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Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
AGIS 2024 will convene the brightest minds in the gas industry, from NOCs to policymakers and innovators. Forge strategic partnerships and engage with peers to drive collective progress.
Insightful Discussions and Keynotes
Hear from industry leaders from across the continent on the future of African energy. Gain insights into investment opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and the latest technological advancements.
Live Technology Demonstrations
Experience cutting-edge gas technology firsthand, including Gas-Fired Microgrid Systems and Smart Gas Metering. Witness innovation in action and explore how these technologies can be integrated into your operations.
Policy Forums and Technical Presentations
Participate in discussions that shape the future of gas policy and delve into technical presentations that address the challenges and opportunities in gas-to-power initiatives, AI applications, and more.
Commitment to Actionable Steps
AGIS 2024 isn’t just about discussions; it’s about commitment to actionable steps that will drive the African Gas Hub initiative forward, ensuring a sustainable and prosperous energy future for the continent.
Collaboration and Support from Industry Giants
Benefit from the collective expertise of collaborating organizations. With backing from companies across the entire gas value chain in Africa, AGIS 2024 promises to be a well-supported event that delivers value to all attendees.
AGIS Speakers
Thursday through Friday at AGIS policy makers and heads of industry organisations will address innovations, transformations, new technologies, real-life applications of new technologies during the various sessions at the Summit.
Leaders Discuss the African’s Gas Industry Most Pressing Topics and Revolutionary Technologies
Time | Activity | Responsible |
08:00 – 09:00 | Delegate Registration | Secretariat |
Opening Session/African NOC Forum | ||
09:00 – 09:10 | Opening Remarks | Salahuddeen M. Tahir, Chairman, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council |
09:10 – 09:20 | Goodwill message (Collaborator) | Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, President, Nigerian Gas Association |
09:20 – 09:30 | Welcome Address by the Summit Chairman & Industry Host | Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President Gas, Power, and New Energy, NNPC Ltd. |
09:30 – 09:45 | Keynote Address by the Special Guest of Honour | Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) |
African NOC Forum: Envisioning African Gas Hub – Fostering Collaboration & Attracting Investments | ||
09:45 – 12:20 | Special Address on Attracting Investments to Power Africa’s Future | Mr. Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd |
Keynote presentation on Fostering Collaboration for a Unified African Gas Vision | H.E. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General, APPO | |
African NOC Forum Discussion
Moderator: NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, Africa Energy Chamber
Focus arears are: · Building Strategic Partnership · Regulatory Framework and Policies · Attracting Investments to Power Africa’s Future · Investment Opportunities and Challenges & Crafting Investment-Friendly Environment | Mr. Mamadou Faye, Managing Director, Petrosen Mr. Joseph Medou, Exploration & Production Director, Petrosen Mr. Mohamed Khaled, Managing Director/CEO, Mauritanian Society of Hydrocarbons (SMH) Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, OPEC Governor for Nigeria Madam Amina Benkhadra, Director General, ONHYM-Morocco PE (Mrs) Fatoumata M’Balou Sanogo, Chief Executive Officer, PETROCI, Cote d’ Ivoire Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency Rachid Hachichi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sonatrach, Algeria Mr. Ali Seibou Hassane, Managing Director of the National Oil Company of Niger (SONIDEP) Mr. Abdulrazaq Isa, Chairman, IPPG | |
12:20 – 12:25 | Wrap-Up Address by the Summit Chairman & Industry Host | Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President Gas, Power, and New Energy, NNPC |
12:25 – 12:30 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
12:30 – 13:00 | Break | All |
13:00 – 13:05 | Brief Remarks (Sponsor) | Chief. Emeka Obegolu, SAN. President, ACCI/ President Greenfield Chambers |
13:05 – 13:20 | Technology Demo:
Gas-Fired Microgrid System | · Schneider Electric Nigeria |
Welcome Address/ Opening Remarks | Mr. Ugo Amadi, Chairman, NAEC | |
Technical Presentations Set 1 | ||
13:40 – 14:55 | Gas to Power: Challenges and Opportunities | Effiong Okon, New Energy Director, Seplat Energy Plc, Dr. Nii Darko Asante (Former Director of Operations – Ghana Energy Commission/ Board Member – PURC) |
Domesticating Technologies for Gas Processing: Challenges and Opportunities | Ebenezer Essienyi, Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) | |
