Aberdeen: The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has reaffirmed its support for the West African Energy Summit (WAES), scheduled for November 18-19, 2025, in Aberdeen. In preparation for the event, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of AEC, will visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote address titled "Opportunities in Africa" at the OGV Taproom, tailored for the UK supply chain.

According to African Press Organization, the WAES, organized in collaboration with OGV Group, serves as a key platform for investment, technology transfer, and cross-border collaboration between African energy producers and global service providers. Ayuk's visit highlights the AEC's dedication to strengthening energy partnerships between Africa and Europe, especially considering Africa's evolving oil, gas, and energy transition.

Ayuk's appearance in Aberdeen will also preview themes from African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, a major energy event organized by the AEC, taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, 2025. This event will feature the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, showcasing Africa's role in the global energy transition and offering a platform for project developers, financiers, and service providers to influence the continent's energy future.

The developments are driven by investment strategies, regulatory reforms, and increased national oil company involvement, creating a competitive environment for foreign investment and technology. As countries in the region work to reverse production declines, expedite discoveries, and enhance regional energy integration, events like WAES are vital for forming cross-border partnerships to achieve Africa's goals of energy security, economic growth, and a just transition.

During the event, Ayuk will join the Africas Opportunity for UK Supply Chain Engagement session, providing insights on investment-ready landscapes in key African markets such as Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Namibia, and Mozambique. He will also outline the AEC's vision for inclusive growth, local content development, and aligning global expertise with Africa's long-term energy security objectives.

Ayuk emphasizes that Africa's energy future relies on strategic partnerships that deliver technology, capital, and capacity building. The UK supply chain is crucial in this, not as outsiders, but as committed partners in Africa's growth and resilience.

The WAES event will serve as a gateway for UK service companies to align with Africa's energy goals, from deepwater developments and LNG production to renewables and hydrogen deployment. By linking global innovation with Africa's resources, the summit aims to foster sustainable development, economic growth, and improved energy access across the continent.