Africa Oil Week has partnered with the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers to create a unique program highlighting Nigeria’s upstream sector at AOW 2025.
The event is set for September 15, 2025, in Accra, Ghana.
Event organizers described the partnership as a milestone for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, highlighting the progress made by the government, NNPCL, and NUPRC in boosting investment, competitiveness, and operational efficiency.
As Nigeria’s upstream sector continues to gain momentum, organizers highlighted the growing anticipation for the country’s increased presence at AOW 2025.
With major operators already onboard, they emphasized that this edition promises to be the most impactful yet.
The statement added that international investors and energy stakeholders are heading to Accra to explore opportunities across the Transform Margin, driven by Côte d’Ivoire’s major discoveries and Ghana’s new government’s commitment to a competitive regulatory environment.
According to the statement, the Transform Margin will take center stage from a West African perspective, as the industry explores new license opportunities in Nigeria’s marginal fields, Ghana’s prolific Tano, Keta, and Voltaian Basins, and the untapped potential of the San Pedro Basin further west.
“The fact that we now have governments across West Africa to show a broader view of the transform margin and its conjugates only explains why uptake to join AOW: Energy 2025 is so strong and further amplifying the excitement surrounding this landmark event”, the statement added.
Commenting on the partnership, President of NAPE, Mr. Johnbosco Uche, stated that his association has always considered AOW a cornerstone event for Africa’s upstream community.
“With AOW hosted in Accra, a short flight from Nigeria, the unprecedented level of interest from Nigerian stakeholders is a clear indicator that this year’s event will be transformative for our industry.
“At AOW 2025, Nigeria’s public and private sectors will present a dynamic outlook that highlights the geology behind some of Nigeria’s major M&A opportunities.
“As Africa takes charge of its energy destiny and pushes for upstream growth, AOW and NAPE continue to be the platform where deals are forged, and industry players shape the future”, Uche stated.
AOW’s Vice President of Energy, Paul Sinclair, emphasized the significance of the new alliance, stating, “This partnership marks a milestone for the region as AOW refocuses on the exploration and production phase of the oil and gas sector.”
He noted that with Nigeria and Ghana increasing production, the need for capital investment and deal-making is more critical than ever.
“AOW is working tirelessly with operators and financiers to ensure the 2025 edition generates tangible outcomes and delivers new deals that will shape the industry’s future.
“As an all-African partnership between NAPE and AOW, we want to ensure we drive our hydrocarbon sector and ensure Africa and our continent benefits from its vast natural resource potential”, Sinclair added.
In his remark, the newly-appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Edward Bawa, emphasized the country’s commitment to hosting a premier gathering of African energy leaders.
Bawa said “GNPC is fully committed to welcoming all National Oil Company (NOC) CEOs for the 7th APPO NOC CEO Meeting.
“AOW 2025 will serve as the ultimate platform for deal-making between the global private sector, Pan-African regulators, and NOCs.
“Hosting this esteemed leadership in Ghana is an honour, and we anticipate a full house of policymakers and executives presenting licensing rounds and open acreage opportunities.”
