SAIPEC 2025: Pioneering Regional Growth -First Speakers Announced

The Sub Saharan Africa Interna8onal Petroleum Exhibi8on and Conference (SAIPEC) has announced the first set of dis8nguished speakers for its 2025 edi8on, set to take place from 11-13 February at the Eko Conven8on Center, Lagos, Nigeria.

Par8cipants can explore innova8ve strategies, key opportuni8es and hear groundbreaking discussions across three impacMul days of panels, keynotes and networking sessions.

Among the prominent speakers confirmed for this year is Dr. Osayande Igiehon, CEO and Managing Director of Heirs Energies, who will make his inaugural appearance at SAIPEC to provide invaluable insights on the evolving role of independent oil and gas operators across the region.

Now entering its ninth edi?on, SAIPEC, hosted by the Petroleum Technology Associa8on of Nigeria (PETAN) con8nues to serve as a cornerstone event for the African oil, gas and energy sector. Originally designed to bolster the growth of independent companies of all sizes, the conference has evolved in tandem with the increasing par8cipa8on of these operators, who are playing an ever-greater role in acquiring and managing strategic assets. The inclusion of industry leaders like Dr. Igiehon underscores the essen8al role of African independents as drivers of regional energy security, investment, and innova8on.

Further confirmed speakers include:

● Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, CEO, Geoplex Limited, Chairman, Petroleum Technology Associa8on of Nigeria

● Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, CCE, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission

● Menelaos Ydreos, Secretary General, Interna8onal Gas Union

● Engr. Obi Uzu, Vice Chairman, PETAN, CEO, Global Process and Pipelines Limited

● Dr. Daere Akobo, former Assistant Secretary, PETAN, Chairman, PANA Holdings

● Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Execu8ve Officer, Uganda Na8onal Oil Company

● Hon. Rustonlyn Suacco Dennis, President & CEO, NOCAL

● Na8onal Oil Company of Liberia - Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director, Gambia Na8onal Petroleum Corpora8on

● Dr. Amadou Hassane, E&P Director, Ministry of Petroleum, Republic of Niger

● Foday Mansaray, Director General, Petroleum Directorate

● Sierra Leone - Dr. Charles Sangweni, Director General, PURA, United Republic of Tanzania

● Akeem Ariyo, Managing Director, AOS Orwell

● Dr. Osayande Igiehon, CEO and Managing Director, Heirs Energies

● Engr. Emeka Okwuosa, GCEO, Oilserv Limited

● Ufoma Immanuel, CEO, Chappal Energies Limited

● Michelle Burked, Managing Director, West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo)

● Johnbosco Uche, President, Nigerian Associa8on of Petroleum Explora8onists (NAPE)

● Dr Yann Livulibud Yangari, Partner, Flamboyans Services, Former Head of the Gabon Gas Task Force

● Dr. Julius Rone, CEO, UTM Offshore

A full list of speakers can be found at hdps://saipec-event.com/speakers with further names being added daily

A Must-AAend PlaDorm for the Energy Sector

SAIPEC 2025 will feature over 50 insighMul sessions in total, exploring market trends, regulatory developments and emerging technologies. Delegates will also benefit from unrivalled networking opportuni8es, engaging with more than 6,000 energy professionals, operators and service companies from across the African con8nent and beyond.

This year’s event is again complemented by a fully sold-out exhibi8on, showcasing leading operators and service providers, including AOS Orwell, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, Shell Nigeria Eunisell Ltd, Uganda Na8onal Oil Company (UNOC), Oilserv, OIDA Energy Group, BG Technology, Tecon Energy Services, Dorman Long Engineering and many more.

Free visitor registra8on is now open via the SAIPEC website, offering unparalleled access to cuing-edge products, services and innova8ons from the world’s leading energy companies.

SAIPEC encourages early par8cipa8on with a special delegate rate available un?l January 17, 2025. Spaces are limited, so interested par8cipants are urged to secure their places soon to avoid disappointment.

Be Part of Africa’s Leading Oil and Gas Conversation

SAIPEC 2025 promises to set the stage for cri8cal discussions, cross-industry collabora8on and the empowerment of regional players. For more informa8on, to register as a delegate or to explore exhibi8on opportuni8es, visit www.saipec-event.com.