Wood Mackenzie is proud to be attending and speaking at NOG Energy Week as an official Strategic Partner
Continuing its 25-year legacy of energy leadership, the NOG Energy Week Strategic Conference will feature transformative discussions from regional and global leaders representing the entire energy ecosystem.
The Strategic Conference will facilitate the regional collaboration, strengthen policy frameworks, harness advancements in technology and proffer solutions to accessing the requisite funding challenges for meeting energy sufficiency.
Speaking engagements:
Tuesday 1st July 16:00 - 16:50
STRATEGIC PANEL SESSION: Increasing Investment into Africa’s Upstream Sector
Mansur Mohammed, Africa Upstream & Carbon Management New Business Development
As investment dynamics shift, new opportunities are emerging for oil and gas development across the continent. How can Africa capitalise on this and make projects more attractive to investors? What strategies can be employed to de-risk investments and enhance returns? What opportunities are available for equity financing?
Wednesday 2nd July 12:10 - 13:00
STRATEGIC PANEL SESSION: Harnessing Africa’s Energy Shift - From Acquisition to Optimisation
David Parkinson, VP Consulting
By the end of 2025, Africa’s production is expected to rise by 500,000 bpd to nearly 7 million bpd with Nigeria and Angola alone projected to contribute around 3.9 million bpd. At the same time, recent acquisitions have resulted in NOCs and indigenous companies seizing the opportunity to consolidate their position as leading players in the sector. How can these operators leverage their unique starting positions to enhance output? How are they fortifying their business models and operations through their investments?
More information coming soon!
Wood Mackenzie attendees:

Mansur Mohammed
Africa Upstream & Carbon Management New Business Development
Mansur is the Head of West Africa Upstream Content, Sub-Saharan Africa Oil & Gas.
Latest articles by Mansur
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The Edge
Nigeria’s bold strategy to double oil production
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Opinion
Navigating Nigeria’s changing oil and gas landscape
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The Edge
Financing the next phase of Africa’s oil and gas development
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Opinion
The key factors shaping investment in Africa’s upstream industry
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Opinion
Three critical factors to developing Africa’s oil and gas resources

David Parkinson
Vice President, Upstream Consulting
David leads our exploration strategy team and is also responsible for exploration consulting.
Latest articles by David
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The Edge
Nigeria’s bold strategy to double oil production
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Opinion
Emboldened and disciplined exploration: results from our Future of Exploration 2024 Survey
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Opinion
Three critical factors to developing Africa’s oil and gas resources
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Opinion
Can carbon offset crude move from idea to reality?
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Opinion
What is the future of oil and gas exploration?
We look forward to seeing you at the event. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.