Libya’s Energy Future: Industry and Political risk outlook was launched at a Chatham House seminar in London on 20 July.
Based on African Energy’s unparalleled track record in following Libya’s energy story and careful, originally sourced reporting from Libya and global markets, this updated and enlarged special report analyses the major issues and the financial and political trends influencing development of Libya's energy industries. Read more
AfricaHardball is an executive dialogue that brings together policy-makers, industry leaders and analysts to discuss the key political issues affecting the African energy industry in frank and open terms.
The last AfricaHardball roundtable was held on 29 June, prior to the start of EnergyNet Ltd’s annual Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in Basel. Read more
A detailed guide to electrification in Africa
A 400-page study published in Paris by Karthala, L’Electricité au Coeur des Défis Africains (available in French only) includes an overview of the continental electricity supply industry and examples of generation, transmission and distribution projects. A chapter on decentralised rural electrification is followed by another on the establishment of decentralised services companies.
The book draws on articles and materials from a number of experts and sources, including African Energy.
Order a copy now, priced €36 / £30 plus postage and packing. Email: nick@africa-energy.com
Offshore West Africa, the region’s premier technical forum focused exclusively on West Africa’s offshore oil and gas industry will return to Abuja, Nigeria on 24-26 January 2012. Combining both a high-quality conference and rich exhibition of services and equipment, Offshore West Africa 2012 will showcase the most innovative technologies and ground-breaking solutions within the deepwater exploration and production industry.
Now in its 16th year, Offshore West Africa has now released the 2012 Pre Show Guide, including a 40% saving if you register for the Individual Full Conference before 14th January 2012. Register now at www.offshorewestafrica.com
30-31 January: East Mediterranean and North Africa Energy (MENA), London
A major annual international conference. What are the implications of changes within the Arab world for the future of global energy supplies? Established political dynamics are changing and rebalancing at a domestic, regional and international level. How will the relationships between all those involved in the energy sector - governments, national oil companies, international oil companies and service companies - change as a result of the recent developments in the region? Keynote speakers: HE Adnan al-Janabi MP, Chairman of Oil & Energy Committee, Iraqi Parliament, HE Ali I Al-Naimi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HE Dr Nabil Elaraby, Secretary General, League of Arab States, HE Abdalla El-Badri, Secretary General, OPEC, Charles Hendry MP, Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change, UK, HE Youcef Yousfi, Minister of Energy and Mines, Algeria Register by 30 November for the early booking rate. For further event details please visit: http://www.chathamhouse.org/mena2012?campaign=cbi
30-31 January: Utilities, Smart Metering and Grids Africa 2012, Cape Town
The Utilities, Smart Metering & Grids Africa Summit 2012 (Cape Town, January 30th & 31st) will bring together utilities from across the breadth of Africa for a two-day Conference, Exhibition and Networking Event. The multi-streamed conference will be looking at the latest developments and challenges facing Africa's utilities, and will be examining the impact that smart energy will play in developing and improving Africa's energy markets. The technology exhibition running parallel to the conference will be showcasing the latest technologies in smart metering, grids and the smart home. For full details please visit www.africautilitiessummit2012.com. For further information please contact James Scott on + 44 (0) 20 7127 4519 or email james.scott@oliverkinross.com
FEBRUARY
6-7 February 2012: E & P Information and Data Management, London
Managing upstream E&P data is a common difficulty facing both large and small E&P companies alike, and drawing upon extensive industry knowledge this long standing conference will seek to explore how effective E&P data management programs can simultaneously support both day to day operations and the bottom line. For more information please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012eandp19.asp
21-23 February: Africa Energy Indaba, Johannesburg
The Africa Energy Indaba 2012 will be held from 21-23 February 2012 at the Sandown Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference continues to grow and has become the foremost forum for debating and exhanging solutions to Africas energy challenges and focuses on: African power suppliers; alternative and renewable energies; oil and gas; the legal and regulatory framework, and investment opportunities in African energy projects to name a few. The exhibition has become a significant market-place for African and International stakeholders doing business in Africa's energy sector. Presented by the South African National Energy Association (SANEA) in association with the World Energy Council, the forum has achieved the highest level of endorsement and support and as such is without doubt the leading energy event in Africa.
