The strategy drives the energy transition while pursuing other important priorities, such as emissions reduction, climate adaptation, air quality, water and soil management, and biodiversity protection.

RAK Energy Summit held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has established itself as a key regional platform for advancing dialogue, collaboration. and action across the sustainable energy ecosystem.

The 2026 edition of the Summit hosted by Ras Al Khaimah Municipality in partnership with Etihad Water & Electricity (EtihadWE), will take place from 25 to 27 November 2026 at the RAK Expo Centre, Ras Al Khaimah. The Summit will be held under the theme “Create and Contribute to the Sustainable Energy Goals of the Future.” Its expanded format, over three days, reflects the growing scale, impact, and maturity of the energy transition. showcasing regional innovation. investment momentum. and cross-sector growth.

The programme will address critical priorities shaping national and regional decarbonisation pathways, including energy efficiency, renewables, future grids, Al and digitalisation, carbon markets, sustainable mobility, and the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate industries.

International thought leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, and innovators from the public and private sectors will convene through curated sessions, panel discussions, networking forums, and live demonstrations to advance sustainable energy and climate action agendas across the UAE and the wider GCC.

The first edition, named AAFEF 2026, is scheduled for June 4-5, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal. The Arab African Forum for Energy Finance and Investment (AAFEF 2026) is a crucial platform designed to enable leaders in the oil and gas and energy sectors in Africa and the Gulf to develop a bilateral strategy for a win-win partnership, promoting sustainable investments in the economic transformation of the African energy sector. The event aims to address the growing and necessary interest of the Gulf States in the African energy sector. The Forum will be held under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal. It is co-organized by the Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP) and AME Trade Ltd with the institutional support and approval of the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal. AAFEF 2026 will run under the theme of :

Building on the momentum of last year’s edition, which convened more than 600 participants from over 25 countries with 70+ speakers and 30+ exhibitors, MMEC 2026 will deepen collaboration among policymakers, SOEs and private sector leaders to move projects and partnerships from discussion to deal-making and execution reflecting Mozambique’s evolving energy landscape particularly the transition from project sanctioning to full-scale industrialisation. The conference will highlight national achievements such as the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Coral North FLNG, the resumption of the Rovuma LNG Project, and the refinery and downstream initiatives led by Petromoc and its partners, while positioning Mozambique as a regional hub for energy transformation, local content, and sustainable industrial growth.

The 2026 Kuwait Oil & Gas Show (KOGS) returns to Kuwait City from 3–5 February 2026, convening global industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and professionals for a multi-disciplinary dialogue on the future of energy. At a pivotal time for the sector, KOGS serves as a catalyst for energy transition, digital transformation, and sustainable development, while safeguarding operational excellence and security of supply.

Through five strategic panel sessions and a high-caliber technical program, KOGS 2026 will spotlight breakthrough innovations, national strategies, and global partnerships shaping tomorrow’s energy ecosystem. Senior executives from NOCs, IOCs, service providers, and regulators will take the stage to exchange insights and accelerate progress.

Whether you’re focused on decarbonisation, local content, or engaging the next generation of talent, KOGS provides the platform to connect, collaborate, and lead.

Ten Years of Growth, Partnership, and Impact

Since its inception in 2017 as WAIPEC – the West Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference with just 148 delegates and the participation of two National Oil Companies (NOCs), SAIPEC has evolved into a truly pan-African platform, engaging over 1,400 delegates and 23 NOCs in 2025, with even greater participation expected in 2026.

The international exhibition has more than doubled in scale; from 35 exhibitors in its debut year to an anticipated 150+ exhibitors this February spanning exploration, drilling, engineering, digitalisation, and energy transition technologies.

Over the past decade, SAIPEC has facilitated millions of dollars in contracts and partnerships, driving projects and investments across Africa’s energy value chain. “From a regional platform to a continental force, SAIPEC has evolved into Africa’s leading meeting place for oil, gas, and energy dialogue,” said Mr. Ibe Chubby Ibe, PETAN/SAIPEC Conference Chairman. “Our tenth anniversary represents both a celebration and a call to action — to shape the next decade of sustainable growth through collaboration, innovation and African content leadership.”

Charting Africa’s Energy Future: Inside the 2026 Programme

The opening day will feature welcome addresses from senior government and industry leaders, followed by keynotes reflecting on SAIPEC’s decade-long impact. A regulatory panel will assess how reforms and investment frameworks can unlock exploration and production growth across the continent. Country spotlight sessions will present upstream, midstream, and refining projects from key markets including Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Namibia, Senegal, and Mozambique. The Investment Forum will focus on capital deployment, risk management, and financing mechanisms for new energy ventures.

