who we are
The Definitive Source for Strategic Energy Intelligence.
Africa's Premier Energy Intelligence Platform
Africa Energies Report is the continent’s leading independent platform for in-depth energy sector analysis, delivering daily insights on oil, gas, power, and renewable developments across all 54 African countries. We serve governments, investors, multilateral institutions, energy companies, and financial organizations navigating Africa’s rapidly evolving energy markets.
Our reporting combines investigative journalism with deep sector expertise, covering the full energy value chain, from upstream oil and gas and power infrastructure to renewables, financing frameworks, regulatory reforms, and energy transition pathways.
What sets AER apart is our African-centered perspective. We reflect the continent’s development priorities, including energy access, industrial growth, and economic advancement, while engaging responsibly with global sustainability and transition conversations.
As Africa’s energy sector undergoes historic transformation, Africa Energies Report remains an essential guide for those seeking to understand, invest in, and shape the future of energy on the continent.
Our core objectives
Driving Clarity in a Dynamic Market.
Deliver Timely & Exclusive Data
Africa Energy Report provides timely, credible, and exclusive data to support informed decision-making across Africa’s energy landscape. From project developments and policy shifts to investment signals, AER prioritises accuracy, relevance, and speed. Our reporting ensures stakeholders stay ahead of market movements, not reacting after the fact.
Analyze Regulatory & Geopolitical Risk
Energy decisions in Africa are shaped as much by policy and politics as by geology and infrastructure. Africa Energy Report tracks regulatory changes, fiscal frameworks, and geopolitical developments across the continent. We translate complex policy environments into clear insights, helping investors, operators, and governments understand risk, opportunity, and long-term implications.
Champion the Energy Transition
Africa’s energy transition must reflect Africa’s realities. Africa Energy Report champions a pragmatic, inclusive transition that balances climate commitments with energy access, industrial growth, and economic development. We highlight pathways that integrate hydrocarbons, gas, renewables, and emerging technologies, while centering African voices in global transition debates.
The AER Rationale: Why Africa? Why Now?
Bridging the Information Gap for Africa's Next Decade.
Africa stands at the centre of the global energy conversation. The continent holds vast untapped oil, gas, and mineral resources, alongside the world’s youngest population and fastest-growing energy demand. As traditional basins decline and global supply chains shift, Africa’s strategic relevance is accelerating.
At the same time, Africa faces urgent challenges. Energy poverty, infrastructure gaps, financing constraints, and climate pressures demand informed, decisive action. The choices made today will shape industrialisation, economic resilience, and geopolitical influence for decades.
The Africa Energy Report exists to meet this moment. By providing clarity, context, and strategic intelligence, AER supports stakeholders navigating one of the most consequential periods in Africa’s energy history.
