Cape Town: S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, analytics, and benchmark prices for the commodities, energy, and energy transition markets, and a division of S&P Global, has joined the investment-themed African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 as an Emerald Partner, one of the event’s highest official partnerships. The event, in its 5th year, takes place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3 and serves as the premier platform for investment and dialogue in Africa’s energy sector.
According to African Press Organization, through its instrumental role in advancing market transparency across Africa, S&P Global Commodity Insights brings strategic foresight to high-level discussions shaping the continent’s energy future. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, recently partnered with Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to establish a localized petroleum-product price benchmark—a first for the region—enhancing pricing transparency and supply chain efficiency across West Africa.
AEW 2025, themed “Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion,” is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government officials, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. More information about this event can be found at www.AECWeek.com.
At AEW 2025, S&P Global Commodity Insights is set to provide strategic insights to inform key discussions shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape. Mark Eramo, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will participate as a panelist at the event’s US-Africa Investment Summit. Dr. Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist, will offer insights into global energy trends, data-driven investment strategies, and the continent’s role in the evolving energy landscape. Additionally, Dan Pratt, Head of Upstream Solutions, will present on the future of African upstream markets in 2026.
As part of AEW 2025’s focus on downstream developments, S&P Global Commodity Insights will co-host a dedicated workshop titled “The Dangote Refinery and its Impact on the African Refining Balance.” This session will examine the regional implications of the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery’s operations, including shifting product trade flows, refinery competitiveness, and fuel specification upgrades.
S&P Global Commodity Insights plays a crucial role in enhancing market transparency and providing critical intelligence that empowers stakeholders across Africa’s energy sector. Their innovative pricing benchmark and in-depth analysis drive informed decision-making, foster investor confidence, and support the continent’s transition toward a sustainable and resilient energy future, states Tomas Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.