As Africa positions itself for a new era of energy growth and investment, the Africa Investment in Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris will gather top executives, policymakers and financiers to chart the future of the continent’s oil, gas and energy industry. With billions of dollars of investment opportunities at stake and global demand for African energy increasing, the forum will explore ways to maximize returns, scale innovation and secure long-term energy supplies.
The event will focus on strategies to maximize the value of Africa’s vast hydrocarbon resources and will kick off with the theme ‘Maximizing Returns: Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom’. Discussions will center on regulatory frameworks, financial incentives, and financing models that increase profitability while expanding energy access. Ongoing developments such as Eni’s Congo LNG, ExxonMobil’s Rovuma LNG and Total Energy’s Mozambique LNG projects highlight the growing momentum behind Africa’s LNG sector, where strategic investments and an enabling environment are creating high-return opportunities.
IAE 2025 is an exclusive forum aimed at promoting investment between Africa’s energy market and global investors. The event, to be held in Paris on May 13-14, 2025, will offer participants two days of intensive interaction with industry experts, project developers, investors and policy makers. For more information, please visit www.invest-africa-energy.com. To become a sponsor or participate as a representative, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
The afternoon session, themed “Innovation and Investment: A Blueprint for Africa’s Resource Development,” will focus on the role of cutting-edge technologies and new investment mechanisms in driving efficiency and exploration success. Emerging developments such as Shell, Total Energy and Gulp’s billion barrel oil discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin demonstrate how frontier investment and innovation are opening up new energy frontiers.
Day two will shift focus to ‘Enabling Growth and Investment in Mature Markets’, looking at opportunities in Africa’s established energy hubs. In Nigeria, the rise of indigenous operators is reshaping the upstream landscape, while major deepwater developments such as Bonga North and Olowo West are set to increase production capacity and energy security alongside the $10 billion Dangote refinery. Meanwhile, Angola’s ongoing licensing rounds and deepwater projects such as the Agogo West Hub reflect the country’s commitment to sustaining investment, optimizing resources and maintaining its position as Africa’s leading producer.
The forum will conclude with the theme ‘Africa’s energy security for the future’, outlining strategies to balance fossil fuel development and renewable energy integration while addressing infrastructure and financing gaps. The phased rollout of gas-to-power projects, including Senegal’s Greater Tortu Ahmayim LNG development, exemplifies how countries are leveraging diverse energy sources to build long-term resilience, and Mauritania is moving forward with its Bir Allah gas project to strengthen regional energy security and attract new investment.
Sandra Jeku, Director of Events and Projects at Energy Capital & Power, said: “As global capital increasingly looks to invest in new energy in Africa, this forum will serve as an important platform for decision-makers to build partnerships, shape policy and advance projects that will define Africa’s energy future.” “By addressing key themes such as maximizing profits, fostering innovation, strengthening mature markets and ensuring long-term energy security, the forum will provide practical insights to accelerate investment and development across the continent.”
