LAGOS – Africa Oil Week (AOW), has announced collaboration with the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) and the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE) to develop an unparalleled program spotlighting Nigeria’s thriving upstream sector at AOW 2025 in Accra, Ghana.
This strategic alliance marks a new era for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, reinforcing the progress made by the government, NNPC and NUPRC in driving investment, competitiveness, and operational efficiency, a statement said.
With the Nigerian upstream witnessing renewed momentum, the anticipation surrounding the country’s growing presence at AOW 2025 is at an all-time high.
The AOW 2025 is set to be the most significant edition yet. International investors and energy stakeholders are flocking to Accra to explore opportunities across the Transform Margin, fuelled by Côte d’Ivoire’s massive discoveries and Ghana’s new government reinvigorating its commitment to fostering a competitive regulatory environment.
The spotlight will be on the transform margin from a West Africa perspective as the industry attends to look at new licence opportunities in Nigeria’s marginal fields, Ghana’s prolific Tano, Keta, and Voltaian Basins and the true potential of the San Pedro basin further west.
NAPE has always regarded AOW as a cornerstone event for Africa’s upstream community.
“With AOW hosted in Accra, a short flight from Nigeria, the unprecedented level of interest from Nigerian stakeholders is a clear indicator that this year’s event will be transformative for our industry”, said NAPE President Mr. Johnbosco Uche, FNAPE.
At AOW 2025, Nigeria’s public and private sectors will present a dynamic outlook that highlights the geology behind some of Nigeria’s major M&A opportunities.
As Africa takes charge of its energy destiny and pushes for upstream growth, AOW and NAPE continues to be the platform where deals are forged, and industry players shape the future.
Paul Sinclair, Vice President of Energy for AOW, underscored the significance of this new alliance, “This partnership marks a milestone for the region as AOW refocuses on the exploration and production phase of the oil and gas sector. With Nigeria and Ghana ramping up production, the need for capital investment and deal-making is more crucial than ever. AOW is working tirelessly with operators and financiers to ensure the 2025 edition generates tangible outcomes and delivers new deals that will shape the industry’s future.
“As an all-African partnership between NAPE and AOW, we want to ensure we drive our hydrocarbon sector and ensure Africa and our continent benefits from it vast natural resource potential”
As one of Africa’s largest communities of upstream professionals, NAPE is at the forefront of exploration, screening new ventures and uncovering world-class geological plays.
Johnbosco Uche emphasised, “We are not only boosting production but also unveiling new geological frontiers that will redefine global perspectives on the Niger Delta”.
At AOW 2025, we will showcase some of Nigeria’s most exciting geological discoveries and exploration opportunities.”
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