The Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris will showcase Africa’s key upstream licensing opportunities, offering investors exclusive access to critical data and insights, alongside a comprehensive Licensing Rounds Report to guide strategic decision-making.
With a multitude of
licensing rounds set to unfold across the continent in 2025, now is the time for investors to rethink their strategies and seize the substantial opportunities in Africa’s rapidly evolving energy landscape.
From the established fields of North Africa’s Mediterranean basin, to West Africa’s prolific production hubs, to East Africa’s emerging frontiers, these licensing opportunities promise high returns for investors seeking new sources of energy and avenues for growth.
The push for regional energy development is stronger than ever, as the continent is primed to play a pivotal role in meeting rising demand while driving local economic growth.
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum, set to take place in Paris on May 13-14, 2025, serves as a premier platform for showcasing these diverse opportunities and facilitating upstream investment across the continent. The forum will offer investors exclusive access to high-quality technical data, regulatory insights and investment opportunities within Africa’s upstream sector. IAE 2025 provides an opportunity for direct engagement with African governments, national oil companies, energy regulators and international partners, enabling one-on-one discussions and tailored sessions to explore licensing opportunities across the continent.
As high-growth emerging markets increasingly compete for global capital, African countries are distinguishing themselves through competitive fiscal terms, streamlined licensing processes, and a commitment to transparency and investor engagement. Several African governments are partnering with seismic data providers like TGS and SLB to enhance access to high-quality datasets – including seismic surveys, production forecasts and field development plans – with frontier markets such as Liberia, Mauritania and Tanzania making strides in improving geological data transparency.
Africa’s licensing rounds are increasingly backed by robust geological surveys, making due diligence and strategic decision-making more efficient. Transparent processes, such as dedicated digital platforms for easy data access and open bidding rounds, have simplified market entry for both new and seasoned investors.
Regional stability, regulatory clarity and government commitment to long-term energy growth are also key factors enhancing the attractiveness of African licensing rounds. The introduction of oil and gas reforms in Nigeria, for instance, have significantly boosted investor confidence, while specific tax exemptions for marginal fields or new exploration zones make certain rounds even more compelling, offering investors an opportunity to maximize returns while minimizing risk. Africa’s diverse offerings – ranging from established hydrocarbon reserves in Angola’s offshore fields to untapped exploration zones in the East African Rift – provide investors with flexibility to diversify their portfolios across both mature and frontier areas.
To help investors navigate this dynamic landscape, IAE 2025 will highlight key licensing opportunities in Africa, offering detailed insights into each region’s hydrocarbon potential.
To further support this, the forum has compiled a Licensing Rounds Report, which outlines available opportunities, technical data and upcoming bid rounds across North, West, East and Central Africa.
This report provides investors with a valuable roadmap to make strategic, informed decisions and offers a preview of key content to be explored at the upcoming forum.
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The Ministry celebrated this milestone, stating that it represents a significant achievement in implementing the TAZAMA Open Access system.
This system fosters equitable and transparent access to pipeline infrastructure for multiple importers.
“We are encouraged by the high level of professionalism, coordination, and dedication demonstrated by all teams involved in this critical process,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry acknowledges the efforts of the Energy Regulation Board, TAZAMA Pipelines Limited, participating importers, and technical teams for their collaboration and commitment to ensuring the smooth execution of the Open Access Framework.
The Ministry remains committed to advancing strategic reforms that foster long-term improvements in the energy sector and contribute to the sustainable development of the nation.
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“We urge communities to play a role in safeguarding the infrastructure that delivers electricity to their homes and businesses,” says Monde Bala, Eskom’s Group Executive for Distribution in a statement issued on Wednesday, April 9,2025.
“Reliable electricity is essential for daily life, preserving food, cooking, heating, lighting, and enabling children to study after dark. Protecting this infrastructure is a shared responsibility,” Monde added.
Vandalism results in unplanned power outages, often leaving homes and businesses without electricity for extended periods.
The restoration process can be prolonged, particularly when essential infrastructure such as transformers or high-voltage breaker components is damaged, as these items can take weeks to replace.
Although Eskom has seen a reduction in these crimes due to increased collaboration with law enforcement agencies and improved security measures, the problem persists and remains unacceptable.
“We cannot continue to lose members of our communities to these preventable incidents,” concludes Bala.
“Everyone must remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and reject the notion that vandalism is an acceptable means of survival.”
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“I have documentation for this. We started this project around August 2023,” he said. When asked who supervises his work, Mr. Lartey replied, “We have the District Technical Officers, the District Managers, and the Regional Manager of the ECG, who are aware of this.”
At the second site, an undeveloped land located a few meters from a private residence, had 41 full drums of aluminum cables and five used cables, including bundles of angle iron bars, dumped in the bush.
The owner of the site or the individual who packed the cables there has yet to be identified.
Hashem Tanko Nuhu of the National Security disclosed they had been instructed to confiscate the items for further investigation.
“Our Regional National Security Coordinator will call our head office in Accra for further instructions. We will call ECG to the table. As of now, nobody has owned up to this. We’ve spoken to some residents here, but they seem not to know the actual owners of the items. We are yet to even establish who owns this parcel of land,” he added.
Regarding MBH Power, Mr. Nuhu says the responses offered by the supervisor are dissatisfactory, adding that “the problem we have is how those items got to a private residence.”
In the meantime, a reliable source at the ECG has confirmed that the company has a contractual relationship with MBH Power under the Loss Reduction Program.
The source, however, did not confirm the operational procedures with the storage of electrical supplies at a private residence.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com