West Africa’s leading energy stakeholders are set to gather in Accra for the West Africa Energy Cooperation Summit (WAECS) 2025, scheduled for 2–3 December 2025, to advance dialogue on clean energy, regional power integration, and sustainable development.
The Ghana Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has been confirmed as Patron of the event, reaffirming the country’s leadership in regional energy transformation and its ambition to become a hub for power distribution across West Africa.
This year’s summit is supported by major partners including the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) as Lead Sponsor, alongside Endeavour Energy and Denham Capital, highlighting their shared commitment to driving renewable energy investments and regional cooperation.
“ATIDI is expanding its support for sustainable investments that enhance energy access and economic growth across Africa,” said Aliyu Alhassan Yahaya, RLSF Underwriter at ATIDI. “Through tools like the Regional Liquidity Support Facility, we help Independent Power Producers mitigate payment risks, boosting investor confidence in the clean energy space.”
WAECS 2025 will bring together government officials, investors, and industry leaders to explore opportunities in renewables, gas-to-power, regional interconnectivity, and digitalisation of energy systems. Discussions will focus on de-risking clean energy projects, strengthening power trade, modernising transmission infrastructure, and accelerating private sector involvement in off-grid and distributed energy markets.
The event aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, which targets net-zero emissions by 2070 through renewable expansion, energy efficiency, and investment-friendly policies. Natural gas remains central to the country’s transition strategy, supporting reliable baseload power and industrial growth while enabling regional trade.
Among the distinguished participants are Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Ghana’s Minister for Energy & Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor, Nigeria’s Minister for Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake, Gambia’s Minister of Petroleum, Energy & Mines Nani Juwara, and Lagos State Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources Biodun Ogunleye.
They will be joined by top regional utility and regulatory executives, including representatives from Ghana’s Volta River Authority, Transmission Company of Nigeria, GNPC, and Tema Oil Refinery, as well as industry leaders from Gridworks Partners, Wärtsilä, SEforALL, and Stanbic Bank Ghana.
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Minister Jinapor expressed Ghana’s pride in hosting the event, saying:
“Ghana is committed to regional energy cooperation, sustainable development, and a just energy transition. We are honoured to host WAECS 2025, which will shape the future of clean energy in West Africa.”
Running alongside the summit will be YES! On The Road Ghana (3–4 December 2025), a youth-focused initiative designed to equip young professionals with mentorship, skills, and opportunities to lead Africa’s energy transition.
Held under the theme “Building Regional Resilience,” WAECS 2025 will serve as a key platform to accelerate investment, innovation, and collaboration toward a sustainable energy future for West Africa.