West African Energy Summit Session Speakers 

The inaugural West African Energy Summit (WAES) 2024, organised by OGV Group in partnership with the Ministry of Energy for Ghana, is set to feature a groundbreaking keynote session delivered by two distinguished speakers: Dr Omar Farouk, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), and Mr Rashid Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), African Union.

With West Africa's abundant natural resources and energy potential, coupled with a new wave of leadership committed to achieving energy success, the summit aims to foster conversations, collaboration, and investment opportunities in regional oil, gas, and renewable resources.

Dr Omar Farouk, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO)

Mr Rashid Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission (AFREC), African Union

With decades of experience in the energy sector, Dr Omar Farouk and Mr Rashid Abdallah will address how natural gas can serve as a cornerstone for economic transformation in Africa. They will explore the potential of natural gas to fuel power generation, support manufacturing industries, and create jobs, while also discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by the global push for decarbonization. Their session will provide insights on attracting investment, enhancing infrastructure, and implementing policies that promote sustainable and equitable growth through the monetisation of natural gas resources.

The summit will also be honoured by the presence of His Excellency Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal. Senegal's significant advancements in the upstream sector, particularly around the SNE field—estimated at approximately 1,746 million barrels of oil and 862 billion cubic meters of natural gas—demonstrate the country's potential. The Grand Tortue/Ahmeyin (GTA) deposit, located at the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, with 566 billion cubic meters of natural gas, further highlights the strong political will behind Senegal’s hydrocarbon development.

Dan Hyland, Operations Director of OGV Group, emphasised the importance of this session, stating, 
"This session highlights the critical role natural gas plays in Africa’s economic diversification and industrial growth while addressing environmental concerns. The insights shared by Dr Farouk and Mr Abdallah will be invaluable for stakeholders looking to harness Africa’s energy potential."

Register now to secure your place as a delegate or exhibitor and take advantage of this opportunity to network, learn, and contribute to the region’s energy evolution.

For more information and to register, please visit: West African Energy Summit 2024 | 3-5 Sept. | Accra, Ghana

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