2024 has been an eventful year for Africa’s energy sector with the launch of a new African Energy Bank in Brazzaville, Angola’s departure from OPEC, and the commissioning of the Dangote refinery in Nigeria, the seventh largest refinery in the world. This all comes amidst global geopolitical turmoil marked by a series of coups in West Africa, war in Ukraine and mounting political and economic pressure to move away from fossil fuels. Meanwhile, the continent is playing a balancing act of lifting people out of energy poverty using its abundant hydrocarbon resources, while also contending with the ever-worsening global climate crisis. Despite this, Africa’s most ambitious and industrious leaders have managed to capitalize on the opportunities hidden in adversity, expanding into neighboring countries and sounding the rallying cry for pan-African unity.

Africa’s energy landscape is complex and ever-changing, but amidst the clamor, its energy leaders continue to capitalize on their hydrocarbon, solar and wind resources, all while industrializing and bringing energy security to millions across the continent. Spanning seven countries and featuring over 120 interviews with leading energy executives and ministers, the Africa Energy 2024 report provides the most in-depth and holistic view of sub-Saharan Africa’s ever-evolving energy sector.

TESTIMONIALS

“In order to make energy poverty history by 2030, we need collaboration. Oil and gas will continue to play a crucial role across the continent for many years and the team at GBR recognizes this. We need to continue pushing for more investment, industry partnerships and long-term development strategies.” – NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber

“The ARDA team has enjoyed working with GBR. The collaboration has been seamless, with a high level of professionalism throughout the process. We are proud to have contributed to such a high-quality report.” – Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA)

“The Africa Energy 2024 report met all my expectations. The content is great, and the book overall is awesome! The people interviewed truly provided a strong overview of where Angola’s economy stands, what the main challenges of doing business in Angola are, and how anyone interested can position themselves to enter and navigate the tremendous business opportunities available in the country. Margarita, Micah, and the GBR team at large were also very diligent and proactive. It’s been a pleasure working with you. The AECIPA team and I look forward to continuing our collaboration again next year.” – Bráulio de Brito, Chairman, AECIPA

“The Africa Energy 2024 report offers invaluable insights into the continent's evolving energy landscape, providing a clear roadmap for future opportunities. Working with the GBR team was a seamless and highly productive experience, consistently delivering high-quality data and analysis.” – Foday Mansaray, Director General, Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL)

"Working with GBR has been a truly rewarding experience. Their dedication to capturing the essence of Africa's energy sector is commendable, and their approach has been nothing short of professional. As someone passionate about local content, this rich compendium resonates deeply with me. The focus on key industry developments, especially local content, aligns perfectly with our goals at Montego Energy. We're proud to have been part of this exceptional report." – Owuze Nwuche, CEO, Montego Energy.

“Working with GBR on the Africa Energy 2024 report was a rewarding experience. The report captures critical insights into Angola's energy landscape, and we appreciated GBR's professionalism and attention to detail throughout the process. We are pleased to have been part of such a comprehensive and impactful publication.” – Edilson Bartolomeu, CEO, ACREP Angolan E&P Company

“I am particularly delighted to recommend GBR to business and industry players in Nigeria. They demonstrated a sound knowledge and understanding of the African market and its interplays, which is quite commendable. The content and communication in their reports are very clear, logically arranged and make understanding and decision-making easy. They are indeed an outstanding partner to work with in communicating your business activities and potential to the world.” – Ken Okeiyi, CEO, Eunisell

“Effimax Energy appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with GBR on the Africa Energy 2024 report. Their professionalism and focus on the challenges and opportunities within Africa’s energy sector provided valuable insights.” – Domingos Freitas, Partner, Effimax Energy

“Working with the GBR team was an incredibly pleasant surprise not only for their agility, simplicity and efficiency, but also for the contribution that we could provide for this outstanding report, representing Angola in a very challenging sector across Africa.” – Janice Faria, CEO, Enagol

“Kudos to GBR for a well-curated report. Moneda is pleased to have contributed to the conversations about powering progress in the African energy industry, especially through local content capacity development.” – Ejike Egbuagu, Group Chief Executive, Moneda Invest Africa

“We are pleased to have our partners featured in the Africa Energy 2024 report. Congratulations, GBR, and well done. The team’s professionalism and dedication to showcasing vital insights in the energy sector, particularly in Africa, are commendable. We look forward to working even more closely with the GBR team in the coming years.” – Taiwo Afonja, Managing Partner, Dentons ACAS-Law

“Thank you, GBR, and congratulations on creating an excellent Africa Energy 2024 report. The focus on local content positioning and capacity building for the continent is impressive. Much applause to you and the entire team.” – Ola Adebowale, CEO, Victory Oil & Energy

“It was a distinct pleasure working with Margarita and Micah. They were very professional throughout the process and great GBR ambassadors, I must say. Congratulations on doggedly delivering the Africa Energy 2024 report.” – Dimeji Bassir, CEO, Ofserv

“My first experience collaborating with the GBR team showcased a remarkable level of professionalism from the representatives. Now, reflecting on the final product, the Africa Energy 2024 report, I am truly impressed… I am honored to contribute to such a remarkable report.” – Frecissimo Sarmento, District Manager, ChampionX Químicos