The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and S&P Global Energy have signed a five-year agreement extending their partnership with African Energy Week (AEW) through 2031. The memorandum of understanding was signed on October 13 during the opening ceremony of AEW 2026 in Cape Town.
The agreement formalizes a long-term collaboration between the organizers of the continent’s energy investment conference and a global provider of energy market data and analysis. It is intended to strengthen the role of market intelligence in discussions about investment and project development across Africa.
The memorandum was signed by NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the AEC, and Christian Nilsson, chief commercial officer of S&P Global Energy.
Market intelligence and investment
S&P Global Energy provides data, research and analysis covering energy and commodity markets, including supply, demand and pricing. Such information can help companies evaluate projects and help investors compare opportunities across different markets.
These issues are particularly relevant as African countries seek investment in oil and gas production, gas infrastructure, electricity generation, refining and industrial processing. Access to reliable market data can support commercial decisions, although it does not guarantee that projects will secure financing or proceed to development.
The partnership is designed to bring S&P Global Energy’s expertise into AEW, which brings together government representatives, energy companies, project developers and investors for discussions on investment opportunities across the continent.
New outlook report launched at AEW 2026
The partnership comes as the AEC and S&P Global deepen their focus on data-driven analysis of African energy markets. On October 13, the organizations announced the launch of the AEC: State of African Energy 2027 Outlook report, powered by S&P Global Energy data.
The report examines market trends, policy changes and investment opportunities across Africa’s energy sector. It is intended to inform investors, policymakers and project developers assessing the continent’s energy outlook.
Extending the partnership through 2031 provides a framework for continued cooperation between the two organizations. Its longer-term value will depend on the quality of the analysis produced and how effectively companies, governments and investors use it to inform decisions.
The agreement reinforces AEW’s role as a platform connecting African energy projects with international capital and expertise, while highlighting the importance of market data in shaping investment decisions.
