Nick Mitchell
Chief Operating Officer Renergen
Nick Mitchell is Chief Operating Officer at Renergen, which owns the country’s first and only Onshore Petroleum Production Right awarded to its subsidiary Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd.
Having focused on the Energy sector since 2013, he has jointly led development the Virginia Gas Project from a green field, stranded gas asset, into a world-class operating and producing natural gas field. The project involved the complete integration across the upstream exploration, mid-stream processing and downstream distribution, setting new benchmarks for energy diversification and sustainability.
His oversight includes achieving strategic milestones such as producing the first commercial domestic LNG in South Africa. He provides strategic leadership, and direction to the team and does this in leadership style that fosters a culture of creativity, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork. Has served as Chairman of the Onshore Petroleum Association of South Africa (ONPASA) since 2017 and was appointed as a Trustee to the Upstream Training Trust (UTT) in 2020 and represented the UTT in a temporary Chairman role too.
2024 Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring and Producing Gas: Economics of Developing Africa‘s Gas Sector
Long considered a by-product of oil production, natural gas is becoming a prized commodity across Africa. However, and while monetising gas has become an integral part of Africa‘s energy ambitions, the economics of gas make projects a lot more complex to finance and execute. To unpack the dynamics of Africa‘s gas sector, we bring together the leading gas explorers, producers, and asset developers on the continent.
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the critical infrastructure needs for developing natural gas resources in Africa, and how can regional cooperation enhance infrastructure development to improve market access and export opportunities?
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How can natural gas exploration and production in Africa be conducted sustainably, considering environmental impacts and community interests? What strategies can companies adopt to gain and maintain social license to operate?
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What role does technological innovation play in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries leverage technological advancements to optimize resource extraction?
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With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, what are the implications for natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries position themselves to navigate these market dynamics and maximize the value of their natural gas resources?
Wednesday 09 October 15:30 - 16:15 Upstream Stage
Exploration & Production
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the critical infrastructure needs for developing natural gas resources in Africa, and how can regional cooperation enhance infrastructure development to improve market access and export opportunities?
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How can natural gas exploration and production in Africa be conducted sustainably, considering environmental impacts and community interests? What strategies can companies adopt to gain and maintain social license to operate?
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What role does technological innovation play in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries leverage technological advancements to optimize resource extraction?
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With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, what are the implications for natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries position themselves to navigate these market dynamics and maximize the value of their natural gas resources?
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