By Ndubuisi Micheal Obineme
The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) is set to spotlight the region’s energy growth prospects and project opportunities across the Sub-Saharan Africa oil and gas industry, featuring more than 30 national oil companies and regulators from Africa to showcase in-country opportunities.
SAIPEC, organized by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) in partnership with the industry regulators and players will showcase multi-billion-dollar project opportunities across the Sub-Saharan Africa oil and gas value chain while highlighting key business development for service companies and opportunities for local content development.
According to published reports, Africa will account for the majority of new oil and gas discoveries in the next 30 years and will become the last frontier for new discoveries by 2060. While 85% of growth within the oil and gas sector will emerge outside developed economies, with Africa holding a large share.
Notably, Africa is also prioritizing a just energy transition to fully utilize its abundant oil and gas resources to address issues around energy poverty as well as the growing energy demand in the region.
The 2025 edition of SAIPEC will spotlight how countries across Sub-Saharan Africa are harnessing their hydrocarbon resources for economic prosperity. The event will feature exclusive sessions exploring the evolving strategies towards decarbonization, and outline how investments in low-carbon technologies are reshaping the African energy sector.
Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Angola, Mozambique, Kenya, Gambia, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Mauritania, Liberia, coupled with African countries will showcase in-country opportunities that exist in the downstream, midstream, and upstream sub-sectors of the oil and gas industry in their respective countries.
Ibe Chubby Ibe, SAIPEC Conference Chair said; “SAIPEC 2025 stands as a testament to our commitment to driving Africa’s energy transformation, creating sustainable growth, and fostering inclusive partnerships across the continent. This year’s program is our most ambitious yet, showcasing innovative strategies, regional collaborations, and groundbreaking advancements in Africa’s oil and gas sector. We are excited to bring together industry leaders, experts, and future visionaries to shape a prosperous and energy-secure future for Sub-Saharan Africa.”
The 19th edition of SAIPEC scheduled to be held from 11-13 February 2025 in Lagos will bring together prominent industry leaders, stakeholders, experts, and companies including government representatives to explore the Sub-Saharan Africa hydrocarbon resources as well as identify key challenges hindering the continent to harness its oil and gas resources for economic prosperity.
SAIPEC 2025 Conference will also explore the role of local content and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in creating a seamless business environment for regional trade for goods and services, with strategic recommendations from industry stakeholders to boost trade and investment within the region.
With over 6,000 attendees from 50 countries, SAIPEC 2025 offers exceptional networking opportunities with key stakeholders and decision-makers across Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy value chains.
The conference will feature a diverse agenda that includes a strategic conference, technical sessions, an international exhibition, and the prestigious SAIPEC Awards.
The full programme is now available to download via the SAIPEC website, where attendees can explore the comprehensive schedule and prepare for an impactful 9th edition of this premier African energy conference.
For more details, visit www.saipec-event.com