The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 forum will host a roundtable on 11 May in Paris where African national oil companies and international oil companies will discuss the terms of upstream partnerships, organiser Energy Capital & Power said.
Most large African upstream projects are joint ventures or production sharing agreements between the two groups, so their terms shape which projects reach development, the organiser said.
Why are African energy partnership terms changing?
The organiser pointed to Shell’s sale of its Nigerian onshore subsidiary to Renaissance, a consortium of African companies, for about $2.4bn in March 2025, with state-owned NNPC keeping its 55 per cent stake in the onshore joint venture. It also cited Libya’s National Oil Corporation, which awarded five blocks in February 2026 in its first licensing round since 2007 and has said results will shape terms in future rounds.
Lenders weigh state carry arrangements and cost recovery when assessing project cash flows, the organiser said. DNE Africa has reported on related upstream deals, including QatarEnergy’s move into a Namibian block.
What happens at the African energy forum?
The IAE 2027 forum runs from 11 to 13 May. African ministries, regulators and national oil companies will present acquisition and farm-in opportunities, followed by sessions on licensing rounds and frontier acreage.
FAQ
When is the Invest in African Energy forum?
It takes place in Paris from 11 to 13 May 2027, with the NOC-IOC roundtable on 11 May.
Who organises it?
Energy Capital & Power, an events and media company focused on African energy.
What deals does the organiser cite?
Shell’s sale of its Nigerian onshore unit to Renaissance and Libya’s 2026 licensing round.
