Forging Africa's Strategic Energy Growth Through Global Collaboration
Building on a 25-year legacy of energy leadership, the Strategic Conference remains one of Africa’s most respected gatherings in the oil, gas, and broader energy sectors. Renowned for convening top-tier business and political decision-makers, the 2026 edition will spotlight transformative discussions led by regional and global leaders across the energy value chain.
This trusted platform empowers participants to move decisively from consensus to action. With a clear focus on advancing global energy security and decarbonisation goals, it fosters critical regional collaboration and supports robust policy frameworks that enable major partnerships, commitments, and deals.
For over two decades, the event has united leaders to drive energy progress—leveraging technological innovation and addressing key funding challenges. By cultivating open dialogue and strategic alliances, it continues to shape Africa’s energy future and serves as a catalyst for long-term, impactful change.
Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Honourable Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Republic of Uganda
Special Adviser to the President – Energy
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Petroleum Resources
Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria & ECOWAS
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
High Commissioner to Nigeria
High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania
Commission Chief Executive
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Executive Secretary
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
GCEO
NNPC Limited
Ag. Deputy CEO
Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Director General
Petroleum Commission, The Gambia
Executive VP | Chairman
Eni Sub-Saharan Africa | Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE)
Country Chairman & MD
TotalEnergies Nigeria
EVP & Country Chair
Shell Nigeria
Chairman & MD
Chevron Nigeria Mid-Africa Business Unit
Chairman & MD
ExxonMobil Affiliates in Nigeria
Chairman | MD & CEO
Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) | Aradel Holdings Plc
MD & CEO
NLNG
Coordinating Director
Decade of Gas Secretariat
Executive Secretary
African Refiners & Distributors Association (ARDA)
MD - West Africa
Equinix
MD
Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP)
West Africa Representative
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
Co-Founder & CEO
Falcon Corporation
MD
Oando Energy Resources
MD
West African Gas Pipeline Co. Ltd
Founder & CEO
Petralon Energy
MD & CEO
Platform Petroleum Limited
President
Nigerian Gas Association
Chairman
PETAN
Deputy MD & CEO
NLNG
Vice Chair - EMEA
Wood Mackenzie
Director - Corporate Services
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Director - Capacity Building
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
General Manager Human Capacity Development
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Ag. Director – Planning, Research & Statistics
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Ag. Director - Project Certification and Authorization Division
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
Country President
Schneider Electric West Africa
Partner | Africa Oil & Gas Leader
PwC
CEO | President
MicCom Cables And Wires Ltd | Cable Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CAMAN)
Group MD
Levene Energies Limited
MD & CEO
Transafam Power Limited
Director
Pacegate Energy & Resources Limited (PEARL)
CEO
AFRENTRA
VP - Consulting
Wood Mackenzie
Vice Chairman
PETAN
MD & CEO
EnergyInc Advisors
Director - Upstream Consulting
S&P Global
GM
Aveon Offshore
Team Lead - Projects & Natural Resources
Y Awonuga LP
Cluster Coordinator Renewable Energy
GIZ Nigeria
Senior Director & Head of the EMEA Gas, LNG, & Low Carbon Gas Consulting
S&P Global
Head of Africa New Business Development Upstream & Carbon Management
Wood Mackenzie
Africa Head of Fuels and Refining
S&P Global
Assistant Manager - PCAD
Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
2026 Themes in Focus Include
Global Energy Positioning
Positioning Nigeria as a reliable, competitive and investable global energy partner in a volatile world.
Upstream Growth
Recognising upstream performance as foundational to national energy security.
Strategic Partnerships & Regional Alliances
Building strategic partnerships and regional alliances to advance shared energy ambitions in a challenging global landscape.
Finance & Investment
Driving investment to scale energy production.
Gas & LNG
Anchoring gas as the strategic foundation for industrial development and export-led growth.
Technology, Innovation & AI
Delivering integrated, market-responsive energy systems through AI-enabled digital and efficiency solutions.
Midstream & Downstream Infrastructure Development
Prioritising capital-led midstream and downstream infrastructure development to accommodate rising demand and diversified energy sources.
Decarbonisation & Renewable Energies
Defining the energy frontier in a decarbonising global economy.
NOG Energy Week gives us a mirror, a chance to reflect on where we are, a compass to define where we want to go, and a map to strategise how to get there. This year, with the theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Global Partnerships and Innovation", we are compelled to do more than just talk. We are compelled to act boldly, and collaboratively.
H.E. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D
Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Federal Republic of Nigeria
The NOG platform has grown into a dynamic space where ideas converge, investments are catalysed, and partnerships are born. Indeed, it exemplifies the very spirit of this year’s theme “Accelerating Global Energy Progress through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation.
H. E. Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Ph.D
Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Federal Republic of Nigeria
This landmark event not only continues to shape the trajectory of our industry but also the future of energy in Nigeria and how we show up around the globe. Now in its 24th edition, NOG Energy Week has grown into a cornerstone of high-level engagement, bringing together governments, industry investors, academia, and others to chart the course of our energy future.
Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari
GCEO, NNPC Limited
Uniting Global Industry Leaders to Define the Future Of Energy
