African oil-producing nations are setting their sights on U.S. funding as they gear up for the inaugural Energy Investment Roundtable organized by the Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO).
The event is scheduled to take place in New York in 2025, alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The roundtable aims to draw strategic investments from the United States and highlight the numerous investment opportunities across Africa’s energy sector.
Organizers say it will also serve to facilitate partnerships, promote sustainable energy development, and push for greater diversification of Africa’s energy mix.
“As the global energy landscape undergoes unprecedented transformation, we are focused on unlocking capital flows from the U.S into Africa’s energy infrastructure and enhancing investor confidence through direct dialogue and sector insights,” said APPO Secretary General, Dr. Omar Ibrahim. “We pave the way for a more resilient and prosperous energy future for both regions.”
Despite being close to some of the world’s largest financial institutions, Africa’s energy sector continues to be under-represented in U.S. capital markets.
APPO says this investment roundtable is designed to shift that narrative by creating a high-level platform for direct engagement between APPO member states, Wall Street investors, global energy companies, and international development partners.
Don’t Miss This: African Development Fund Approves $43.6M to Boost Mozambique’s 120 MW Wind Energy Transmission Project
The Africa Petroleum Producers Organization, made up of the continent’s top oil-producing countries, is committed to fostering cooperation, aligning energy policies, and attracting investments that ensure the sustainable development of Africa’s energy resources.
Ibrahim noted that increased investment in the sector would drive job creation, enhance energy security, accelerate renewable energy, and promote technology transfer.
These outcomes, he said, align closely with the continent’s broader goals of economic diversification and climate resilience.
“The continent holds immense energy potential, but continues to face a critical funding gap. This roundtable seeks to address this challenge by attracting strategic investments, particularly from the vast capital pools of the United States,” Ibrahim added.
All APPO member-country governments, financial leaders, and development stakeholders are expected to support the initiative fully.
Don’t Miss This: Nigeria and Angola to Power Africa’s Energy Independence as Refining Capacity Poised to Hit 90% – AFC
