The session will delve into the pathways for scaling investment, optimizing returns and revitalizing the continent's energy sector to meet global energy demand. Moderated by Jacqueline Chinwe, Global Future Energy Leader at the World Energy Council, the panel will feature Jean-Michel Jacoulot, CEO of Trident Energy; Bienvenido Nguema, CEO of GE Petrol; Ian Cloke, COO of Afentra; and Marcellin Simba Ngabi, CEO of Gabon Oil Company (GOC). Together, these leaders bring deep insights into Africa's energy industry and will offer invaluable perspectives on how to harness the potential of mid-life and mature assets.

IAE 2025 is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit www.invest-africa-energy.com. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Independent operators are spearheading new efforts to maximize production across Africa’s mature oil markets – particularly in Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola – by prioritizing incremental exploration, enhanced recovery techniques and innovative technologies to breathe new life into aging assets. Trident Energy, a leading player in this space, is committed to revitalizing mature fields and maximizing value from existing infrastructure. In Equatorial Guinea, the company has launched a three-well infill drilling campaign on Block G – home to the Ceiba and Okume fields – while implementing infrastructure upgrades and advanced recovery methods to boost output.

In Gabon, GOC is working to raise national production to 220,000 barrels per day by accelerating both on- and offshore exploration and redeveloping mature and marginal fields. The national oil company is pursuing partnerships with private investors to access technical expertise and funding, while the government has introduced new fiscal incentives and streamlined licensing processes to attract international players. Key initiatives include enhanced oil recovery programs and infrastructure improvements aimed at extending the productive life of mature fields.

Meanwhile in Angola, Afentra is leading efforts to optimize and redevelop legacy assets, following its recent approval for the acquisition of Block 3/05 and Block 23. These shallow-water assets offer long-life production with significant upside through redevelopment and efficiency improvements. Angola’s broader strategy involves rejuvenating mature offshore fields such as Dalia and PSVM, which remain rich in reserves despite natural decline. The government and operators alike are focused on deploying advanced technologies and securing private sector investment to enhance output, lower operational costs and ensure long-term production sustainability.

At IAE 2025, this panel will offer a strategic platform for investors, operators and policymakers to explore how targeted investments in mature and mid-life assets can unlock value and extend field life across Africa’s key oil-producing markets. By spotlighting real-world examples and forward-looking strategies, the session will equip stakeholders with actionable insights to drive sustainable production growth and long-term returns.