The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 is set to become the continent’s premier event for energy industry leaders, with the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum prominently featured. The forum will present an array of investment opportunities across Africa’s oil, gas, mining, and renewable energy sectors, marking a pivotal moment for economic growth and energy development on the continent.
The event, slated to take place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025, will focus on addressing critical issues such as market stability, energy security, and the urgent need to eradicate energy poverty by 2030. AEW 2025 is positioning itself as the largest and most influential gathering of energy stakeholders on the continent, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and international investors to forge partnerships and secure deals that will reshape Africa’s energy landscape.
The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will provide a key platform for governments, energy magnates, and global investors to engage in five days of intense dialogue, project showcases, deal-signing, and strategic discussions. It will serve as a hub for the world’s largest economies to explore and commit to transformative energy projects in Africa.
“The African energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with immense untapped resources and a growing appetite for investment. This event will offer unprecedented opportunities for global investors to connect with Africa’s energy markets,” said the organizing committee.
Notably, Africa’s oil and gas sector is attracting significant attention, particularly in 2025. Major projects such as the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project in Senegal and Mauritania have already seen successful gas production. The first LNG shipment is expected in early 2025, with projections indicating the project will eventually produce 2.3 million tons of LNG annually, positioning West Africa as a key player in global energy markets.
In Mozambique, the government has partnered with global trading giant Mitsui & Co. and energy leader TotalEnergies to revive the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project. This initiative, along with the Area 4 LNG development, promises to unlock vast reserves of natural gas and further enhance Mozambique’s position as an energy powerhouse in East Africa.
Meanwhile, Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, valued at $5 billion, is steadily progressing. The pipeline, set to be completed in 2026, will transport an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil from Uganda to international markets, marking a significant milestone in East Africa’s oil export ambitions.
Tanzania is also poised to make strides in the energy sector, with a final investment decision (FID) expected for its LNG project this year. The development of Tanzania’s gas resources, estimated at 36 trillion cubic feet, underscores the growing importance of East Africa in the global energy supply chain.
Africa’s push to solidify its role as a global energy frontier will be evident in the upcoming oil and gas bid rounds in 2025. Libya plans to open bidding for 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks, aiming to boost its oil production to 2 million barrels per day within five years. Algeria and Mauritania will also host licensing rounds, offering exploration opportunities in both onshore and offshore blocks. Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency will launch a public tender for up to 10 offshore blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins, highlighting the continent’s abundant energy resources and vast potential.
AEW 2025 and the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum will serve as the driving force behind Africa’s energy transformation, with a central focus on investment, sustainability, and eradicating energy poverty. The event promises to be a crucial platform for signing deals, forging partnerships, and charting the course for Africa’s energy future, ensuring the continent meets its energy demands while contributing to global energy security.
As Africa’s energy sector continues to grow, AEW 2025 will be at the forefront of shaping the continent’s energy trajectory, enabling a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future for generations to come.