African Energy Week 2022 Drives the Energy Transition Discussion from Cape to Cairo

African Energy Week 2022 Drives the Energy Transition Discussion from Cape to Cairo

With the next COP27 set to be hosted in Africa and under a different scenario to previous editions – oil, gas and nuclear has returned to the scene as crucial for global energy security and for ensuring stable economic growth – a ministerial panel discussion during African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) 2022 emphasized the need for a unified message regarding the energy transition, one that will be taken from AEW in Cape Town to COP27 in Egypt.

Moderated by Mohamed Fouad, Founder and CEO, Egypt Oil&Gas, high-level speakers included H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbon, Equatorial Guinea; H.E. Sophie Gladima, Minister of Petroleum and Energies, Senegal; H.E Mahamane Sani Mahamadou, Minister, Ministry of Petroleum of Niger; NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber; and Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Minister, Ministry of Resources of Energy, Ghana.

Kicking off the session, H.E Tarek El-Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt delivered a keynote presentation, stating that, “This year, COP27 represents an opportunity to articulate Africa’s priorities to reducing emissions, accessing appropriate funding and addressing climate repercussions. We cannot deny that oil and gas represent an essential resource globally and will remain part of the energy mix for the long