Ghana is set to host the prestigious Africa Oil Week (AOW) from September 15th to 18th, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra.
This significant event marks the first time in 30 years that AOW will move from its traditional venue in Cape Town, South Africa.
President Nana Akufo-Addo welcomed the move with enthusiasm, describing it as a landmark moment for both Ghana and the continent. “I am delighted to endorse Africa Oil Week and welcome its move to Accra. My gratitude goes to Sankofa Events and Mr. Paul Sinclair for choosing Ghana as the new host, showcasing his dedication to advancing Africa’s energy sector,” the President stated in a goodwill message.
At a press launch held on November 13, 2024, in Accra, Paul Sinclair, CEO of Sankofa Events and owner of AOW, highlighted Ghana’s exemplary role as a resource-rich nation with a robust legal system and business-friendly environment. “Hosting AOW in Accra underscores our commitment to ensuring that Africa’s energy potential drives economic development sustainably and inclusively,” Sinclair remarked. He emphasized the need to balance oil and gas with renewables to meet long-term energy demands while embracing low-carbon strategies.
Sinclair also pointed out Ghana’s status as a model for strategic international partnerships in natural resource development, stating, “Africa Oil Week is about Africa taking charge of its resource development, seeking partners who share a vision for equitable growth.”
Minister of State for Energy, Herbert Krapa, encouraged African Ministries, National Oil Companies, and Regulators attending the 2025 summit to leverage the expertise available at the event to build domestic capacity in the oil and gas industry. He underscored the essential role of oil and gas in Africa’s economy, stating, “Our commitment is to make AOW the premier energy dialogue on the continent, fostering transformative discussions that shape Africa’s energy future.”
Egbert Faibille Junior, CEO of the Petroleum Commission, lauded Sankofa Events for choosing Ghana as the host, aligning with the Commission’s objective of enhancing the country’s upstream potential. “The arrival of AOW in Ghana is a landmark occasion that aligns with our vision to strengthen national and regional regulatory frameworks,” he noted.
Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Africa Prosperity Network, urged the media to promote the event, emphasizing its significance for West Africa’s position in the global energy landscape. “The move of AOW to Ghana highlights West Africa’s crucial role in the hydrocarbon sector and solidifies Ghana’s image as a commercial hub,” he said.
The Africa Oil Week 2025 promises to bring together stakeholders from across the continent for crucial discussions aimed at propelling Africa’s energy future.
