Prepared to represent a unique opportunity to drive sustainability and innovation within Nigeria’s energy landscape, the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Council, is set to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs with the aim to foster a collaborative environment where cutting-edge research and technological advancements can thrive.
In preparation for this, it is staging the inaugural Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS 2024), a ground-breaking event aimed at reshaping the future of Africa’s gas industry.
This is expected to hold from June 13-14, 2024 in Abuja, with the theme: “Igniting the Future: Driving Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Landscape through Gas Technology and Innovation.”
The society is staging the conference in collaboration with key partners such as the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), Abuja Chamber of Commerce & Industry Nigeria, African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), Decade of Gas, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), African Energy Chamber, among others.
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“By bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, we aim to foster a collaborative environment where cutting-edge research and technological advancements can thrive.
“The theme of the summit underscores the commitment to advancing sustainable energy practices through innovative gas technologies and highlights the crucial role of gas in Africa’s energy transition,” said Salahuddeen Tahir, Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigeria Council.
According to Tahir, SPE commitment is to not only advance sustainable energy practices but also to unlock the immense potential of gas as a key driver in Africa’s energy transition.
AGIS 2024 is primed to a catalyst for revolutionizing Africa’s gas sector through cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs. With a focus on promoting innovation, shaping policy frameworks, unlocking financing avenues, nurturing capacity building, and cultivating entrepreneurship, this summit aims to ignite the future and drive sustainability in Africa’s energy landscape.
The summit will feature a detailed technical agenda with a variety of sub-topics designed to address the most pressing issues and opportunities in the gas sector. Attendees will have the chance to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, financiers, and entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing and networking.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo and host of others egg heads in the industry are expected at the forum.
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