Saudi Arabia to discuss Investment in Africa with large Energy Delegation including Ministry, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), ARAMCO to Africa Energy Week in Cape Town

Saudi Arabia to discuss Investment in Africa with large Energy Delegation including Ministry, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), ARAMCO to Africa Energy Week in Cape Town

With Africa seeking to maximize the exploitation of its entire resource base including oil, gas, coal and renewable energy for a secure and sustainable energy mix that will support the continent’s efforts to accelerate electrification and drive socioeconomic development, cooperation regarding knowledge sharing, skills development, project deployment and financing with global parties is vital. As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to advance cooperation between African energy policymakers, companies and investors with global industry stakeholders to fast-track the continent’s development of a sustainable energy mix.

In this respect, the AEC is proud to announce that a delegation from Saudi Arabia – one of the world's leading hydrocarbon producer and exporter – will be joining African and global energy industry players at the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector which will take place from October 18 – 21 in Cape Town. The delegation comprises Ministry of Energy representatives including Dr. Zaid Al Ghareeb, Director, Clean Hydrogen and Circular Carbon Economy; Dr. Gasem Fallatah, Deputy Director for Oil Sustainability Program; Muteb Faqehy, Advisor to the Ministry; Omar Asiri, Expert Engineer; Tariq Al Shammari, Director