Cape Town: The Secretary General of the International Energy Forum (IEF), Alshirawi, has confirmed his participation in the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, also known as Invest in African Energies. This event is the largest energy gathering in Africa and serves as a critical platform for discussions around the continent’s oil market trends, opportunities, and challenges.
According to African Press Organization, Alshirawi’s role in the event will leverage the IEF’s status as the world’s largest assembly of energy ministers, representing over 90% of global oil and gas supply. The IEF is dedicated to fostering dialogue on energy security, data transparency, and energy transition, bringing together global energy ministers and stakeholders to enhance global supply chains. The organization’s foundation over three decades ago established a neutral and inclusive platform to address supply chain challenges between producing and consuming countries. Alshirawi’s involvement at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is anticipated to further reinforce these discussions as Africa’s role in global energy markets continues to expand.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is the preferred venue for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and governments, becoming the go-to event for signing deals in African energy. The conference unites stakeholders from global and African energy communities to discuss strategies for boosting investment and development aimed at improving energy security. Africa, with its rich natural resources and untapped opportunities, is poised to take a more central position in global supply chains. Established markets like Angola, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, and Libya are actively increasing oil and gas production, exploring new frontiers, and pursuing additional production projects. Meanwhile, emerging markets such as Namibia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are advancing frontier exploration to establish themselves as future producers. Alongside advancements in clean energy developments—ranging from large-scale green hydrogen to integrated solar and wind projects—Africa presents significan
t opportunities across its energy sector and value chain.
Alshirawi’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is expected to bolster dialogue between African and global energy sectors. His presence will not only address challenges and opportunities in the global energy market but also encourage discussions on Africa’s unique strategy to scale up energy and promote its transition.
As Africa’s energy sector undergoes rapid growth, a unique opportunity has emerged for operators, financiers, and technology providers to tap into global demand and position the continent as a major supplier. Insights provided by the IEF have been instrumental in reducing investment risks in Africa and will continue to support developments as companies explore the full potential of the continent’s energy resources, as stated by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.