AOW Launches in Accra 2025, Marking a Historic Move from Cape Town After 30 Years

Together with the Government of Ghana, Africa Oil Week (“AOW”) and the Africa Prosperity Network are thrilled to announce that the 2025 event will be held in Accra from September 15th to 18th at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel. This momentous relocation from South Africa to Ghana highlights Ghana’s central role in the global energy arena as it prepares to host one of the largest platforms for advancing energy development and investment across Africa.

His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, expressed his pride in welcoming AOW to Accra, calling it a defining moment for both Ghana and the continent. “I am therefore personally delighted to endorse Africa Oil Week and to welcome its move from Cape Town to Accra. My gratitude extends to Sankofa Events for entrusting Ghana as the new host of such a significant gathering, led by Mr. Paul Sinclair, a fellow Ghanaian whose dedication to advancing Africa’s energy sector is truly inspiring.”

AOW’s move to Ghana marks a new era in which Africa can champion its own energy narrative and pursue a unified strategy for oil, gas, and broader energy development. With a focus on driving investment, M&A, and deal flow in the regional energy sector, Paul Sinclair, CEO of Sankofa Events and owner of AOW, emphasized Africa’s unique opportunity to shape its future. “Africa Oil Week is about Africa charting its own course for natural resource development and finding the right partners who share a vision of equitable growth in the sector. Our goal is to secure energy access for our people and to establish a prominent role for Africa in the global energy landscape.”

At a press conference held at the Kempinski Hotel, the organizers conveyed a strong and unified message, now is the time to develop a cohesive and progressive strategy for the continent’s oil and gas potential, ensuring Africa plays a central role in the global energy mix. Mr. Sinclair stated, “It is not simply a choice between fossil fuels and renewables; oil and gas will play a vital role in meeting energy demand for years to come, and we must embrace sustainable, low-carbon strategies that prioritize regional and international needs. Hosting this event in Accra moves us forward in ensuring Africa’s full potential drives economic development and contributes to our future success.”

Across the course of the press conference Ghanaian leadership also contributed to echoing the sentiments of President Nana Akufo-Addo. Hon. Minister Herbert Krapa added to the Press Conference by stating “”We are fully committed to ensuring that all Ministries, National Oil Companies, and Regulators across Africa are represented at the 2025 Africa Oil Week Summit in Accra. Our goal is to make it the premier energy dialogue on the continent, setting the stage for transformative discussions and partnerships that will propel Africa’s energy future.”, whilst Mr. Egbert Faibille Junior, CEO of the Petroleum Commission also contributed by stating “The arrival of Africa Oil Week in Ghana is a landmark occasion for the continent, aligning perfectly with our vision at the Petroleum Commission to strengthen Ghana’s upstream potential and develop new frameworks that will make the national upstream more competitive. We will also be working with our counterparts to ensure all regional regulators are present to ensure AOW maintains a Pan African focus. We thank Sankofa Events and Paul Sinclair for partnering with the Government of Ghana to make this possible.”

With a steadfast commitment to Africa’s prosperity, AOW is also dedicated to supporting African service providers in international projects, empowering them to access tenders and secure their place in Africa’s energy sector. This vision is shared by Africa Prosperity Network, AOW’s strategic partner, as both organizations work tirelessly to establish African companies as leading suppliers in the region’s energy industry.
A spokesperson for Africa Prosperity Network underscored the significance of this partnership: “Hosting a world-class event like AOW in Accra is a proud moment for Ghana and Africa’s oil and gas sector. Over five days, the global energy community will focus on Accra, exploring new projects, frontier markets, and deal-making opportunities within the African upstream. This is Ghana’s opportunity to shine and showcase Africa’s vast energy potential.”

Both AOW and Africa Prosperity Network remain deeply committed to Africa’s sustainable oil and gas development. Together, they believe that Africa must lead its own energy journey, using its natural resources to drive socio-economic growth and secure a vital position in the global energy market.
AOW, along with its partners, eagerly anticipates hosting a gold-standard, world-class event in Accra from September 15th to 18th, 2025, with leading international energy companies, setting the stage for Ghana to become a pivotal hub for energy dialogue, investment, and innovation across Africa.