The Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 is set to take place in Aberdeen, Scotland, from November 18–19, 2025, bringing together international operators, leading service providers, and African stakeholders to explore strategic oil and gas opportunities across the continent.
Organized by OGV Group in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Energy Industries Council, Scottish African Business Association, UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce, and the Global Underwater Hub, the summit serves as a key platform for cross-continental collaboration and investment.
Major Operators to Attend
WAES 2025 will host a strong lineup of global oil and gas companies seeking to deepen their footprint in Africa’s expanding energy markets. Among the confirmed participants are Shell, bp, Harbour Energy, Canadian Natural Resources, and Serica Energy.
Shell continues to strengthen its African portfolio with major developments, including the Graff discovery in Namibia, a new drilling campaign in PEL 39 (2026), and the HI Gas Project in Nigeria, which will produce 350 million cubic feet of gas per day. The company also returned to Angola in 2025 following a new deal for Block 33.
bp remains a driving force in Africa’s LNG landscape with ongoing projects in Mauritania, Senegal, and Mozambique. The company’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project achieved commercial operations in July 2025, with a second phase already in planning. In Egypt, bp began production at the Reven Infills gas project, further reinforcing its North African presence.
Read Also: Africell expands partnership with NBA Africa to four countries
Harbour Energy, one of the world’s largest independent oil and gas producers, maintains a significant footprint across North Africa with assets in Algeria, Libya, and Egypt, producing approximately 450,000 barrels per day.
Service Providers Target African Expansion
Beyond exploration and production firms, WAES 2025 will also feature a strong representation from service providers and UK supply chain companies, seeking new partnerships and project opportunities across Africa.
Industry leaders such as NOV, Oceaneering, Expro, and Modec will join the event, each playing a pivotal role in supporting Africa’s energy infrastructure.
- NOV continues to drive digital innovation and sustainability across markets like Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, and Kenya, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Oceaneering recently renewed its inspection services contracts in West Africa, strengthening its footprint in Angola and beyond.
- Expro remains active across sub-Saharan Africa, delivering well construction, production optimization, and environmental solutions.
- Modec provides competitive floating production systems across West Africa, with contracts in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
A Platform for Growth and Collaboration
With a focus on connecting Europe’s energy supply chain with Africa’s vast untapped potential, the Wider Africa Energy Summit 2025 aims to foster new deals, promote investment, and support sustainable industry growth across the continent.
