South Africa will host the G20 African Energy Investment Forum on 21 November to spotlight strategic partnerships and unlock the continent’s vast energy potential.
African Energy Chamber (AEC) executive chairman NJ Ayuk said the event comes at a critical moment for Africa’s energy future.
“Africa’s energy transformation depends on connecting global investors with African projects, while giving local stakeholders a central role in shaping outcomes,” he noted.
The forum, slated for Johannesburg, is expected to feature high-level discussions on mobilising international capital, strengthening local markets and advancing Africa’s energy transition.
Discussions will align with G20 priorities on infrastructure, energy security and private-sector mobilisation.
One session will highlight growing ties between Africa and the Middle East, focusing on Saudi Arabia’s $41 billion pledge over the next decade to support Sub-Saharan Africa.
Saudi-led investment is driving renewable and conventional energy projects, providing scale and expertise to meet rising demand.
Development finance institutions and multilateral organisations will also examine strategies to reduce barriers to investment and create frameworks that mobilise private capital across the continent.
Efficient capital deployment, Ayuk said, will be decisive in determining the pace of Africa’s energy growth and meeting G20-aligned development goals.
Another discussion will explore Africa’s gas potential, positioning it as both a transitional and strategic resource for regional industrialisation and the global energy transition.
A dedicated session on de-risking capital will address practical approaches to mitigating investment risks and structuring finance for bankable projects.
Ayuk stressed that the forum aims to move beyond dialogue.
“These sessions will turn discussions into action, helping unlock the capital and partnerships needed to power growth, create jobs and support sustainable development,” he said.
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