By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme
Lagos, Nigeria – African oil and gas producing countries will lead a country delegation to the eighth edition of PETAN’s Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC), as well as showcase in-country opportunities and drive the discussion around the role of oil and gas in Africa’s energy future.
SAIPEC, hosted by PETAN, plays a vital role in charting the pathway to developing the Continent’s untapped energy, oil, and gas resources, representing more than 20 NOCs, governments, and regulators, with over 6,000 delegates including government parastatals, exhibitors, and speakers.
In a statement made known to The Energy Republic, this year’s SAIPEC country delegations include Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Namibia, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Republic of Niger, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritania, Zanzibar.
“SAIPEC creates huge opportunities for partnerships and regional collaboration. The value chain in the oil, gas, and energy industry is such that if properly harnessed, will transform the economy of the entire continent. The challenge has been an enabling environment to create a private sector-led industry. Governments across Africa, especially the Oil and gas-producing sub-Saharan countries, should provide necessary incentives to attract private-sector investments across the entire value chain. This will trigger a massive economic revolution, human capital development, and deepen local content across Africa”, said Nicolas Odinuwe, PETAN Chairman.
This year’s SAIPEC will return to the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 13-15 February 2024 for its 8th edition, as the only oil and gas event held in partnership with the entire Sub-Saharan African petroleum industry.