The upcoming G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) will serve as a major platform for discussing energy policy recommendations, sustainable investments, and growth opportunities across the continent. This landmark event will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to examine how African energy development can drive long-term industrial growth and energy security.
Forum to Address Policy Recommendations for Africa’s Oil and Gas Growth
The African Energy Chamber’s 2025 G20 Forum will feature a dynamic panel exploring Africa’s exploration and production landscape. Discussions will focus on proven and prospective oil and gas reserves, evolving regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure development. The session aims to highlight policy recommendations for Africa that can help nations strengthen their energy value chains and achieve industrialization through hydrocarbons.
With the continent’s oil production projected to rise from 11.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025 to 13.6 MMboe/d by 2030, the forum comes at a crucial time. The upward trend in oil and gas output represents a key opportunity to build stronger supply networks and enhance supply chain management within Africa’s energy ecosystem.
Strengthening Africa’s Energy Value Chain
As new upstream projects unfold, African nations are increasing investments in downstream infrastructure — including refineries and pipelines — to retain more value domestically. The operational launch of Nigeria’s 650,000 bpd Dangote refinery marked a new chapter for African energy development, with other facilities in Angola, Ghana, and Egypt set to expand capacity.
Ongoing projects such as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline are also reshaping regional energy trade and boosting intercontinental fuel security. Collectively, these projects reflect Africa’s focus on energy policy recommendations that promote localized production and industrial competitiveness.
Investment Priorities and Supply Chain Challenges
Despite these achievements, Africa’s refined product import demand is expected to rise from 2 MMboe/d in 2025 to 3.4 MMboe/d by 2050. To meet this demand, the AEC’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook indicates that the continent will need over $20 billion in new infrastructure investments. These funds would support ports, import terminals, pipelines, and energy storage — all vital to strengthening supply chain management.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, stated:
“Africa’s energy transformation depends on how well we move from exporting raw resources to building integrated value chains that create jobs and growth at home. The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum is about reshaping our approach so every barrel and molecule of gas delivers value for Africans first.”
The event will also assess regulatory improvements, fiscal reforms, and financing models that can make African energy projects more bankable and sustainable. Attendees will discuss how better energy policy recommendations can support regional trade, economic diversification, and resilience across energy markets.
Building a Sustainable Future Through Collaboration
With proven oil reserves of 125 billion barrels and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas, Africa holds vast untapped potential. The forum’s focus on policy recommendations for Africa and effective supply chain management underscores the importance of coordinated strategies to maximize value creation across the continent.
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This story was first reported by APO Group on behalf of the African Energy Chamber. Read the full article here.
