Tag: africa energy forum

Anticipation builds for Africa Energy Forum 2026, as registration opens for a ‘turning point’ gathering of stakeholders

This year’s Africa Energy Forum, to be held in Dubai across 16-19 June under the theme “Building Africa’s Industrialised Future”, will capture a turning point in narrative and ambition, as the African energy conversation moves from policy to projects, from basic access to industrial-grade reliability and scale.

Harnessing Africa's potential to become the global leader in energy transition

Partnering with Africa Legal, Webber Wentzel’s expert energy and mining sector teams have launched a new thought leadership guide examining key issues, challenges, and opportunities for those vital sectors in Africa.

Cradle to grave solutions for Africa’s key role in global energy transition

As the Africa Energy Forum comes to South Africa for the first time, Jonathan Veeran, Mzukisi Kota and Mlungisi Mahlangu discuss the nexus between Africa’s mining and energy sectors

Powering Progress: Why Business and Human Rights Must Be at the Heart of Africa’s Energy Future

Africa is poised to become one of the most dynamic frontiers for energy investment. Ahead of the Africa Energy Forum 2025, Webber Wentzel partners Pooja Dela and Dylan Cron explore how Business and Human Rights principles have become a core driver

All is fair in love and petroleum

Webber Wentzel is a leading legal adviser for the energy sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ahead of Africa Energy Forum 2025, partner Dylan Cron and Senior Associate Michael Benefeld explore fairness and contractual certainty under the Petroleum Products Act

Driving success through innovation

As things stand, the renewable energy and oil & gas industries need to coexist. Michael Jenkins of Lopes Attorneys spoke to Craig Sisterson about balancing renewables and oil & gas as African nations develop an exciting future.

Dynamic, difference-making conversations

In light of the Africa Energy Forum, leading energy and infrastructure lawyer Amyn Mussa spoke to Craig Sisterson about key challenges facing the sector.