The second day will explore “Africa’s Gas Opportunity – A Pillar for Industrialisation and Export.” Sessions will evaluate the continent’s LNG outlook, domestic gas infrastructure, and regional collaboration. Panels on local content and indigenous capacity building will highlight policy frameworks, project implementation, and supplier development strategies. The day will culminate in the 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner and SAIPEC Awards, honoringng industry leaders and long-term partners driving Africa’s energy growth.

The final day will turn to the workforce of the future, opening with a keynote on diversity and leadership transformation. The DEI Leadership Panel will spotlight women and youth advancing in technical and leadership roles, followed by the SPE Futures Forum, connecting young engineers, academics, and entrepreneurs.

SAIPEC 2026 will close with a presentation of actionable outcomes, policy insights, and collaboration pathways for the next phase of Africa’s energy transformation.

New Features for 2026 

New for this edition, SAIPEC introduces in-country roundtables, a Local Content Pitching Session, and an expanded technical conference, offering deeper insights into engineering, project execution, and technology trends.

Networking remains a cornerstone of the event, with exclusive receptions, business lunches, and PETAN’s signature golf day designed to foster partnerships and investment discussions. The international exhibition will serve as a live showcase featuring digital solutions, field optimisation tools, and sustainability-driven innovations redefining Africa’s energy operations.

In addition, and as part of the extended 10th Anniversary Celebratory Week, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will host the Local Content – African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Energy Summit on 9 February 2026, serving as a prelude to SAIPEC 2026. The Summit will explore the opportunities AfCFTA presents for strengthening intra-African energy trade and advancing local content participation across the continent.

With vast hydrocarbon reserves, expanding gas potential, and a growing drive toward renewable integration, Sub-Saharan Africa remains central to global energy diversification. For ten years, SAIPEC has played a critical role in driving collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange across the continent’s energy markets.

SAIPEC 2026 will once again unite policymakers, operators, investors, and innovators to define Africa’s energy future ensuring growth that benefits its people and economies.

The full SAIPEC 2026 Programme is now available to download at www.saipec-event.com.

Dedicated to supporting energy sufficiency, the Forum showcases Nigeria as a pioneer in local content development and strengthens regional collaboration through meaningful knowledge exchange and policy dialogue.

With Nigerian Content growing from 5% at inception to 26% in 2016 and reaching 56% in 2024, discussions at PNC continue to drive progress, fueling increased local participation, innovation, and capacity building across the sector.

Be part of the conversations that will shape the future of Nigerian Content.

For more information, visit www.pncnigeria.com

This year’s edition attracted 1161 delegates and featured 73 exhibitors, showcasing the sector’s growing significance on both regional and global levels.

The conference opened with a strong focus on youth empowerment through the Future Generations Masterclasses, held in collaboration with the Namibia Energy Youth Forum. This initiative was designed to support and inspire young professionals as they explore careers in Namibia’s nascent oil and gas sector.

Over 60 youth participated in the Masterclasses, reflecting a surge in interest among Namibia’s younger generation to engage in the country’s energy future. The program provided insights into career paths, industry opportunities, and direct engagement with experienced professionals.

The official opening ceremony took place on August 13, gathering both local and international stakeholders to reflect on Namibia’s journey and prospects in the oil and gas space.

Special Advisor and Head of Upstream Petroleum Unit, Ms. Kornelia Shilunga delivered the keynote address on behalf of Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, highlighting the importance of ensuring that Namibia’s oil and gasdevelopments translate into tangible socio- economic benefits for its people “The true measure of our success will not be in the number of barrels extracted, but in the number of lives uplifted. Our guiding frameworks all place people at thecenter of development. From Vision 2023, we draw the imperative to transform our economy into a knowledge-driven,diversified, and sustainable one, with oil and gas serving as a catalyst and not a crutch. NDP6 will prioritize investments ininfrastructure, human capital, and local enterprise development, assuring that our resource wealth supports industrialisation and economic participation,” she remarked.

Furthermore, she added on how the ambitions will be achieved “ Oil and gas development must do as follows: create decent jobs for Namibians across the value chain; build domestic capacity through skills transfer and technology sharing; stimulate economic diversification by linking with manufacturing, logistics, energy, and other sectors; safeguardour environment and uphold our commitment to a just energy transition; and generate energy revenues that are wisely invested in the well-being of current and future generations. This is the spirit in which we move from exploration to action. This is how we will position ourselves as the next energy frontier,” she noted.

Also speaking at the opening, Hon. Natangwe Ithete, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mines, Industries andEnergy, urged Namibians to use the platform to explore ways to advance the country as an energy leader. “We must take astand to manage, guide our offshore discovery jealously, and be a model country that translates oil and gas discovery intoa catalyst for peace, unity and prosperity. Let our future generations sing songs of praise to all of us here today for putting in place legal frameworks and operational tools that will ensure there is no mismanagement of these precious resources,” he noted.

