Nick de Blocq
CEO Kinetiko Energy
Nick de Blocq is an oilfield engineer and currently the CEO of Kinetiko Energy, an ASX listed company with onshore gas assets in South Africa. Kinetiko is the owner of the Rights Holder in SA, Afro Energy, which has over 6000 km2 under exploration rights and application. Afro Energy has a certified gas resource of 6 TCF 2C and 5.8 TCF 2U.
Nick has over 36 years of global upstream experience across 70 countries in varying levels of management, mostly with Schlumberger. From field engineering roles to location and multi-country management, he has performed as a Sub-Saharan Geomarket BDM, Africa VP for an American corporate, he has consulted into the industry, helped to grow a local services company in the Mauretania-Senegal area and briefly ran an Environmental Services company in Mozambique before being asked to join Kinetiko.
He has served on the SA National Ports Authority Oil and Gas Committee and has strong relationships in the offices of the Petroleum Regulator and DMRE due to his unwavering focus on compliance and safety.
Nick has spoken at various industry conferences and chaired sessions across the continent of Africa over the last three decades.
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:
• 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?
• 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?
• 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?
• 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 15:00 - 15:45 Upstream Stage
Exploration & Production
Key areas of discussion:
• 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?
• 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?
• 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?
• 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?
Upstream Stage Africa/Johannesburg
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