Cape Town: S&P Global Commodity Insights, a leading independent provider of information, analytics, and benchmark prices for commodities, energy, and energy transition markets, has joined the 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) as an Emerald Partner. This partnership marks one of the highest official collaborations for the investment-themed event, which will take place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3. AEW 2025 serves as a premier platform for investment and dialogue within Africa’s energy sector.
According to African Press Organization, S&P Global Commodity Insights will play a crucial role in advancing market transparency across Africa, bringing strategic foresight to high-level discussions that will shape the continent’s energy future. Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has recently collaborated with Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to create a localized petroleum-product price benchmark, a first for the region. This initiative aims to enhance pricing transparency and supply chain efficiency across West Africa.
AEW 2025, themed “Invest in African Energy: Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion,” is recognized as the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers, and government officials, emerging as the official venue for signing deals in African energy. More information about this event can be found at www.AECWeek.com.
Through its participation, S&P Global Commodity Insights is set to provide strategic insights that will inform key discussions on Africa’s energy landscape. Mark Eramo, Co-President of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will participate as a panelist at the event’s US-Africa Investment Summit. Additionally, Dr. Atul Arya, Chief Energy Strategist, will discuss global energy trends, data-driven investment strategies, and Africa’s role in the evolving energy landscape. Dan Pratt, Head of Upstream Solutions, will present on the future of African upstream markets in 2026.
As part of AEW 2025’s focus on downstream developments, S&P Global Commodity Insights will co-host a workshop titled “The Dangote Refinery and its Impact on the African Refining Balance.” This session will explore the regional implications of the 650,000 barrel-per-day refinery’s operations, including changes in product trade flows, refinery competitiveness, and fuel specification upgrades.
S&P Global Commodity Insights plays a vital role in enhancing market transparency and providing critical intelligence that empowers stakeholders across Africa’s energy sector. Their innovative pricing benchmark and in-depth analysis drive informed decision-making, foster investor confidence, and support the continent’s transition toward a sustainable and resilient energy future, states Tomas Gerbasio, VP of Commercial and Strategic Engagement, African Energy Chamber.
