In a bold move to reshape Africa’s energy landscape, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has introduced a suite of Strategic Advisory and Investment Services designed to catalyze energy sector growth and position the continent as a prime destination for global energy capital. 

With a focus on long-term value creation, the AEC’s new services target the entire project lifecycle in the oil, gas, and petrochemicals space, supporting not only international investment but also African-led energy development.

The launch comes at a pivotal moment, as energy demand across Africa soars and investment momentum builds. The AEC’s State of African Energy 2025 Outlook Report forecasts that total capital expenditure in the energy sector will hit $43 billion this year, rising to $54 billion by 2030. 

Meanwhile, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) surged 73% in Q1 2024, driven by heightened interest from Asian and Middle Eastern national oil companies and growing regional appetite for cross-border expansion.

To meet the needs of an increasingly competitive investment environment, the AEC’s new services offer investors a turnkey approach to navigating Africa’s diverse and evolving markets. 

These include high-level project planning, feasibility studies, financial modeling, regulatory compliance advisory, market entry strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. With a deep network across the continent’s public and private sectors, the AEC also provides deal origination, stakeholder engagement, and post-investment support.

“The AEC has set a strong mandate to make energy poverty history in Africa, and to do this, the organization has committed to working closely with African governments, international operators, and financiers,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “Through a combination of sector expertise, technical proficiency, and market insight, the AEC enables clients to capture value, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth in complex energy markets.”

What sets the AEC’s offering apart is its comprehensive scope across the petroleum value chain. From upstream exploration to midstream infrastructure and downstream petrochemical development, the organization facilitates investment opportunities through contractor representation, project structuring, engineering support, and sourcing of critical materials.

The timing couldn’t be more significant. As Africa’s upstream potential continues to attract global attention, licensing rounds are opening up across the continent from Libya and Egypt to Angola, Tanzania, South Africa, and beyond. Alongside these developments, regulatory reforms and improved fiscal terms are making African jurisdictions more investment-friendly, while frontier markets offer new areas for exploration and growth.

Against this backdrop, the AEC’s advisory services aim to bridge the knowledge and execution gap for companies seeking entry into or expansion within African energy markets. 

By combining policy insight, technical know-how, and strategic foresight, the AEC is positioning itself as the go-to partner for energy investors committed to sustainable, high-impact growth in Africa.