements in clean energy projects, Africa presents considerable opportunities across its entire energy sector and value chain.
Alshirawi’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 aims to reinforce Africa-global dialogue, addressing challenges and opportunities in the global energy market and fostering discussions on Africa’s unique strategy to scale-up energy and advance its transition.
As Africa’s energy sector rapidly evolves, there is a unique opportunity for operators, financiers, and technology providers to leverage global demand and position the continent as a major supplier. Insights provided by the IEF have historically played a vital role in de-risking investments in Africa and will continue to support developments as companies unlock the full potential of the continent’s energy resources, stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.