Minister, others to discuss energy at Lagos conference

Oil companies from Africa will join the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, to discuss Africa’s energy plans at the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference organised by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria.

The ninth edition conference will be held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos from 11-13 February 2025.

A statement by the organisers said SAIPEC 2025 is strategically partnered with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and over 30 national oil companies, as well as regulators from Sub-Saharan Africa.

“SAIPEC 2025 will showcase multi-billion-dollar project opportunities across Africa and offer a vital platform for advancing the continent’s energy, oil, and gas ambitions.

“With local content again as a foundational theme, the conference will attract over 6,000 industry stakeholders, including representatives from national oil companies, international oil companies, government bodies, service providers, and regulators from more than 50 countries,” the organisers said in a statement.

The three-day programme will involve robust engagements with keynote addresses from industry leaders, showcasing countries, and exploring pivotal themes such as driving Africa’s energy future, plans for economic growth, and SAIPEC’s African Content Series, hosted by the NCDMB for the fifth consecutive year.

“Further sessions and panels will tackle critical subjects including African gas strategies and opportunities, finance and diversity, and equality and inclusion initiatives, underscoring the importance of inclusive growth across Africa’s energy landscape.

“Notably, the SAIPEC Future Generations Conference will return, inspiring the next generation of African energy leaders, while SAIPEC technical sessions and the prestigious SAIPEC Awards will highlight leading innovations and achievements in the sector. Networking remains central to SAIPEC, with numerous sessions held, designed to foster partnerships, including exclusive receptions and PETAN’s concluding golf day event,” the statement added.

It was disclosed that Lokpobiri will deliver the ministerial keynote, Nigeria’s New Era, at SAIPEC 2025, focusing on the nation’s transformative journey in the oil sector.

Alongside him, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on energy, Olu Verheijn, will present an address titled, ’Invest in Nigeria and its Expertise,’ emphasising opportunities for investment and highlighting Nigeria’s role as a leader in the energy sector.

“Lokpobiri and Verheijn will join over 80 distinguished speakers in the three-day programme full of strategic discussions, panel sessions, and dynamic engagements, designed to address Africa’s energy opportunities and challenges,” it was said.