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Ya Biladi
16-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco's ONHYM to take part in U.S.-Africa Energy Forum
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) will present Morocco's growing energy and mining ambitions to U.S. investors at the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025 in Houston. Nawfal Drari, ONHYM's Director of Project Finance, will speak at the Forum, which will take place from August 6 to 7, 2025, in Texas. Drari will join global stakeholders in Houston to discuss financing, infrastructure, and cross-border cooperation, underscoring Morocco's expanding role as an energy and mining hub. His participation follows the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding for the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline with Nigeria's NNPC and Togo's SOTOCO, marking a key step in regional energy integration. The 5,600-kilometer pipeline is set to connect 13 West African countries and supply gas to Europe via Morocco. Morocco is also advancing structural reforms, including the transformation of ONHYM into a joint-stock company to improve governance, transparency, and its appeal to foreign investors. The country is actively promoting opportunities in critical minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements, as well as green hydrogen, with more than 520 GW of renewable energy potential identified.
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EnerGeo Alliance Joins Upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Boost Upstream Investment Across Africa
The upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) in Houston is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the EnerGeo Alliance, a global trade association for the geoscience and exploration industries. This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing collaborative energy development between the U.S. and Africa, and in strengthening stakeholder engagement within the natural gas and geoscience sectors. Under the partnership, EnerGeo Alliance will support USAEF's mission by facilitating direct introductions between EnerGeo's member organizations and USAEF, enabling targeted sponsorship opportunities and fostering deeper industry participation in USAEF's programming and events. With members active in more than 50 countries – including key African markets such as Namibia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and South Africa – EnerGeo Alliance plays a vital role in supporting upstream energy development through advanced geoscience, seismic surveying and data-driven exploration. The partnership with USAEF strengthens the shared mission to connect U.S. and African stakeholders, facilitate energy investment and promote natural gas as a reliable, lower-carbon transition fuel. 'This partnership reflects our commitment to strengthening collaboration between the geoscience community and energy stakeholders across Africa,' said Nikki Martin, President&CEO of EnerGeo Alliance. 'With our members actively engaged in key markets across the continent, we see this as an opportunity to elevate upstream dialogue, support data-driven exploration, and help shape pragmatic solutions to Africa's energy needs.' EnerGeo Alliance has been especially active in advocating for natural gas as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to meet growing power demand across Africa. In a recent policy brief, the organization spotlighted South Africa's natural gas prospects and emphasized the role of upstream data in de-risking exploration and reducing environmental impacts. Their work complements USAEF's goal of catalyzing partnerships that accelerate infrastructure growth and increase access to reliable energy across the continent. The partnership is expected to play a pivotal role in USAEF 2025, where EnerGeo Alliance will engage with delegates to spotlight the role of geoscience in upstream investment and showcase how seismic technologies can reduce risk and improve environmental outcomes in natural gas development. By aligning their networks and resources, USAEF and EnerGeo Alliance aim to create new pathways for investment, knowledge exchange and industry growth on both sides of the Atlantic. 'Partnering with EnerGeo Alliance allows USAEF to bridge U.S. technology and expertise with African energy ambitions in a meaningful way. We're not only expanding access to strategic geoscience players, but also enhancing opportunities for investment, sponsorship and long-term collaboration in Africa's gas and energy value chains,' said James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital&Power. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Spotlight African Energy Opportunities, U.S.-Africa Collaboration
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) returns to Houston with a bold agenda focused on catalyzing American investment and innovation across Africa's most dynamic energy markets. Designed as a high-impact platform for government and private sector dialogue, USAEF brings together African energy stakeholders and leading U.S. companies to accelerate project development, capital deployment and technology transfer across the continent. The forum is set to open with a High-Level U.S.-Africa Energy Dialogue, bringing together senior policymakers, energy ministers and private sector leaders to set the tone for deeper cooperation and alignment on mutual priorities. This flagship session will be followed by a forward-looking panel discussion on Private Equity Driving a New Wave of African Business, exploring how U.S.-based investment firms are shaping Africa's next chapter of energy growth. The agenda will also spotlight frontier opportunities; overlooked plays across the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa; and bold strategies to grow the U.S. footprint in Africa's critical minerals and energy assets. Libya, the Republic of Congo, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will take center stage during a series of Country-Focused Sessions highlighting strategic priorities, reform agendas and concrete investment opportunities. African governments and national oil companies will present their latest projects and policy frameworks, while American firms such as Chevron, ExxonMobil, SLB and ConocoPhillips will explore avenues to deepen partnerships in established markets like Nigeria and Libya, and tap into emerging opportunities in the Republic of Congo and the DRC. With major reforms and investment drives underway, these markets are fast becoming focal points for American engagement. Libya, North Africa's powerhouse, has launched a 22-block licensing round as it works to revitalize its upstream sector and reach a production target of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd), alongside multi-billion-dollar gas monetization and export projects. The Republic of Congo is aiming to scale production to 500,000 bpd, while advancing gas monetization under a new Gas Master Plan that invites international collaboration. In the DRC, reforms to the hydrocarbons code and a potential minerals-for-security agreement with the U.S. signal new entry points for American firms. Nigeria continues to stand out as a top-tier investment destination, targeting $10 billion in deepwater gas projects through new tax incentives and a planned auction of undeveloped blocks to boost exploration and production. With participation from key industry players and high-level delegations, USAEF affirms a shared commitment by African stakeholders to attract American capital and technology to bolster their respective energy markets. U.S. companies, in turn, are ready to expand their footprint, forge new alliances and unlock the full potential of Africa's energy future. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
