Aberdeen: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced its continued backing for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen, Scotland. AEC’s Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, is set to visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote address titled “Opportunities in Africa” at the OGV Taproom, aiming to engage the UK supply chain with insights into Africa’s energy landscape.
According to African Press Organization, the WAES, organized in partnership with OGV Group, serves as a crucial platform for fostering investment, technology exchange, and collaboration between African energy producers and global service providers. Ayuk’s visit signifies AEC’s dedication to enhancing energy partnerships between Africa and Europe amid the continent’s evolving oil, gas, and energy transition scenarios.
Ayuk’s upcoming appearance will also preview themes from African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, which will take place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025. This event will feature the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, emphasizing Africa’s contribution to the global energy transition and offering a venue for stakeholders to influence the continent’s energy trajectory.
The ongoing developments are driven by investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and increased involvement from national oil companies, fostering a competitive environment for foreign capital and technology. As African nations work to reverse production declines, expedite new discoveries, and promote regional energy integration, events like WAES are vital for establishing cross-border partnerships to achieve energy security, economic growth, and a just energy transition in Africa.
During the summit, Ayuk will engage in a session focused on “Africa’s Opportunity for UK Supply Chain Engagement,” where he will provide insights into investment prospects in key African markets such as Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Namibia, and Mozambique. He will also discuss AEC’s vision for inclusive growth, local content development, and aligning global expertise with Africa’s long-term energy security objectives.
Ayuk emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships in delivering technology, capital, and capacity building for Africa’s energy future. He highlights the UK supply chain’s role as long-term partners invested in Africa’s growth and resilience.
The WAES event aims to serve as a gateway for UK service companies to align with Africa’s energy goals, encompassing deepwater developments, LNG production, renewables, and hydrogen deployment. By connecting global innovation with Africa’s resource wealth, the summit intends to facilitate sustainable development, economic growth, and broader energy access across the continent.