African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 has opened in Cape Town, bringing together industry experts and officials to discuss the continent’s energy future, with a focus on oil and gas investment.
The conference, which runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, will feature sessions exploring ways to raise capital, expand processing capacities, and integrate natural gas into regional energy strategies. Specialised forums on investment, energy security, and cross-border cooperation were also held on the eve of the main event. TV BRICS is an international information partner of the conference.
According to OPEC’s World Oil Outlook 2025, Africa’s oil consumption is projected to grow from 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, driven by rapid urbanisation and industrialisation.
Experts believe that cumulative investment in African oil and gas projects could reach $1.4 trillion by mid-century. The continent is on track to triple its domestic crude consumption by 2050, with expansions in refining capacity and strengthened cross-border synergies boosting continental trade.
“Rising demand and anticipated production growth in Africa’s oil and gas sector are expected to unlock a wealth of opportunities for countries continent-wide. […] African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 offers a strategic platform to discuss Africa’s emerging hydrocarbon suppliers,” stated Tomas Gerbasio, Vice President of Commercial and Strategic Engagement at the African Energy Chamber.
The main highlight of the African Energy Week will be the OPEC–Africa Roundtable, which will examine Africa’s role in global markets and its contribution to balanced energy transitions.
