
Gas Policies to Watch in Africa
A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston will highlight how the U.S. is strengthening commercial ties with Africa’s energy sector by leveraging export-ready companies, strategic investments and innovative partnerships to open new markets for American businesses and African stakeholders alike.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in emerging markets fell to $435 billion in 2023 – the lowest level since 2005 – according to the World Bank.

The company was named operator of Block CON 8 in Angola’s onshore Lower Congo Basin during the country’s 2023 bid round.

The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed $362 million in new loan agreements and approved $720 million in new financing to advance sustainable development across Africa.

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol signed two agreements with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during a meeting presided over by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources,

The Dangote Refinery has acquired 4,000 CNG-powered tankers and constructed new infrastructure to boost fuel access across Nigeria.

African governments are reducing investor risk and tackling the energy resource curse through formalized fiscal, gas, climate and local content policies.

During Angola Oil & Gas 2025, Minister Azevedo is expected to outline the country’s strategies for transforming the oil and gas market.

AOG 2025 is the premier event for the country’s oil and gas industry, with a multi-track program examining opportunities across the entire petroleum value chain.
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A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston will highlight how the U.S. is strengthening commercial ties with Africa’s energy sector by leveraging export-ready companies, strategic investments and innovative partnerships to open new markets for American businesses and African stakeholders alike.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in emerging markets fell to $435 billion in 2023 – the lowest level since 2005 – according to the World Bank.

The company was named operator of Block CON 8 in Angola’s onshore Lower Congo Basin during the country’s 2023 bid round.

The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed $362 million in new loan agreements and approved $720 million in new financing to advance sustainable development across Africa. In partnership with private financial

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol signed two agreements with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during a meeting presided over by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo

The Dangote Refinery has acquired 4,000 CNG-powered tankers and constructed new infrastructure to boost fuel access across Nigeria.

African governments are reducing investor risk and tackling the energy resource curse through formalized fiscal, gas, climate and local content policies.

During Angola Oil & Gas 2025, Minister Azevedo is expected to outline the country’s strategies for transforming the oil and gas market.

AOG 2025 is the premier event for the country’s oil and gas industry, with a multi-track program examining opportunities across the entire petroleum value chain.