His Excellency, Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), further emphasizedNamibia’s growing role in the global energy arena. “Namibia’s long and dignified journey to freedom, achieved only 35years ago, stands as a pivotal reminder that the right to develop natural resources is inseparable from the right to chartone’s own destiny. Today, as Namibia enters this new phase in its energy history, it does not sow merely as the side of exploration but as a pathway to opportunities and shared progress,” he stated.

He further spoke on Namibia’s potential to transform its resource wealth into long-term development benefits, “Namibia’snatural oil and gas resources position this country to become a clean energy hub by developing gas, investing in energy infrastructure, and integrating gas into local manufacturing. The recent offshore discoveries have placed Namibia firmly on the map as one of Africa’s most promising energy frontiers and one of the most promising oil and gas producers in the future. Therefore, Namibia stands today as a symbol of what is possible when vision meets leadership, Namibia can accelerate its development,” he added.

Delegates were welcomed by Jason Kasuto, Chairman of the Economic Association of Namibia and Managing Directorof Monasa Advisory & Associates, who spoke on the growing sector “It is my firm conviction that Namibia is building afoundation and although at times, it may seem that the country is dragging its feet in concluding key policy, regulatory, incentive and infrastructure requirements for the oil and gas industry, what Namibia is doing, is building the roots that will establish a solid foundation for the eventual accelerated but SUSTAINBLE AND INCLUSIVE growth of this industry,”

He further emphasized on the achievements “The proof is in the track record, meaning despite Namibia being one of the last countries on the African continent to gain its independence in 1990, it has become amongst the top sustained stabledemocracies on the continent. And that is because the roots that have been formed during the liberation struggle, created the preparation, the values for peace and stability, thus creating the right conditions to thrive,” he added.

Leonard Neshuku, Marine Service Specialist at Barloworld, Namibia’s official Caterpillar dealer, and an attendee, highlighted the importance of the conference “Since last year, we’ve built strong networks with stakeholders in the oil andgas sector, which have been invaluable to our growth. It’s a dynamic and fast-expanding industry with significant opportunities for both established players and newcomers. We’re excited about the possibilities ahead and are even considering sponsorship for the next conference,” he remarked.

The Namibia Oil and Gas Conference programme features strategic panel discussions focusing on key topics such as thecurrent landscape of oil and gas in Namibia, as well as finance, independents and critical infrastructure to develop a sustainable energy mix. In addition, a dedicated business-to-business (B2B) service aims to bridge connections betweeninvestors and companies interested and engaged with Namibia’s oil and gas industry. This initiative streamlined businessinteractions by offering tailored matchmaking services to help businesses identify potential partners, explore investment opportunities and navigate the complexities of the sector.

As the oil and gas sector continues to grow, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference serves as a platform that spearheadsconversations on the prospects and growth of the industry in Namibia. It provides a space to learn from countries that have already succeeded in the sector, with the goal of positioning Namibia as the next energy frontier.

The Aldrich Center of Excellence is proud to announce the 3rd Annual World Reverse Engineering & Additive Manufacturing (ReAM) Show, set to take place from September 22 to 24, 2025 in Dubai, UAE. As the region’s foremost platform dedicated to the convergence of reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, and industrial innovation, the World ReAM Show has grown into a powerful ecosystem of government stakeholders, researchers, and global industry pioneers.

The 2025 edition will bring together key decision-makers from across sectors including energy, aerospace, mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, and defense to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing and reverse engineering as future-ready solutions.

With the theme “Enabling Industrial Sovereignty through Additive Manufacturing,” the event will explore pathways to localization, sustainability, and high-performance design through the latest advancements in digital manufacturing technologies.

This year’s participants include ADNOC, ARAMCO, the UK Additive Manufacturing Delegation, the French Additive Manufacturing Delegation, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Airbus, Emirates Airlines, the Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), Khalifa University, Cranfield University (UK), and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Additionally, key entities such as the UAE Space Agency, Yas Marina Circuit, Emirates Medical Association, Dubai Business Group of Gold and Jewelry Designers, and EDGE Group will be joining the dialogue. In the defense sector, institutions like Rabdan Academy will contribute critical insights into the evolving role of additive manufacturing in national security and resilience.

The World ReAM Show serves as a strategic launchpad for national and international players to showcase technologies, forge collaborations, and unlock access to the Middle East’s growing market for industrial digitalization.

This year, the ReAM Show will welcome over 3,000 attendees, including 60+ exhibitors, 100+ speakers, and 200+ key decision-makers.

Exhibitors, speakers, and government institutions are invited to contribute to the dialogue and innovation showcase that will shape manufacturing for the decades ahead.

