PANEL DISCUSSION: African M&A: originating and closing deals in 2024 and 2025
Dealmaking remains strong across Africa‘s oil & gas sector, with farm-in/farm-out and mergers & acquisitions happening across several established and new frontiers. AOW brings back one of its most flagship sessions gathering bankers, CFOs and investors to discuss M&A trends.
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the current trends and strategic drivers behind M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector, and how are these trends expected to evolve in the coming years?
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How are National Oil Companies (NOCs) and independent operators shaping M&A dynamics in Africa's oil & gas sector? What are their respective strategies and objectives in pursuing mergers and acquisitions?
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How do global market shifts, such as the energy transition towards renewables, influence M&A decisions and strategies in Africa's oil & gas sector? What opportunities and challenges do these shifts present?
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What are the key regulatory and political factors that impact M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector? How can stakeholders navigate regulatory complexities and geopolitical risks to facilitate successful transactions?
Thursday 10 October 10:45 - 11:30 Upstream Stage
Finance and M&A Forum
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the current trends and strategic drivers behind M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector, and how are these trends expected to evolve in the coming years?
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How are National Oil Companies (NOCs) and independent operators shaping M&A dynamics in Africa's oil & gas sector? What are their respective strategies and objectives in pursuing mergers and acquisitions?
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How do global market shifts, such as the energy transition towards renewables, influence M&A decisions and strategies in Africa's oil & gas sector? What opportunities and challenges do these shifts present?
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What are the key regulatory and political factors that impact M&A activities in Africa's oil & gas sector? How can stakeholders navigate regulatory complexities and geopolitical risks to facilitate successful transactions?
Moderator
Managing Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Speakers
Manging Director, Energy & Natural Resources, Standard Charted Bank
Chief Financial Officer, Afentra
Senior Vice President and Head of Capital Mobilisation and Partnerships, African Finance Corporation
President and Chief Executive Officer, Africa Oil Corp
General Counsel, Maurel & Prom