Accra will become the focal point of Africa’s oil and gas sector this week as senior executives from 19 petroleum-producing nations gather for the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) National Oil Companies (NOCs) CEOs Meeting. The summit, hosted by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), will run from September 14–15, 2025.
The high-level meeting is expected to generate actionable strategies around shared infrastructure, local content policies, innovation, and new investment opportunities within Africa’s energy markets. For Ghana, the event cements its position as a rising hub for petroleum dialogue and deal-making at a time when competition for global capital in the sector is intensifying.
Kwame Ntow Amoah, Acting CEO of GNPC and current Chair of the APPO NOC CEOs Forum, will preside over the talks. He said the gathering affirms Ghana’s influence in Africa’s energy landscape and GNPC’s role in driving regional partnerships.
“Bringing together the continent’s top petroleum executives is not just about dialogue, it’s about creating pathways for financing, technology transfer, and sustainable development in Africa’s oil and gas sector,” Mr. Amoah said.
Taking place on the sidelines of Africa Oil Week 2025, the forum is also expected to provide a platform for member states to align on strategies that reduce costs, attract private capital, and boost energy security, particularly through joint projects and cross-border cooperation.
By positioning itself at the center of these discussions, Ghana is signaling its intent to leverage petroleum as a driver for long-term investment, industrial growth, and regional integration.