Smart Gas Grids for sustainable energy delivery and how to leverage AI to derisk and facilitate gas facilities’ operation and maintenance | Mr. Hussein Ibrahim, Vice President Energies and Chemicals Africa, Schneider Electric, Egypt | |
Smart Gas Grids for Sustainable Energy Delivery | Mr. Obed Opoku, Manager, Fuel Business, Commercial, Ghana Volta River Authority | |
AI Application to Risk and Facilities Maintenance | Riky Bernardo CEng, Principal Materials and Corrosion Engineer, Daleel Petroleum LLC | |
14:55 – 15:00 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome Address/ Opening Remarks | Mr. Ed Ubong, Director, Decade of Gas |
Policy Forum 1: Topic: Creating an Enabling Environment for Gas Technology Development and Innovation in Africa | ||
15:10 – 16:20 | Keynote Presentation on the topic | Engr. Farouk Ahmed, ACE, NMDPRA |
Lead Presentation on the topic | Ambassador Nicholas Agbo Ella, Esq. Permanent Secretary, MPR | |
Policy Forum Discussion
Moderator: Engr. Emeka Ene, CEO Oida Energy Group
| Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President Gas, Power, and New Energy, NNPC Ltd Prof Muktar Abdulkadir, TA on strategy and innovation to Minister of Interior. Mr. Ahmed Galadima Aminu, Executive Secretary, PTDF Mr. Abdulmalik Halidu, General Manager, NCDMB Mr. Abel Nsa, Senior Technical Adviser, Honourable Minister of Petroleum (Gas) Mr. Ugo Amadi, Chairman, NAEC Mr. Joseph Ogunsola, NUPRC Engr. James Arukhe, Saudi Aramco Mr. Felix Ekundayo, President NLPGA and MD Asiko Energy | |
16:20 -16.25 | Wrap-Up Address by the Summit Chairman & Industry Host | Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye, Executive Vice President Gas, Power, and New Energy, NNPC Ltd |
16:25 -16.30 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
World Class Technical Program - Day 1
- Driving Economic Growth & Sustainability through Gas Technology Innovations – The Penta Helix Approach
- Challenges and Opportunities for the Nigerian Gas Market.
- Gas to Power: Challenges and Opportunities
- Domesticating Technologies for Gas Processing: Challenges and Opportunities.
- Smart Gas Grids for Sustainable Energy Delivery
- AI Application to Risk and Facilities Maintenance
- Creating an Enabling Environment for Gas Technology Development and Innovation in Africa
- Gas-Fired Microgrid System.
AGIS Technical Program -Day 2
The AGIS 2024 summit will showcase the latest technological advancements with Technical Presentations, Panel Sessions, Policy Forums, and Exhibitions. We champion the Penta-Helix model, engaging Government, Industry, Academia, the Entrepreneurial Community, and Venture Financial Institutions to address challenges and opportunities within the African gas sector.
We invite your organization to exhibit innovative technologies and solutions to engage with decision-makers, industry experts, investors, media representatives, and potential clients.
Time | Activity | Responsible |
Panel Discussion 1: Driving Economic Growth & Sustainability Through Gas Technology Innovations – The Penta Helix Approach | ||
09:00 – 09:10 | Brief Remarks | Salahuddeen M. Tahir, Chairman Society of Petroleum Engineers, Nigeria Council |
09:10 – 09:20 | Goodwill message (Collaborator) | Mr. Abiodun Ogunjobi, FNAPE, President, NAPE |
09:20 – 09:35 | Keynote Presentation on the topic | Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa A. Eyesan, Executive Vice-President – Upstream, NNPC Limited |
09:35 – 09:50 | Lead Presentation on the topic | Tony Attah – CEO, Renaissance Africa Energy Company |
09:50 – 10:40
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Panel Discussion 1
Moderator: Mr. Olabode Sowunmi, CEO Cabtree Limited
| Engr. Osayande Igiehon, MD/CEO, Heirs Energies Dr. Riverson Oppong, CEO/Industry Coordinator, Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC/LPGMC) Mr. Gbite Falade, CEO, Aradel Holdings Plc. Mr. Justin Ezeala, Managing Director, NNPC Gas Marketing Company Prof Michael Onyekonwu, Managing Consultant, LASER Engineering and Resources Consultants Ltd Mrs. Audrey Joe Ezigbo – Deputy Managing Director of Falcon Corporation Limited Mr. Ekeinde Ohiwere, General Manager Technical Division, Nigeria LNG Limited, Mrs. Abimbola Wycliffe, Head, UNIDO ITPO, Raising Capital |
10:40 – 10:45 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
Panel Discussion 2: Solving Africa’s Gas Development and Utilization Challenges Through Domestication of Innovation | ||
10:45 – 10:55 | Welcome Address/ Opening Remarks | Mr. Agabaidu Jideani, Director General, ACCI |
10:55 – 11:10 | Keynote Speaker on the topic | Mr. NJ Ayuk JD, MBA, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber |
11:10 – 11:25 | Lead Speaker on the topic | Mr. Chikezie Nwosu, Founder & GCEO, HSI Energy Resources |
11:25 – 12:15 | Panel Discussion 2
Moderator: Engr. Debo Fagbami, COO, Xenergi Nigeria Limited
