Panel Recap: Finance and Investment for Upstream Growth

Game-changing insight from our expert panel, consisting of moderator Josephine Udonsak, Angelique Peake, Matthieu Milandri, Robert Bose and Brian Reinsborough.

This panel explored the current investment landscape in Africa’s upstream sector, focusing on financing strategies, regulatory stability, and key considerations for investors:

🎯 What's Driving Investment Success

Regulatory Clarity
Investors need predictable policies spanning 5-20 years. Countries like Namibia are building robust legal frameworks before production begins.

Speed Matters⚡
Deal approval delays of 2-3 years kill investment momentum. Angola's streamlined system shows efficiency drives capital allocation.

Partnership Power 🤝
Local partnerships matter more than asset quality alone. Indigenous operators provide invaluable market insights and expertise.

💡 Emerging Trends

🔹 Trading Firms as Financiers: Now play a pivotal role in upstream financing

🔹 Regional Cooperation: Afreximbank and AFC are strengthening cross-border funding access

🔹 Portfolio Diversification: Smart investors balance exposure across multiple African jurisdictions

Join us next year for more expert insight from those leading Africa’s upstream evolution.