Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗢𝗜𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 The 5th Annual Southern Africa Oil and Gas Conference returns on 16 and 17 March 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Join industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and energy experts for focused discussions on the future of the oil and gas sector in Southern Africa. Partnership and exhibition opportunities are available. Register now: saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #IRP2025 #EnergyTransitionSA #GasToPower #EnergySecurity #PoweringIndustry #SouthAfricanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy Dept. of Mineral & Petroleum Resources @DMPR_ZA

Today, as we start with Day 2, the focus shifts from defining readiness to operationalising it. This phase of the programme is about equipping stakeholders with the practical tools, frameworks, partnerships, and capacity-building strategies necessary to support meaningful and long-term participation in the sector.

It’s a wrap from the 5th Annual Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference.

Deputy Minister Mgcina addresses the media on the 2nd day of the Annual Southern Africa Oil & Gas Conference

𝗘𝗫𝗛𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 The exhibition hall continues to serve as a vibrant hub of activity, where exhibitors and delegates connect, showcase innovations, and engage on solutions shaping the future of the oil and gas sector. The space reflects the energy of collaboration, business development, and industry exchange at the conference. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 – 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧 & 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 The panel discussion on supplier development, local content, jobs, and industrialisation in Southern Africa brought together Mr Adrian Strydom, Dr Steven Mathetsa, Mr Luyolo Dwesi, Mr Odwa Mtati, Mr Unathi Sonti, and Ms Mmabatho Matiwane. The discussion reflected on key considerations shaping local participation, economic inclusion, and the broader industrial growth of the oil and gas sector in the region. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil & Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗨𝗠 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 The session featured Dr Nuno Catanas, who shared insights on practical factors for successful bids within Southern Africa’s petroleum services sector. The discussion reflected on key considerations shaping competitive positioning and participation in the region’s oil and gas value chain. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 – 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗢𝗜𝗟 & 𝗚𝗔𝗦 The panel discussion on programmes and support for skills development in upstream oil and gas brought together Emeritus Prof Joe Amadi-Echendu, Prof Mimonitu Opuwari, Prof Martin Ntwaeaborwa, Ms. Nillian Mulemi, and Prof Raymond Durrheim. The discussion reflected on key considerations shaping skills development, capacity building, and the role of education and training in supporting the growth of the sector. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership

𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔’𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 & 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗦 The session featured Prof Hanri Mostert, who shared insights on developing the next generation of mineral and energy legal scholars in Africa, reflecting on capacity building, academic leadership, and the future of legal expertise in the sector. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 – 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗜𝗟 & 𝗚𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 The panel discussion on the impact of oil and gas projects on host communities brought together Ms Unathi Magida, Ms Yara Mutisse, Dr Nuno Catanas, Mr Hendrik Louw, and Mr Richard Seekoei to explore perspectives on community engagement and development within the sector. The discussion reflected on key considerations shaping how projects interact with host communities and the broader social impact across the region. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 – 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗘𝗦 The panel discussion on global energy transition strategies brought together Prof Lwazi Ngubevana, Ms Helen Robinson, Ms Sandisiwe Ncemane, and Mr Arthur Ename to explore perspectives shaping the transition within the global energy landscape. The discussion reflected on key considerations influencing energy strategies, investment approaches, and the evolving direction of the sector. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)

𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 – 𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗡 The panel discussion on the Orange Basin brought together Ms Analene Enslin, Mr Gil Holzman, Mr Travis Smithard, Ms Magali Pailhè, and Ms Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo to explore the transition from major discoveries to development strategy. The discussion unpacked key considerations around opportunities, challenges, and the path to commercialisation, reflecting on development strategies, investment pathways, and scaling discoveries into sustainable energy projects. Get in touch with us. info@saoilandgasconference.africa saoilandgasconference.africa #SAOGC2026 #SAOGC #SouthernAfricaOilAndGas #OilAndGasAfrica #EnergyLeadership Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (@DMPR_ZA) Petroleum Agency South Africa (@sa_petroleum) South African Oil and Gas Alliance (@SAOGA1)