Africa Can Become World’s Most Important Energy Growth Region – ExxonMobil VP Claudia Napolitano

Africa has the resources and talent to become one of the world’s most important energy growth regions, ExxonMobil Vice President for Exploration Commercial Claudia Napolitano said.

Speaking during a Regional Strategic Outlook session on the first day of the three-day Africa Oil Week in Accra, Ghana, Napolitano highlighted major oil and gas projects across the continent.

She said current production provided a significant platform for future growth through the development of discovered resources in Nigeria, liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Mozambique and emerging exploration opportunities across the continent.

“As we look ahead, I’m optimistic Africa possesses the resources, the talent, the opportunity to become one of the world’s most important energy growth regions,” she said.

Napolitano said the path forward would require investment, innovation, collaboration and leadership.

“If we can bring all those elements together, we will not only unlock Africa’s energy potential but also create lasting economic prosperity and energy security for generations to come,” she added.