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AEC says it signed deals worth $2.5bn to develop Africa’s energy

by Matthew Atungwu February 2, 2023
written by Matthew Atungwu February 2, 2023

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, AEC NJ Ayuk, has disclosed that the AEC facilitated the signing of oil and gas deals worth $2.5 billion in 2022.

Speaking at the just-concluded AEW in London, Ayuk said that the deals involving many investors, governments and financiers were sealed at the African Energy Week, AEW, adding that many other deals would be sealed in 2023.

He also unfolded plans to explore upstream and other opportunities in Nigeria and other African oil and gas-producing nations this year.

He said: “Following a successful 2022 edition where $2.5 billion worth of deals to enhance Africa’s energy landscape were signed, AEW 2023 will be bigger and better. We will have a massive Upstream Conference to discuss new exploration and discoveries in Namibia, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique and the Maghreb countries while creating opportunities for other forms of energy like hydrogen, nuclear and new renewables, as the continent seeks to maximize its energy mix and developments to achieve a just transition.

He explained that while the energy crisis across Europe is threatening jobs and economic developments – and energy poverty in Africa, especially in South Africa where blackouts have become the norm and the downfall of Africa’s manufacturing powerhouse, disrupting the continent’s socioeconomic developments – now more than ever is the time for UK investors and energy companies to maximize energy partnerships with Africa.

“The Chamber believes that now is the time to optimize and ensure the sustainable development and exploitation of Africa’s oil and gas resources,” he said. “The Chamber is committed to continuing its partnership with African policymakers and UK investors and partners to create an enabling environment and facilitate Africa’s energy sector expansion.

Speaking further, he said “We at the AEC will oppose any proposals to silence the voice of those who believe in free markets, limited government, and our right to drill for natural gas while rapidly developing renewables.”

He maintained that Investing in African Energy and driving free enterprise is not something the AEC can do alone but with the help of everyone who believes in the free enterprise values of individual initiative, hard work and freedom of choice to stand with the company.

“We need you to spread the word in your communities and remind people that free enterprise and oil and gas — even with their flaws — have done more to improve our condition than any other economic and energy system,”he said.
“The AEC will continue to campaign for increased investments and private sector participation and drive market liberalization of Africa’s energy sector by hosting many Invest in African Energy dialogues and deal signings with UK and African policymakers, private sector partners, energy stakeholders and investors”.

Story was adapted from Vanguard.

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