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Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Ministry, African Energy Chamber (AEC) Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Drive Energy Investment, Collaboration

The partnership deepens energy investment and cooperation by opening pathways for collaboration across oil, gas, refining and broader energy market development

Venezuela’s leading petroleum authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) - the voice of the African energy sector - aimed at strengthening investment and collaboration across the oil, gas and broader energy sector. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of People’s…

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    • U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum Expands to Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security
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U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum Expands to Critical Minerals and Supply Chain Security

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum in Houston signals a strategic shift toward integrated energy and critical minerals investment, strengthening U.S. partnerships across Africa’s resource and industrial value chains

The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum (USAEMF) has relaunched with a dedicated focus on critical minerals, marking an important evolution in its role as a platform for U.S.-Africa commercial engagement. Building on its foundation in energy, power and industrial projects, the forum’s expanded scope positions it at the center of…

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Africa, Venezuela Advance Practical Trade and Investment Cooperation

The African Energy Chamber’s delegation to Caracas advanced cooperation with Venezuelan authorities on expanding trade beyond energy, addressing regulatory bottlenecks and promoting reciprocal investment across the Global South

A high-level working visit to Caracas by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) this February marked a significant step in strengthening Africa–Venezuela cooperation, moving engagement beyond hydrocarbons toward broader South–South trade and investment opportunities. The discussions focused on removing longstanding transactional bottlenecks and boosting bilateral trade in goods, services and…

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African Energy Chamber (AEC), Venezuelan Petroleum Leadership Forge Structured Hydrocarbon Partnership

The African Energy Chamber and Venezuela’s top petroleum officials have agreed on a 12-month action plan to accelerate upstream rehabilitation, gas development, trade flows and cross-continental investment

Venezuela is positioning itself for accelerated oil and gas growth, targeting a near-term increase in production from 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) to 1.2 million bpd, with a 2027 objective of 1.5 million bpd and a longer-term return toward its installed capacity of 2.8 million bpd. For African investors…

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Senegal’s Petrosen Heads to Caribbean Energy Week to Collaborate with Suriname

Petrosen’s delegation is expected to engage with Suriname’s Staatsolie to share insights on offshore development, seismic interpretation and workforce capacity-building

A delegation from Senegal’s Petrosen E&P is confirmed to attend Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026 in Paramaribo, presenting a key opportunity to deepen technical collaboration with Suriname’s Staatsolie and other regional stakeholders. The visit underscores a growing recognition that, despite being separated by the Atlantic, Senegal and Suriname face remarkably…

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Regulatory Clarity in Venezuela Shows How Africa Can Unlock Energy Capital

As U.S. licenses open doors for Shell in Venezuela, African energy markets face a similar need for credible frameworks to attract capital at African Energy Week 2026

Just days ago, Shell announced that newly issued U.S. general licenses for oil and gas exploration in Venezuela would allow it to advance its long-stalled Dragon gas project, tapping into an estimated 4.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves off Venezuelan shores and potentially bringing first production online within…

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South Africa Strengthens Workforce Readiness Ahead of Critical Minerals Boom

African Mining Week 2026, scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town, will highlight initiatives by South Africa and other African mining markets to equip their workforce for the anticipated surge in the global critical minerals sector

As South Africa accelerates the expansion of its critical minerals sector - including plans to unlock an estimated R40 trillion in iron reserves - skills development has become a cornerstone of its long-term growth strategy. By targeting R2 trillion in investment over the next five years, the country recognizes that…

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Africa, Venezuela Move to Formalize Global South Energy Cooperation

A working visit to Caracas by the African Energy Chamber this week aims to strengthen hydrocarbon collaboration, expand focus on gas and petrochemicals and advance technical training partnerships

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) this week advanced a structured program of cooperation with Venezuela during a high-level working visit aimed at aligning both regions on hydrocarbon development, trade expansion and capacity building. The visit opened with meetings with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s Vice Minister for Africa, Yuri…

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African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026

African Mining Week will feature high-level panel discussions and project showcases, linking global investors with Africa’s mining sector priorities and lucrative investment and partnership opportunities

With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the center of global supply chain strategies and investment flows. The continent hosts the world’s largest reserves of platinum group metals, chrome and…

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Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs

Africa’s untapped $8.6 trillion mineral worth has the potential to help African nations realize their employment creation agenda

Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals 2026, released last week by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth -…