Cape Town: International Energy Forum (IEF) Secretary General Alshirawi is set to join the African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, participating as a speaker at the Invest in African Energies conference. As the world’s largest gathering of energy ministers, the IEF represents over 90% of global oil and gas supply, positioning Alshirawi to lead discussions on Africa’s oil market, addressing trends, opportunities, and challenges.
According to African Press Organization, the IEF is the global hub for energy dialogue, focusing on energy security, data transparency, and energy transition. It unites global energy ministers and stakeholders to enhance global supply chains. Founded over 30 years ago, the organization facilitates discussions between producing and consuming countries through a neutral and inclusive platform, addressing supply chain challenges. Alshirawi’s presence at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, Africa’s largest energy event, is anticipated to strengthen these discussions as Africa’s role in the global energy market grows.
AEW: Invest in African Energies is an essential platform for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government officials, emerging as the official venue for signing deals in African energy. For more details about this event, visit www.AECWeek.com.
The event brings together stakeholders from global and African energy sectors to discuss strategies for accelerating investment and development to enhance energy security. Africa, rich in natural resources, holds significant untapped opportunities, positioning itself to play a central role in global supply chains. Established markets like Angola, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, and Libya are boosting oil and gas production, exploring new frontiers and projects. Emerging markets such as Namibia, Uganda, Ivory Coast, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are driving frontier exploration to establish themselves as future producers. Alongside advancements in clean energy, including large-scale green hydrogen and integrated solar and wind, Africa presents opportunities across the energy sector and value chain.
Alshirawi’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 will enhance Africa-global dialogue, addressing global energy market challenges and opportunities, and fostering discussions on Africa’s strategy to scale-up energy and advance its transition.
As Africa’s energy sector grows rapidly, a unique opportunity arises for operators, financiers, and technology providers to meet global demand and position the continent as a significant supplier. Insights from the IEF have been crucial in de-risking investments in Africa and will continue to support developments as companies unlock the continent’s energy potential, says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber.