The eagerly awaited 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) is gearing up to host the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, bringing together esteemed CEOs and key stakeholders from various African NOCs. This session marks a significant moment for shaping the future of the energy sector, focusing on the sub-theme “Sustainable Strategies for Energy Leadership: Navigating Security, Transition, and Finance in a Changing World.”
Set for Day 3 of the summit, Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the NOCs Forum will kick off with an opening address by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Nigeria. The session will showcase a distinguished panel of CEOs representing leading NOCs across Africa. Notable panelists include: Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari from Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC); Mrs. Amina BENKHADRA from National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM), Morocco; Mme. SANOGO FATOUMATA M’BALOU from Société Nationale des Opérations Pétrolières of Cote d’Ivoire (PETROCI); Mr. Sebastiâo Gaspar Martins from Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola, E.P (SONANGOL); Mme. Teresa Isabel Nnang Avomo from Guinea Ecuatorial De Petroleos (GEPETROL); Mr. Adama Dialo from La Société Pétrolière du Sénégal (PETROSEN); and Mr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh (Dr.), General Manager, Strategy & Investments, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), among others.
The NOCs Forum aims to delve into sustainable strategies for energy leadership amidst evolving challenges in security, transitioning to renewable sources, and financing initiatives in a rapidly changing global landscape. Through fostering collaboration and innovation, energy leaders can navigate the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
“NIES 2024 provides a significant opportunity for Africa’s National Oil Companies to collaborate and influence the trajectory of our energy landscape. We are privileged to facilitate this crucial dialogue, where leaders will discuss sustainable strategies for navigating the complexities of our evolving energy sector to chart a course towards a more resilient and prosperous energy future for Africa,” stated James Shindi, Chief Executive of Brevity Anderson, NIES conference producers.
Key areas of focus for the session include: discussing emerging security threats to the energy sector, such as cyberattacks, geopolitical tensions, and physical infrastructure vulnerabilities; sharing insights on strategies for accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources, including technological innovations, policy frameworks, and overcoming barriers to adoption; exploring financing mechanisms for sustainable energy projects, including trends in green financing, public-private partnerships, and risk mitigation strategies; addressing the role of policy and regulations in fostering energy leadership, highlighting successful initiatives and areas for improvement.
The NOCs Forum at NIES 2024 is poised to offer valuable insights and actionable recommendations for energy leaders amidst evolving challenges and opportunities in the global energy landscape.
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