The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced plans to host the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum on November 21, 2025, at the Southern Sun Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg.
The forum aims to attract foreign investment into Africa’s energy sector, with discussions expected to cover oil and gas production, clean cooking, renewable energy, nuclear development, and strategies for achieving affordable and sustainable energy access across the continent.
Africa’s energy landscape is at a critical turning point as countries confront the twin challenges of energy poverty and climate change. With energy demand projected to quadruple by 2040, the continent requires significant investment to expand access and drive a just energy transition.
According to the AEC, oil and gas will remain central to Africa’s development, with output projected to rise from 11.4 million barrels per day in 2026 to 13.6 million barrels by 2030. Natural gas, in particular, is emerging as a key driver of industrialization and clean energy, with over 620 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves and exploration campaigns underway across several countries.
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In addition to power generation, the forum will also spotlight clean cooking solutions such as LPG, as more than 900 million Africans still lack access to modern cooking fuels. The International Energy Agency estimates that $37 billion will be required by 2040 to achieve universal access, highlighting a major opportunity for targeted investment.
The event will further explore investment prospects in hydropower, geothermal, and nuclear energy. Countries such as Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya are advancing nuclear projects, while South Africa plans to expand its capacity by 5.2 GW in the coming years.
Speaking ahead of the event, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, emphasized the need for pragmatic policies from global partners.
“As we engage the G20, our message is simple: Africa needs common-sense energy policies — not ideology. We need financing that supports Africans building power plants, pipelines, and refineries, not roadblocks that keep our people in the dark,” he said.
The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum follows the success of African Energy Week 2025, where G20 nations participated in the Global Energy Leaders Forum to explore pathways for collaboration and investment. The new forum will build on that momentum, serving as a launchpad for future energy partnerships across the continent.