Pane Discussion: As international oil companies shift focus and divest assets, indigenous operators are seizing the opportunity to reshape Africa’s energy landscape. This panel explores how local players are driving mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, scaling private investment, and fostering economic growth. Industry leaders will examine the challenges and opportunities facing indigenous companies, their role in retaining value within local economies, and how strategic partnerships and innovative financing models are unlocking a new era of resource ownership and management.