24-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Moore Global Partners with U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) to Advance Critical Minerals Investment in Africa
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Moore Global, a leading global accounting, audit and advisory network, to drive investment and collaboration in Africa's energy sector, with a focus on critical minerals. This partnership underscores the growing significance of Africa's mineral resources in supporting global energy transitions and securing supply chains for key industries, including oil and gas, renewables and battery technologies. Moore Global brings decades of expertise in financial advisory, investment facilitation and strategic consulting across key markets, including Africa. With a strong presence in the region, the firm has played a pivotal role in guiding energy and natural resource investments, helping stakeholders navigate regulatory environments and optimizing project financing. Given Africa's vast reserves of critical minerals essential for clean energy and industrial applications – estimated to hold approximately 30% of the world's proven volumes – Moore Global's involvement in USAEF will enhance discussions on sustainable extraction, value chain development and the continent's positioning in global markets. As part of the forum, Moore Global will lead a dedicated private equity session on financing African energy projects, featuring in-depth discussions on deal structuring, risk mitigation and capital deployment. As a premier platform for U.S.-Africa energy cooperation, USAEF brings together investors, policymakers and industry leaders to catalyze deals and partnerships across the energy value chain. Through this collaboration, Moore Global will provide thought leadership, financial expertise and strategic insights – reinforcing USAEF's mission to accelerate investment in Africa's oil, gas and critical minerals sectors. With energy security and resource independence high on the global agenda, the partnership aims to shape impactful investment strategies and policy frameworks that support Africa's long-term growth. 'We are delighted to be a key part of this forum. Our global expertise, coupled with our sector knowledge and global relationships, means we can add real value to these conversations and ongoing energy projects. Moore has a wealth of knowledge and insight to share, and I look forward to working closely with all of those involved,' said Candice Czeremuskin, Moore Global Leader, Private Equity. 'Moore Global's partnership with USAEF marks a crucial step in advancing Africa's energy and critical minerals sectors. With their deep understanding of financial structures and investment landscapes, they bring valuable expertise that will help bridge the gap between African resource holders and global capital markets. We look forward to working together to drive meaningful engagement and sustainable investment in Africa's future,' said James Chester, CEO, Energy Capital&Power. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
01-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) Partners with Welligence to Empower United States (U.S.) Investors in Africa's Energy Landscape
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Welligence, a leading provider of energy research and advisory services, to connect U.S. investors with Africa's most promising energy opportunities. As a trusted advisor with deep expertise in African energy markets, Welligence brings its extensive knowledge of the continent's oil, gas and LNG sectors to support U.S. companies in navigating Africa's evolving energy landscape. The partnership reinforces USAEF's mission to facilitate high-value engagements between American stakeholders and African energy leaders, while also cementing its position as a data-driven event. Welligence has a strong presence in Africa, providing critical insights and data on oil and gas reserves and infrastructure developments across key African markets. Their research and advisory work have supported numerous energy projects, helping investors assess risk, identify opportunities and optimize investment strategies. With a focus on providing accurate and actionable intelligence, Welligence's partnership with USAEF will ensure U.S. investors have the information and connections they need to make informed decisions about Africa's dynamic energy sector. Data-driven exploration has become a central element in Africa's energy transformation. By using advanced seismic data, exploration techniques and predictive modeling, Africa's leading exploration markets are enhancing their ability to identify untapped reserves and yield new discoveries. In 2025, Angola is launching a limited public tender featuring 10 offshore blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins, with the National Agency for Oil, Gas&Biofuels committed to strengthening sub-surface data across both mature and frontier fields through additional 2D and 3D seismic data. Serving as Africa's largest crude oil producer, Libya recently launched its 2025 bid round covering 22 on- and offshore concessions across the Murzuq and Ghadames basins. The Republic of Congo is similarly expanding its licensing opportunities with promising exploration areas in its coastal basin. These licensing rounds and more will be a core feature of USAEF, which will showcase the latest data-driven exploration developments and foster strategic partnerships in Africa's growing energy sector. In its 2024 exploration roundup, Welligence highlighted several key upstream developments in sub-Saharan Africa, including Namibia's Mopane discovery, the largest of the year, which requires further appraisal drilling to refine its liquid-to-gas split. Other notable discoveries include the Calao discovery in Ivory Coast – estimated at around 500 million barrels of oil equivalent – and Enigma and Mangetti in Namibia, both of which are under 500 million barrels and require further appraisal drilling. According to Welligence, additional developments to watch include TotalEnergies' Niamou Marine-1 exploration well offshore Congo, ExxonMobil's Arcturus wildcat in the deepwater Namibe Basin in Angola, and Apus Energy's Atum prospect in deepwater Guinea-Bissau. USAEF serves as the leading platform for driving U.S.-Africa energy investment, connecting American investors with high-growth opportunities across the continent. Through this collaboration, USAEF and Welligence will provide unparalleled access to critical energy projects, from oil and gas exploration to large-scale renewable initiatives. As global energy strategies evolve, Welligence's expertise will be key in guiding U.S. companies toward impactful, profitable projects within Africa's dynamic energy landscape. 'Welligence's extensive knowledge of Africa's energy markets and its role in providing strategic insights aligns perfectly with USAEF's goal to bridge the gap between U.S. investors and Africa's growing energy opportunities,' said James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital&Power. 'This partnership ensures that American stakeholders are well-positioned to tap into Africa's energy potential and contribute to the continent's ongoing energy transformation.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power. The U.S. Africa forum, taking place in Houston on 6-7 August, will gather investors, government representatives and project developers to facilitate dialogue, exchange of information and closer contacts. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact sales@ Join us in Houston this August to connect with the leaders shaping Africa's energy landscape and experience the momentum that drives ECP's events worldwide.