| Engr. Leye Falade, MD/CEO Brunei LNG Mr. Ed Ubong, Director, Decade of Gas Dr Ainojie ‘Alex’ Irune, Executive Director, Oando Plc & Chief Operating Officer, Oando Energy Resources Mr. Ahmed Mungadi, NMDPRA Prof. Joseph Ezigbo, President ALDG and Chairman, Falcon Corporation Ltd. Mr. Abubakar Suleiman, MD Sterling Bank Mrs. Abimbola Wycliffe, Head, UNIDO ITPO, Raising Capital Engr. Dr Emeka Okwuosa (CON), Chairman/GCEO, Oilserv Limited Mr. Julius D. RONE (OFR), GMD & CEO, UTM Offshore Limited Mrs. Elizabeth Rogo, Founder and CEO of TSAVO Oilfield Services
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12:15 – 12:20 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
12:20 – 12:50 | Break | All |
12:50 – 12:55 | Brief Remarks (Sponsor) | · |
12:55 – 13:05 | TECHNOLOGY DEMO: Smart Gas Metering and Billing System | · Hacom Energy Limited · Schneider Electric, Egypt |
Technical Presentations Set 2 | ||
13:05 – 13:15 | Welcome Address/ Opening Remarks | Prof. Joseph Ezigbo, President ALDG and Chairman, Falcon Corporation Ltd |
13:15 – 14:25 | Making LNG a more attractive and cost-effective option: Improvements in liquefaction processes and FLNG developments | Prof Chijioke Nwaozuzu, Director of the Emerald Energy Institute at the University of Port Harcourt |
Digitalization and Automation in Gas Distribution: Bringing Convenience and Accuracy to End Users Through Smart Gas Distribution Systems | Mr. Tamunotroko Kala-Otaji, Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) | |
GHG Reduction through Operational Excellence – Lessons from around the world | Mrs. Ritu Sahajwalla, Managing Director Greenville LNG | |
Innovative Solutions for Gas Flare Reduction, and Gas Utilization | Mr. Wole Ogunsola, NUPRC | |
Hydrogen and Biogas: Emerging Trends and Opportunities for Nigeria’s Gas Sector | Mr. James Mnyupe. Presidential Economic Advisor to the President on Hydrogen/ Energy Commissioner, Namibia Prof. Yershen Pillay, CEO – CHIETA | |
14:25 – 14:30 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
Policy Forum 2: Current Gas Policies: Challenges and Prospects | ||
14:30 – 14:40 | Welcome Address/ Opening Remarks | Mr. Dele Kelvin Oye, Esq., President, NACCIMA |
14:40 – 14:50 | Keynote Presentation on the topic | Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive, NUPRC |
15:05 – 15:20 | Lead Presentation on the topic | Dr. Ben Asante, CEO, Ghana National Gas Company |
15:20 – 16:15 | Policy Forum Discussion
Moderator: Dr Chijioke Mama, Managing Director, Meiracopp Nigeria Limited (MNL) Group
| Dr. Timothy Okon, Group CEO, Tenor Energy Resources Engr. Joseph Nwakwue, Partner, Zera Advisory and Consulting Oyeyemi Oke, Partner AO2Law Ibrahim Musa Suleiman, TA to the Permanent Secretary MPR Prof. Wumi Iledare, Professor Emeritus, LSU Ctr. for Energy Studies, LA, Executive Director, Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation, NG, Fmr. Director, SPE Africa Region, TX Dr. Yemi Oke, Professor of Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Lagos |
16:15 – 16:20 | Photo session and presentation of gift | |
16:20 –16.30 | Closing Pleasantries, Networking | Engr. Magdalene Umoh, AGIS Planning Committee Chair |
The AGIS is a joint initiative by a group of industry associations and other stakeholders to promote the Penta-Helix model for Africa’s gas sector.
Africa is endowed with abundant natural gas resources, with its huge potential as a transition fuel and is positioned to play a vital role in meeting the continent’s growing energy demand, enhancing industrial development, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The gas industry in Africa however faces many challenges, such as low domestic utilization, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory barriers, and financing constraints. To overcome these challenges, there is a need for greater collaboration and innovation among the key stakeholders in the gas value chain, including operators, investors, technology providers, and regional gas associations.
AGIS 2024 is a two-day summit scheduled for June 13 – 14, 2024, at the NAF Conference Centre and Suites, located at Suite 231, Plot 307 Ahmadu Bello Wy, Kado, Abuja 900108, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The summit’s theme, “Igniting the Future: Driving Sustainability in Africa’s Energy Landscape through Gas Technology and Innovation,” encapsulates the vision of the collaborating organisations to foster a synergistic environment for all stakeholders within the gas value chain.
This Africa Gas Innovation Summit will explore the transformative role of gas technology and innovation in shaping the future of the gas industry in Nigeria and across the African continent. The 2-day summit is designed to address a number of key issues covering technological advancements, economic implications and environmental considerations leveraging the Penta-Helix model involving five key stakeholders, Government, Industry, Academia, Entrepreneurial Community, and the Venture Financial Institutions. This will create a collaborative ecosystem for stakeholders across the gas value chain.
Join other industry professionals from 13–14 June 2024 to share your knowledge,