The upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) in Houston is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EnerGeo Alliance, the global trade association for the geoscience and exploration industries. This partnership represents an important step forward in advancing joint energy development between the United States and Africa and increasing stakeholder engagement in the natural gas and geosciences sectors.
Under this partnership, EnerGeo Alliance will support USAEF’s mission by facilitating direct introductions between EnerGeo member organizations and USAEF, enabling targeted sponsorship opportunities and fostering deeper industry participation in USAEF programs and events.
With members active in more than 50 countries, including key African markets such as Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and South Africa, the EnerGeo Alliance plays a critical role in supporting upstream energy development through advanced geoscience, seismic surveys and data-driven exploration. Our partnership with USAEF brings together U.S. and African stakeholders and strengthens our shared mission to accelerate energy investment and advance natural gas as a reliable, low-carbon transition fuel.
“This partnership reflects our commitment to strengthening collaboration with the geoscience community and energy stakeholders across Africa,” said Nikki Martin, President and CEO of EnerGeo Alliance. “Our members are active in key markets across the continent and we see this as an opportunity to increase upstream dialogue, support data-driven exploration and help shape practical solutions to Africa’s energy needs.”
The EnerGeo Alliance has been particularly active in advocating for natural gas as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to meeting growing electricity demand across Africa. In a recent policy brief, the organization focused on South Africa’s natural gas prospects and highlighted the role of upstream data in de-risking exploration and reducing environmental impacts. Their work complements USAEF’s goal of fostering partnerships that accelerate infrastructure growth and increase access to reliable energy across the continent.
This partnership is expected to play a pivotal role at USAEF 2025, where the EnerGeo Alliance will work with participants to spotlight the role of geoscience in upstream investments and showcase how seismic technology can reduce risks and improve environmental outcomes in natural gas development. By linking networks and resources, USAEF and the EnerGeo Alliance aim to create new pathways for investment, knowledge exchange, and industry growth on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Partnering with the EnerGeo Alliance allows USAEF to bridge U.S. technology and expertise with Africa’s energy ambitions in a meaningful way. We not only expand access to strategic players in geosciences, but also strengthen opportunities for investment, sponsorship and long-term collaboration in Africa’s gas and energy value chain,” said James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or other information, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com. Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa’s energy landscape and experience the momentum driving ECP events around the world.
