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As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, the conversation is shifting from simply building data centers to crea...
03/06/2026

As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, the conversation is shifting from simply building data centers to creating the right investment environment for them to thrive.

A new perspective emerging across the continent is the role of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in improving project bankability, attracting targeted investment and supporting the development of new digital infrastructure. By combining regulatory incentives, reliable power solutions and strategic planning, SEZs are becoming a key enabler of Africa’s next wave of data center growth.

As demand for AI, cloud computing and digital services continues to rise, the question is no longer whether Africa will build more data centers—but how it can create the conditions that make investment scalable and sustainable.

Read the full article to explore how SEZs are helping shape Africa’s digital infrastructure future: https://aecweek.com/news/sezs-enhance-data-center-bankability-africa-pursues-targeted-investment-new-builds

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/zee-reforcam-viabilidade-financeira-dos-centros-de-dados-medida-que-africa-prossegue-com-investimentos-direcionados-e-novas-construcoes

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/les-zes-renforcent-la-viabilite-financiere-des-centres-de-donnees-alors-que-lafrique-poursuit-ses-investissements-cibles-et-ses-nouveaux-projets-de-construction

The MSGBC region is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most exciting energy frontiers.As leading international oil comp...
03/06/2026

The MSGBC region is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most exciting energy frontiers.

As leading international oil companies deepen their presence across , , The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, the region is building strong momentum through new production, exports and continued exploration activity. From the startup of major gas projects to ongoing offshore developments, the basin is strengthening its position as a key driver of Africa’s energy growth and investment landscape.

The participation of major operators at reflects growing confidence in the region’s long-term potential and highlights the critical role the MSGBC basin is playing in advancing energy security, economic development and cross-border collaboration across West Africa.

As production scales and new opportunities emerge, will provide a platform for industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss the next phase of growth in one of Africa’s most dynamic energy markets.

Read the full article to discover how the MSGBC region is translating resource potential into production success. https://aecweek.com/news/leading-msgbc-iocs-join-aew-2026-production-momentum-continues-build

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/les-principales-societes-petrolieres-internationales-de-la-region-msgbc-participent-laew-2026-alors-que-la-dynamique-de-production-continue-de-saccelerer

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/principais-empresas-petroliferas-da-regiao-msgbc-participam-na-aew-2026-medida-que-o-ritmo-de-producao-continua-ganhar-impulso

Africa’s offshore energy sector is entering a period of significant growth — and FPSOs are at the center of the opportun...
03/06/2026

Africa’s offshore energy sector is entering a period of significant growth — and FPSOs are at the center of the opportunity.

SBM Offshore joins as a Silver Sponsor, the company brings decades of expertise in floating production solutions at a time when African countries are accelerating offshore oil and gas developments. With major projects advancing across key offshore basins, FPSOs continue to play a critical role in unlocking resources, supporting production growth and attracting investment across the continent.

SBM Offshore’s participation at highlights the importance of innovation, infrastructure and strategic partnerships in driving the next phase of Africa’s offshore energy expansion.

Read more about how FPSO development is helping shape Africa’s energy future: https://aecweek.com/news/sbm-offshore-confirmed-silver-sponsor-aew-2026-amid-africa-fpso-expansion-push

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/sbm-offshore-confirme-comme-sponsor-argent-de-lafrican-energy-week-2026-dans-un-contexte-dexpansion-des-fpso-en-afrique

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/sbm-offshore-confirmada-como-patrocinadora-prata-da-aew-2026-num-contexto-de-expansao-das-fpso-em-africa

Imperatus Energy joins as a Silver Sponsor, the company highlights the growing role of indigenous energy firms in stre...
03/06/2026

Imperatus Energy joins as a Silver Sponsor, the company highlights the growing role of indigenous energy firms in strengthening ’s energy value chain. Its participation reflects a commitment to expanding African energy trade, fostering strategic partnerships and supporting the development of reliable energy solutions across the continent.

continues to serve as the premier platform where African companies, investors and policymakers come together to advance projects, unlock investment opportunities and shape the future of the continent’s energy sector.

Discover how African-led companies are helping drive the next phase of energy growth and investment across the continent.

Read full article here: https://aecweek.com/news/imperatus-energy-takes-silver-sponsor-role-aew-2026-showcase-african-led-energy-growth

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/imperatus-energy-devient-sponsor-argent-de-laew-2026-pour-mettre-en-avant-la-croissance-du-secteur-energetique-sous-limpulsion-de-lafrique

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/imperatus-energy-assume-o-papel-de-patrocinador-prata-na-aew-2026-para-destacar-o-crescimento-setor-energetico-liderado-por-africanos

As petroleum reforms gain momentum and exploration activity accelerates, Minister Gwede Mantashe’s participation at un...
03/06/2026

As petroleum reforms gain momentum and exploration activity accelerates, Minister Gwede Mantashe’s participation at underscores the country’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of its hydrocarbon resources.

is positioning itself as a key frontier market for energy investment and exploration. They are pursuing one of the most significant upstream overhauls in its history, anchored by a new law that gives oil and gas their own regulatory regime for the first time.

At , industry leaders, investors and policymakers will hear firsthand how regulatory reforms, exploration opportunities and strategic resource development are shaping the future of ’s energy sector.