27-29 February: East Mediterranean and North African Gas Forum, Italy
Gastech Specialist Events, in association with the organisers of Gastech and the European Autumn Gas Conference, is delighted to announce that it will host the East Mediterranean and North African Gas Forum, to be held in Rome, 27 – 29 February, 2012.The Forum will address such issues as how close we are to achieving the regional vision for gas development in North Africa; the latest updates on undersea and onshore pipeline development and LNG facilities within/ connecting to the region; and crucial questions for European countries about the continued rise in gas demand and the mitigation of reliance on too few sources of gas. Confirmed speakers to date include: Gerry Peereboom, Director LNG Development, Noble Energy; Guy Broggi, Head of LNG Supply, TOTAL; Marco Arcelli, Head of Upstream Gas, Executive VP, ENEL; Khaled Kaddour, General Director of Energy, MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, TUNISIA; Arshad Sufi, President and General Manager, BG EGYPT . For Further detail please contact Neill Howard on neillhoward@dmgevents.com or tel. +44 (0)203 180 6508
MARCH
5-7 March: 6th Africa Economic Forum, Cape Town
The 6th Annual Africa Economic Forum will bring together Africa’s leading industries, companies, state players, senior executives, and African government officials to interface in a content rich meeting, including those from countries outside Africa, and so connect fast-growth core industries and players driving Africa’s economies forward.
6-8 March:Power Generation & Steel Production Exhibition and Conference, Abuja
The Annual Power Generation & Steel Production Exhibition and Conference with the theme ‘‘Solving the Power and Steel Industry Challenges in Africa’’ is geared towards bringing together all power and steel experts across the globe to the heart of Africa – Nigeria.The conference segments will have strong resource representations with discussions on new technologies, Equipments and Potentials, with a view to unlock the Nigerian and West African economy to investment in the Power and Steel sector. While International Exhibitors will be on ground to exhibit and showcase latest equipments and technologies on Solar Energy, Bio Energy, Windmill and Gas Lines building as well as Steel finished products such as Automotive Parts, Pressure Tubes, Pipes, Farm Machineries and other appliances. For further event details please visit www.powerandsteelexpo.com
12-14 March: Clean Energy, Finance and Development, London
CEFD brings together debt and equity providers and clean energy developers to encourage and establish new development opportunities, utilising innovative financial strategies and overcoming regulatory challenges. 85+ leading international experts will share knowledge on high level strategic planning, technical advances and policy changes, offering practical advice to make the most of your clean energy project.
For more information about our prestigious speaker line-up, fresh programme and for details of our speciality focus day on Offshore Wind, please visit the website here: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/FKE2226AFWB. Register today and quote the VIP code FKE2226AFWB to claim a 10% discount.
26-27 March: Shale Southern Africa Confernece, Cape Town
Topics to be explored include:
What does Shale Gas mean for Southern Africa; Understanding the environmental issues; What are the economic spin-offs for shale-gas development to Southern Africa?; The laws governing Shale Gas in Southern Africa; The regulatory environment; Understanding the upstream spins-offs for shale gas development in Southern Africa; Downstream opportunities for Southern Africa’s shale gas projects; Risk and disaster management in shale gas; Water Management; The role of technology in achieving a successful shale industry in Southern Africa; Managing technology failure; Improving hydraulic fracturing effectiveness; Successful Shale projects need world-class Technology and skills. For further information please visit
http://www.vitaltraining.co.za or contact Mark Shales
mark.sales@vitaltraining.co.za
26-28 March: 3rd East Africa Oil, Gas and Energy Week, Nairobi, Kenya Focuses on the corporate players (private and state entities) that are shaping the fast-moving dynamics one of the Continent's rapidly growing energy markets - upstream, midstream, downstream, and in gas, CBM/CTL, as well as in renewable and biofuels.Themes covered include: Government policies, state interventions in the oil/energy market, state oil/energy companies, private energy investments and interests, corporate portfolio and strategies, new entrants, competition and regulation, inter-fuel issues, product pricing, taxation and the financing of non-hydrocarbon ventures, plus critical issues impacting the Eastern African future. For further event details please visit:http://www.petro21.com/events/?eventid=746
