Aberdeen: The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the leading voice of Africa’s energy industry, has announced its continued support for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), set to take place on November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen, Scotland. NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, is scheduled to visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote address at the OGV Taproom, focusing on opportunities in Africa for the UK supply chain.
According to African Press Organization, the WAES is organized in partnership with OGV Group and serves as a premier platform for fostering investment, technology transfer, and cross-border collaboration between African energy producers and global service providers. Ayuk’s visit emphasizes the AEC’s dedication to strengthening energy partnerships between Africa and Europe, especially considering Africa’s evolving oil, gas, and energy transition landscape.
Ayuk’s appearance in Aberdeen will preview significant themes from African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, Africa’s leading energy event organized by the AEC, which will be held in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025. This event will feature the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, focusing on Africa’s role in the global energy transition and offering a platform for project developers, financiers, and service providers to shape Africa’s energy future.
These initiatives are supported by aggressive investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and enhanced participation of national oil companies, fostering a competitive environment for foreign investment and technology. As countries in the region work to reverse production declines, accelerate new discoveries, and promote regional energy integration, events like the WAES are crucial for establishing cross-border partnerships to achieve Africa’s energy security, economic growth, and a just energy transition.
At the WAES, Ayuk will participate in a session titled Africa’s Opportunity for UK Supply Chain Engagement, where he will share insights on the investment-ready landscape in key African markets such as Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Namibia, and Mozambique. He will also discuss the AEC’s vision for inclusive growth, local content development, and aligning global expertise with Africa’s long-term energy security goals.
Ayuk emphasizes that Africa’s energy future relies on strategic partnerships that provide technology, capital, and capacity building. He notes that the UK supply chain plays a crucial role, not as outsiders but as long-term partners committed to Africa’s growth and resilience.
The WAES will serve as a vital platform for UK service companies to align with Africa’s energy ambitions, including deepwater developments, LNG production, and the deployment of renewables and hydrogen. By connecting global innovation with Africa’s resource wealth, the summit aims to unlock sustainable development, economic growth, and improved energy access across the continent.