Read more and discover why is becoming one of Africa’s most closely watched energy markets: https://aecweek.com/news/gwede-mantashe-joins-aew-2026-south-africas-petroleum-reforms-open-orange-basin-drilling

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/gwede-mantashe-participera-laew-2026-alors-que-les-reformes-petrolieres-sud-africaines-ouvrent-le-bassin-de-lorange-au-forage

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/gwede-mantashe-participa-na-aew-2026-numa-altura-em-que-reformas-petroliferas-da-africa-sul-abrem-bacia-de-orange-perfuracao

As a Silver Sponsor of , APUS Energy is showcasing how strategic investment and high-impact exploration can unlock new ...
03/06/2026

As a Silver Sponsor of , APUS Energy is showcasing how strategic investment and high-impact exploration can unlock new opportunities across Africa's emerging energy markets. With operations offshore Guinea-Bissau, including the country's first deepwater drilling campaign and ongoing development of the Sinapa and Esperança licenses, the company is helping position one of West Africa's most promising frontier basins for long-term growth and investment.

At , APUS Energy will join industry leaders, investors and policymakers to discuss the next phase of Africa's energy development, highlighting the role of frontier exploration in driving economic transformation, energy security and new investment opportunities across the continent.

Read more here: https://aecweek.com/news/apus-energy-showcase-guinea-bissau-operations-silver-sponsor-aew-2026

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/apus-energy-presentera-ses-activites-en-guinee-bissau-en-tant-que-sponsor-argent-lafrican-energy-week-2026

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/apus-energy-apresentara-suas-operacoes-na-guine-bissau-como-patrocinadora-prata-na-aew-2026

Regulating the Power Behind AI: Why Africa’s Data Center Boom Depends on Energy Reform?As positions itself for rapid g...
03/06/2026

Regulating the Power Behind AI: Why Africa’s Data Center Boom Depends on Energy Reform?

As positions itself for rapid growth in , cloud computing and digital infrastructure, one challenge stands above the rest: power.

In an exclusive interview with CLG CEO and Managing Partner Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, she explores why the future of Africa’s data center sector hinges on reliable, affordable and scalable energy. From regulatory reform to power market modernization, the discussion highlights the critical steps needed to support the continent’s expanding digital economy.

As investment in data centers accelerates across , energy reform is no longer just an industry priority, it is a prerequisite for digital transformation.

Read the interview and discover why energy security will be the foundation of Africa’s AI and data center revolution.

Read more here: https://aecweek.com/news/regulating-power-behind-ai-africas-data-center-boom-depends-energy-reform

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/reglementer-la-puissance-derriere-lia-pourquoi-lessor-des-centres-de-donnees-en-afrique-depend-dune-reforme-energetique

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/regulamentar-energia-por-tras-da-ia-por-que-o-boom-dos-centros-de-dados-em-africa-depende-da-reforma-energetica

’s oil and gas producers are increasingly shaping the future of the country’s upstream sector, driving production growt...
02/06/2026

’s oil and gas producers are increasingly shaping the future of the country’s upstream sector, driving production growth, expanding asset portfolios and unlocking new investment opportunities across the value chain. As local operators take on a greater role in developing ’s resources, the country is entering a new phase of upstream expansion supported by stronger local participation and strategic investment.

At : Invest in African Energies, industry leaders, investors and policymakers will examine how indigenous producers are accelerating project development, strengthening energy security and contributing to Africa’s broader energy growth agenda.

Join the conversation in this October 12 - 16 and connect with the companies driving the next chapter of ’s energy story.

Read full article here: https://aecweek.com/news/nigerias-indigenous-producers-gain-ground-aew-2026-highlight-next-phase-upstream-expansion

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/les-producteurs-locaux-nigerians-gagnent-du-terrain-laew-2026-mettra-en-lumiere-la-prochaine-phase-dexpansion-en-amont

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/os-produtores-nacionais-da-nigeria-ganham-terreno-aew-2026-vai-destacar-proxima-fase-da-expansao-setor-de-exploracao

Natural gas is at the heart of ’s strategy to drive industrialization, expand energy access and attract long-term inves...
02/06/2026

Natural gas is at the heart of ’s strategy to drive industrialization, expand energy access and attract long-term investment.

At : Invest in African Energies, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, will showcase the country’s gas expansion agenda, highlighting major infrastructure projects, gas monetization opportunities and policies designed to strengthen ’s position as one of Africa’s leading gas investment destinations.

With over 200 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, growing capacity and significant investments in pipeline and processing infrastructure, is advancing a bold vision for gas-led economic growth and energy security.

Read full article here: https://aecweek.com/news/minister-ekperikpe-ekpo-brings-nigerias-gas-expansion-drive-aew-2026-stage

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/le-ministre-ekperikpe-ekpo-presente-la-strategie-dexpansion-gaziere-du-nigeria-lors-de-laew-2026

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/o-ministro-ekperikpe-ekpo-apresenta-estrategia-de-expansao-gas-da-nigeria-palco-da-aew-2026

Africa’s next wave of exploration success will be driven by data, technology and a deeper understanding of the continent...
02/06/2026

Africa’s next wave of exploration success will be driven by data, technology and a deeper understanding of the continent’s subsurface potential.

As a Silver Sponsor of , TGS brings decades of expertise in seismic data and geoscience intelligence to the continent’s premier energy event. With ambitious expansion plans across , the company is helping unlock new exploration opportunities, reduce project risk and support investment in frontier and mature basins alike.

At industry leaders will explore how advanced seismic technologies and data-driven exploration strategies are accelerating resource discovery and shaping Africa’s next generation of energy projects.

Read more here: https://aecweek.com/news/tgs-joins-aew-2026-silver-sponsor-amid-ambitious-african-seismic-expansion

Read French version here: https://aecweek.com/news/tgs-devient-sponsor-argent-de-laew-2026-dans-le-cadre-dune-ambitieuse-expansion-de-ses-activites-sismiques-en-afrique

Read Portuguese version here: https://aecweek.com/news/tgs-junta-se-aew-2026-como-patrocinadora-prata-ambito-de-uma-ambiciosa-expansao-sismica-em-africa

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