27-28 March: Power and Electricity World Africa 2012, Johannesburg
The moment natural oil and gas was found in abundance off the coast of Ghana, a revolution was set in place. The opportunities for Ghana soon became obvious, as did the implications for the wider region, Africa and the global energy industry. The Ghana Energy Summit 2011 will be examining the future strategy, developments and outlook for the Oil & Gas sectors in Ghana. Featuring a Conference, Exhibition, 'Ghana Energy Networking Party' and One-on-One Meetings; the Ghana Energy Summit 2011 is a must-attend event for the international Oil & Gas sector. For further details on how to attend the Ghana Energy Summit 2011 as a Delegate, Exhibitor or Sponsor then please visit: www.ghanaenergysummit2011.com email: info@oliverkinross.com or call us on: +44 (0) 20 7127 4501
APRIL
2-6 April: 15th Africa OILGASMINE trade and finance Conferenc and Exhibition (CONGO 2012), Brazzaville, Congo
This annual conference and exhibition is jointly organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Congo, in cooperation with Cubic Globe Ltd. “Creation and retention of value in the extractive industries” is the central theme of this forthcoming annual 15th UNCTAD Conference and Exhibition in Brazzaville, Congo. High level decision makers and experts from African National Oil, Mining Companies, International companies, the Private sector as well as traditional and new generation of investors will exchange views and explore innovative ideas that could foster extractive industries' contribution to the overall development of Africa.For further information please contact Colins TchangaTel: 0044 20 8605 0509 Email: info@cubicglobe.com
16-20 April: Flame 2012, Amsterdam
Flame 2012 is your unmissable opportunity to learn from and meet with global gas companies, utilities, governments, regulatory bodies, energy associations, consumers as well as industry commentators and experts. 750+ of the most influential names convene in Amsterdam for Europe’s largest gas conference to meet, share ideas, network & do business, Flame is known as the annual meeting place for the industry. 130+ inspiring and informative speakers take to the stage for the most comprehensive gas conference programme in the world. Claim a 10% Discount & Register now quoting VIP code FKN2327AEWB. Web: http://www.informaglobalevents.com/FKN2327AEWB Email: info@icbi.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 20 7017 7200 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7017 7807
17-18 April: 4th Nigeria Infrastructure and Consruction, Lagos
17-18 April: CSP EMEA 2012, Cairo
Exploring & Fulfilling the Significant Commercial Potential for Concentrated Solar Power in EMEA. During the two days of formal conference presentations, excellent networking opportunities and interactive panel and round table discussions you will have the chance to: Meet local and international CSP project developers & operator; Assess the opportunities & challenges in growing your CSP business in the region; Discuss policy developments with leading national & regional government representatives; Discover the latest technological advancements breaking through into the sector; Develop strategies to operate more cost-effectively & drive down costs, improving your ROI. Special discount for African Energy users:
Quote special code to claim it: MPESP1AE Contact: Justyna Korfanty T: +44 207 981 2503 Email: jkorfanty@acieu.net
24-25 April: Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference, Maputo The MMEC is the premier established event focusing on the Mozambique Mining, Energy, Oil & Gas sectors and their sustainable development. MMEC 2012 will feature two days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and technical site visits. It will gather international investors, mining experts, and managers of Financial institutions, Mozambique decision makers, development partners and donors, as well as other key actors and partners in the mining, oil & gas and energy industries. For further event details please visit:http://www.mozmec.com/html/indexEN.html
25-27 April:Powering Africa
The Captive Power and Co-generation Options, Nigeria
PA:CO is West Africa’s premier meeting place for the discussion of financing co-gneration and examining the role of captive power and IPPs in Africa. Meet and do business with senior-level executives in an intimate environment designed to stimulate discussion and ignite debate. The event will take place at the Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort in Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria. This will be a streamed event running alongside Powering Africa: The Hydropower Options, with the opportunity to attend elements of both meetings. For more information on the programme and details of how to register for this exclusive meeting, please contact Howard Yuchetel on +44 (0) 20 7370 8136 or email howard.yuchetel@clarionevents.com
