Welligence CEO to Highlight Data-Driven Energy Investment at AEW 2025 in Cape Town

Africa’s hydrocarbon landscape is experiencing a resurgence in exploration and production (E&P) activity, drawing renewed interest from both international oil majors and independent players.

 

The upcoming Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies will see an impressive roster of industry leaders descend on Cape Town, with Ross Lubetkin, CEO of Welligence Energy Analytics, confirmed as a headline speaker. As the continent takes centre stage in the global energy transition and security debate, Lubetkin’s participation promises to infuse the event with actionable intelligence and forward-looking strategies for capitalizing on Africa’s dynamic oil and gas sector.

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African Upstream: A Magnet for Global Investors

Africa’s hydrocarbon landscape is experiencing a resurgence in exploration and production (E&P) activity, drawing renewed interest from both international oil majors and independent players. Welligence Energy Analytics, a global leader in upstream intelligence, is uniquely positioned to offer granular, data-driven analysis for investors navigating these emerging markets.

From the burgeoning deepwater basins of Senegal, through the mature fields of Angola and Nigeria, to frontier discoveries in Namibia, Welligence tracks trends and provides actionable insights that help investors make informed, timely decisions in complex, fast-evolving markets.

Lubetkin and his team are expected to share their perspectives on the key drivers of investment, licensing rounds, and merger & acquisition (M&A) activity that are transforming Africa’s energy landscape.

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LNG: Africa’s Rising Role on the Global Stage

Welligence’s most recent outlook highlighted sub-Saharan Africa as a pivotal region for LNG (liquefied natural gas) growth, with the firm forecasting sustained high LNG prices through 2025. This trend, paired with shifting global supply dynamics, positions African coastal assets—particularly in East and West Africa—as strategic acquisition targets for global investors and operators.

Projects moving toward final investment decision (FID) in Africa are increasingly viewed as critical to future global LNG supply security, particularly as Asia-Pacific buyers seek to diversify long-term supply contracts. With Europe and Asia ramping up LNG imports amid energy transition uncertainties, Africa’s projects are well-poised to play a defining role in global energy markets.

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Recent Industry Engagement and Trends

In May 2025, Welligence joined the African Energy Chamber (AEC) for a high-profile webinar, dissecting recent momentum in African E&P. Key themes from the session included:

• Growing international interest in West African frontier plays

• A revival of mature production in Angola and Nigeria

• The opening of new licensing rounds, attracting a wider pool of participants

• Independent oil and gas companies leading much of the M&A wave, acquiring divested assets and driving operational innovation

Welligence’s data-backed insights are empowering operators and investors to navigate regulatory landscapes, assess basin potential, and respond quickly to changing market opportunities.

“The Welligence team continues to shape how investors understand African energy – from geology to geopolitics,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Their data-driven insights provide clarity in a fast-evolving market… Welligence is helping bridge the gap between ambition and action.”

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AEW 2025: The Premier Deal-Making Platform

Africa Energy Week has emerged as the preeminent platform for project operators, financiers, technology innovators, and government leaders to converge, collaborate, and sign pivotal deals. The event’s reputation as the official marketplace for African energy investment continues to grow, making it the go-to forum for aligning capital with Africa’s urgent energy priorities.

At AEW 2025, Ross Lubetkin will join a high-level panel discussion focused on “Aligning International Capital with Africa’s Energy Priorities.” The session will explore how transparent intelligence, collaboration between African and global stakeholders, and real-time market data can accelerate exploration, development, and, ultimately, access to reliable energy for millions across the continent.

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Bridging Ambition and Action

As African nations push for greater energy access, industrialization, and economic growth, the need for sound, data-driven investment strategies is more important than ever. The participation of Welligence Energy Analytics at AEW 2025 signals a renewed focus on smart, responsible investment and partnerships that can unlock Africa’s true potential as a global energy powerhouse.

For more details on AEW 2025, its speakers, and dealmaking opportunities, visit: www.AECWeek.com

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