The forum will open with keynote addresses and remarks from leading U.S. policymakers, setting the stage for the day’s discussions.
6 AUGUST 2025
FIRESIDE CHATS
At the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF), fireside chats offer direct, high-level conversations with leading U.S. and African energy decision-makers. These sessions deliver practical insights and unfiltered perspectives on investment, policy, and regional collaboration. Investors will hear from key institutions including the Export-Import Bank of the United States on financing opportunities and strategies to unlock cross-border energy development.
NETWORKING LUNCH
The networking lunch at USAEF offers a valuable opportunity for participants to connect in a more informal, social setting. Attendees will enjoy a carefully curated lunch while engaging in meaningful conversations with peers, industry leaders, investors, and policymakers. This dedicated networking time is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas, foster new partnerships, and strengthen existing relationships.
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS: DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries, with substantial reserves of critical minerals such as cobalt, copper, and lithium—key to the global energy transition. As international interest grows, the session will examine the DRC’s resource potential alongside key issues of security, stability, and the evolving role of the United States in supporting sustainable development and investment.
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS: NIGERIA
Nigeria is unlocking new upstream opportunities with Petroleum Industry Act reforms and new licensing rounds for undeveloped fields. Major projects like the AKK Pipeline, Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline, and expansions in deepwater gas are positioning the country as a leading hub for production and regional gas supply
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS: ANGOLA AT 50
As Angola marks 50 years of independence, the country is entering a new chapter defined by energy expansion, infrastructure development, and investment-driven growth. With ongoing reforms, a strong hydrocarbons base, and increasing interest in renewable energy and logistics, Angola is positioning itself as a key player in regional transformation. This moment offers a strategic opportunity to accelerate partnerships that will shape the nation’s next era of progress.
COUNTRY SPOTLIGHTS: LIBYA
Libya is reviving its upstream sector with exploration in the Ghadames, Sirte, and Murzuq basins, plus an upcoming 22-block licensing round. The National Oil Corporation is advancing 45 greenfield and brownfield projects, targeting output of 2 million BPD. Major gas monetization initiatives — such as Structures A&E and the Bouri Gas Utilization Project — are expanding reserves for export.
EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS
The U.S.-Africa Energy Forum will feature strategic sessions with key industry players including Heirs Energies, Frazer and Libya's National Oil Corporation, highlighting opportunities for collaboration in sustainable energy development across the continent. These discussions aim to foster investment, innovation and partnerships that drive Africa's energy transition and economic growth.
7 AUGUST 2025 - INVITE-ONLY
Closed Door Roundtables & B2B / B2G Meetings
The private roundtables at the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) offer an exclusive platform for direct Government-to-Business (G2B) engagement, focusing on investment opportunities in specific African nations. These intimate sessions are designed to facilitate in-depth discussions on each country's licensing rounds, the current status of their energy sectors, and the specific investment capital required to unlock their full potential. It's a unique opportunity for governments to present their vision and projects directly to potential investors, fostering concrete pathways for collaboration and capital deployment.
INVEST IN DRC ROUNDTABLE
Explore emerging energy and mining opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a focus on unlocking critical minerals and infrastructure development through strategic partnerships.
INVEST IN LIBYA ROUNDTABLE
Engage with stakeholders in Libya's energy sector as the country works to stabilize and scale oil and gas production through international cooperation.
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