26- 27 April: 5th Annual Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Gas Conference 2012, Houston Texas
If you want to know whats going on in the burgeoning Sub-Saharn Africa oil and gas market; about gas monetization plans, development of offshore and deep water fields, the new players; nascent petroleum laws, upcoming lisencing rounds, its geopolitical atmosphere or to plug into the latest business opportunities in the region and network with top government officials, decision makers and industry top players, this conference is for you. Contact Sunny Oputa at info@energycorporateafrica.com, Tel: + (713) 271 7778 or Yasmin Boama Tel: +44 (0) 79 30 555 484 conference@africanbagg.com
MAY
9-10 May: SMI's LNG 2012, London
SMi's LNG 2012 conference provides a comprehensive overview and strategic insight into current micro and macro dynamics influencing the current LNG market. Key industry professionals will come together for a two day interactive discussion on current market developments, from the unconventional boom in North America and its effect on the industry, the growing demand for LNG in Asia post Fukushima, and the viability of the Australian LNG market as a game-changer. The conference will provide delegates a unique understanding on regional developments, new technology, commercialization, infrastructure and pricing fluctuations from leaders in the energy, financial, infrastructure and academic landscape. Visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012lng31.asp
21-23 May: 4th African Gas LNG, London
Our 4th African Gas 2012 builds on our unrivalled track record in and on Africa, deep industry knowledge-base, world-class conferencing with seamless delivery, extensive executive networks across the African Continent and worldwide on Six Continents, direct business and advisory experience in over 45 countries north and south of the Sahara, and over three decades of research in the global oil and gas business. For further details please contact babette@glopac-partners.com or sonika@glopac-partners.com
21-24 May: African Utility Week, Johannesburg
African Utility Week (AUW) is the only African exhibition that covers the entire spectrum of the power, water and waste management utilities industry in all its many forms. It's designed for African utilities, large industrial end users in Africa and solution providers from across the globe. For further event details please visit: http://www.african-utility-week.com/en/index.php
24 May: 5th Nigeria Upstream Conference, London For further event details please visit:
http://www.mozmec.com
28-29 May: Southern Africa Oil, Gas and Energy, Johannesburg
Our 13th Southern African Energy 2012 provides a timely, in-depth management assessment for decision-makers on these key strategic shifts that will impact all Governments, companies, investors, financiers, and service/supply industries within Africa's most energy-critical region.
This premier industry event will provide key insights by leading speakers on this dynamic region, with focus on oil/gas and energy portfolio and exploration developments, offshore and onshore; shale gas resources, power projects, renewable energy and energy efficiency, downstream oil markets, finance and investment plans, and Southern Africa’s future fuels mix. As new opportunities come to the fore, this is an event not to be missed. For further event details please visit the event website http://www.petro21.com/events/?eventid=724or email amanda@glopac-partners.com or babette@glopac-partners.com
JUNE
6-8 June: West African International Mining & Power Conference and Exhibition, Accra, Ghana
The 2012 event is being held under the theme: Deepening partnerships for the sustainable development of Africa’s mineral and energy resource. Events and Projects International – the conference convenors – in conjunction with the Ghana Chamber of Mines invite interested speakers to submit abstracts of papers they would like to present. Email: eventsnprojects@yahoo.com Tel: +233 302 258 702
For further event details please visit
http://www.exhibitionsafrica.com
12-14 June: East Africa Gas Forum, Tanzania
Gastech Specialist Events will host the East Africa Gas Forum on the 12-14 June, 2012 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Forum will bring together government officials, IOCs, NOCs, operators, EPC specialists, local contractors and regional experts, and foreign and domestic investors, to support the development of a long-standing annual event for the benefit of regional development in the East African region. The East Africa Gas Forum will focus heavily on the strategic, commercial, and geopolitical issues related to the development of gas resources within this region, particularly in light of major recent discoveries. For further information please visit: http://www.cvent.com/d/0cqk20/21K
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