Empowering the Next Generation of Namibia’s Oil and Gas Leaders

The 3^rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference (NOGC 2025) has announced the launch of the Future Generations Masterclass, a new half-day programme dedicated to inspiring, empowering and preparing Namibia’s future oil and gas professionals. Delivered in partnership with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum, this initiative forms a key part of the conference’s wider mission to create inclusive and sustainable pathways for growth in the country’s emerging energy sector.

The Future Generations Masterclass will offer students, graduates and young professionals a unique platform to explore career opportunities in Namibia’s nascent oil and gas industry, engage directly with seasoned energy leaders and develop the critical leadership and technical skills necessary for success in the sector.

As Namibia’s energy sector transforms, driven by significant offshore discoveries, technological advancement and the global energy transition, the development of skilled local talent has never been more vital. The Future Generations Masterclass will provide attendees with practical tools and insights to navigate this evolving landscape and build fulfilling careers.

Programme Highlights:

Session One: Fostering Leadership and Career Growth for Young Professionals in Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector – Pathways to Success

This session will address key strategies for leadership development, technical training and structured career progression to equip young Namibians for the challenges and opportunities of the oil and gas industry.

Key Discussion Topics:

• Supporting leadership development and career growth for young professionals
• Understanding evolving career trends and emerging opportunities in the energy sector
• Building essential skills through mentorship, training and structured development programmes
• Navigating challenges such as market volatility, sustainability demands, and digitalisation

Session Two: Mentoring and Inspirational Talks

In this engaging session, experienced professionals from Namibia’s oil, gas, and broader energy industries will share personal career journeys, lessons learned and practical advice, providing aspiring professionals with invaluable real-world perspectives on how to succeed and thrive in the energy sector.

Speaking ahead of the event; Jason Kasuto, Chairperson, Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), host of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference explained; “Our goal is to foster a vibrant ecosystem where young Namibians can see themselves as future leaders of the energy industry. Partnering with the Namibia Youth Energy Forum ensures we are not only inspiring the next generation but equipping them with the right skills and networks to contribute meaningfully to Namibia’s energy future.”

Fanuel Shinedima, Founder, Namibia Youth Energy Forum also explained; “This partnership is more than symbolic — it’s a strategic investment in Namibia’s energy future. Together, we are unlocking doors for young Namibians to lead, innovate, and thrive. The Future Generations Masterclass is a launchpad for bold ideas and bold leadership. We are not just preparing talent — we are shaping trailblazers. The Namibia Youth Energy Forum is proud to co-create this legacy.”

The 3rd Namibia Oil and Gas Conference themed “From Exploration to Action – Positioning Namibia as the Next Energy Frontier,” runs from 12–15 August in Windhoek. With Namibia emerging as a rising force in Africa’s energy landscape, the event is set to attract global industry leaders, investors, innovators and policymakers, as it offers exceptional opportunities for knowledge sharing, networking and skills development.

Held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain, the event gathered top energy leaders to address the future of global energy.

• Navigating an Era of Energy Addition- Mark Thomas, Group CEO of Bapco Energies, opened the conference by emphasizing the need for pragmatic, long-term planning amid “unprecedented uncertainty.” He noted, “We’re not witnessing a transition away from hydrocarbons — we’re living through an era of energy addition.”
• Strategic Projects Drive National Energy- Thomas spotlighted Bahrain’s landmark exploration agreement with EOG Resources targeting unconventional gas in the Pre-Khuff formation, alongside the kingdom’s largest offshore 3D seismic survey. He also highlighted the near-completion of the $7- billion Bapco Modernization Program aimed at boosting refining capacity and environmental performance. Looking ahead, Bapco Energies is exploring solar, offshore wind, and small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of its 2030s diversification strategy.
• Infrastructure, Efficiency & Regional Collaboration- Alexander Van Veldhoven, Group Chief Strategy Officer at Bapco Energies, addressed challenges related to infrastructure and energy efficiency. He cited land availability and comparative energy pricing as key hurdles, suggesting that regional cooperation— such as land sourcing in Saudi Arabia—could unlock future interconnection projects. Van Veldhoven also emphasized the importance of affordable hydrogen transport and supporting infrastructure in enabling a viable hydrogen economy.
• Toward a Balanced and Sustainable Energy Future- MPGC 2025 reinforced the Middle East’s pivotal role in achieving global energy resilience by balancing traditional energy exports with accelerating sustainability goals. Dialogue at the conference focused on regional integration, investment in advanced technology, and the importance of adaptive policy frameworks to navigate the sector’s next decade.

The conference served as a vital platform for high-impact dialogue, challenging conventional thinking and encouraging innovative approaches to energy transition and security in the region.