2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

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: 

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?