Ghana: Africa Oil Week 2025 Launched In Accra (Photos)

14th November 2024

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The Republic of Ghana, which is now going to be the permanent place for the hosting of Africa Oil Week (AOW) from September 2025, officially launched Africa Oil Week 2025 on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the plush Kempinski Hotel in Accra, capital of Ghana.

AOW had been hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, for the past 30 years by the Hyve Group.

However, the new owner – Sankofa Events – last month announced its decision to relocate the event to Accra permanently.

AOW attracts about 1600 delegates from the oil and gas industry across the world.

Next year AOW will be held at the plush Kempinski Hotel in Accra from September 15-19.

The event will be hosted, in partnership with Africa Prosperity Network (APN).

The press launch was attended by the Minister of State at the Energy Ministry, Herbert Krapa; Chief Executive Officer of Petroleum Commission Ghana, Egbert Faibille Jnr; Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Kofi Mocumbi Tagoe; Dr Kwame Baah- Nuakoh, General Manager for Sustainability and Stakeholder Relation at the GNPC; Mr. Gabby Asare Ochere -Darko, Executive Chairman Africa Prosperity Network (APN); David Ampofo, Chief Executive Officer Ghana Upstream Petroleum Chamber; Director of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair; Chief Executive Officer Pecan Energies, Kadijah Amoah and some players in the energy sector.

Commenting, Mr. Herbert Krapa said: “We’re fully committed to ensuring that all ministries, national oil companies, and regulators across Africa are represented at the 2025 Africa Oil Week Summit in Accra. Our goal is to make it the premier energy dialogue on the continent, setting the stage for transformative discussions and partnerships that will propel Africa’s energy future.”

Mr. Egbert Faibille Jnr., CEO of the Petroleum Commission, also contributed by stating, “The arrival of Africa Oil Week in Ghana is a landmark occasion for the continent, aligning perfectly with our vision at the Petroleum Commission to strengthen Ghana’s upstream potential and develop new frameworks that will make the national upstream more competitive.

“We will also be working with our counterparts to ensure all regional regulators are present to ensure AOW maintains a Pan African focus. We thank Sankofa Events and Paul Sinclair for partnering with the Government of Ghana to make this possible.”

A spokesperson for APN underscored the significance of this partnership, saying, “Hosting a world-class event like AOW in Accra is a proud moment for Ghana and Africa’s oil and gas sector. Over five days, the global energy community will focus on Accra, exploring new projects, frontier markets, and deal-making opportunities within the African upstream. This is Ghana’s opportunity to shine and showcase Africa’s vast energy potential.”