2024 Conference Agenda Sessions

PANEL DISCUSSION: Building the African operators of the future

Africa is seeing the rise of several new E&P companies that are set to become an integral part of its energy future in both established markets and new frontiers. Africa's independents landscape is diversifying with several countries now boasting their own local upstream operators while the continent keep attracting international independents. In this exclusive session, we gather E&P operators to talk about their needs, strategies and growth ambitions in the coming decade. 

Key areas of discussion:  

• What strategies have been most effective for independent E&P companies to enter the market and expand their operations, and what are the key challenges they face in doing so? 

• How can indigenous African E&P companies enhance their technological capabilities and expertise to compete with established international players, and what role do partnerships and collaborations play in achieving this? 

• What are the main barriers local and international independents encounter in accessing financing and investment, and what initiatives or mechanisms can be put in place to support their growth and sustainability 

• How can governments in Africa create an enabling environment and provide adequate support for the growth of medium-sized operators, including regulatory frameworks, local content policies, and fiscal incentives? 

PANEL DISCUSSION: Managing Emissions: Towards an African pathway?

African governments and regulators concur that the continent must reduce the emissions from its oil & gas sector to remain competitive in today‘s world. But with Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF) deemed expensive and still at its pilot stage, what options and avenues can African stakeholders explore to benefit from emerging technology trends and decarbonise the value-chain? We gather solutions and services providers to discuss investment and technology opportunities around methane monitoring and management, carbon emissions reduction, and air emissions mitigation. We also bring together upstream regulators, government officials, operators, and service providers to discuss carbon management and cost reduction strategies.

Key areas of discussion: 

• What are the most effective strategies for reducing emissions across the oil and gas value chain in Africa, from exploration and production to transportation and refining?

• How can technological advancements such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), methane detection technologies, and energy efficiency innovations contribute to reducing emissions in the African oil and gas sector? What are the barriers to adopting these technologies in the region?

• How do existing and emerging policy and regulatory frameworks in African countries address emissions management in the oil and gas sector? What are the opportunities for harmonizing these frameworks regionally to achieve emission reduction targets?

• How can collaboration among stakeholders—including governments, industry players, and local communities—enhance efforts to manage emissions in the African oil and gas value chain? What role do partnerships and knowledge-sharing initiatives play in promoting best practices?