Heirs Energies, Africa’s leading indigenous owned integrated energy company is set to make a strong impact at Africa Energy week ( AEW) 2025 taking place from September 29 to October 2 in Cape Town, South Africa. The Heirs Energies team represented by CEO Osa Igiehon and Executive Director/ CFO Sam Nwanze will join global policy makers,investors and industry leaders to shape critical conversations around Africa’s energy future.
Billed to spotlight Indigenous excellence,CEO Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon will feature in two high level sessions: Frontier plays within Africa’s mature Basins( 30 September 2025) : Exploring how African independents can transform mature assets into engines of growth,,drawing from Heirs Energies turnaround of OML17 into a benchmark for African -led operational excellence while on ( 1 October) the focus will be on : Invest in the Republic of Congo Roundtable,sharing insights from Nigeria’s experience to help Frontier regions accelerate development through Brownfield excellence,community engagement and investor confidence.
In a Press statement made available to Crude Reports magazine by Heirs Energies Manager,External and government relations,Chidimma ugbojiaku,Mr osa Igiehon noted “At Heirs Energies,we don’t just believe Africa’s mature and frontier assets hold promise,we have proven it.The OML17 turnaround shows that with the right governance,innovation and local execution,indigenous operators can unlock value where others saw decline.we have turned challenges into engines of growth and that is the model we want to see replicated across Africa”
Also on ( 1 October)Executive Director/ CFO Sam Nwanze will speak on Asset Divestments and Financing as he joins the Navigating Asset Divestments in Africa’s Upstream sector panel,discussing strategies for financing African independents and de-risking mature assets as well as spotlight Heirs Energies distinctive Africapitalism approach centred on Combining financial discipline with purpose driven impact.
Nwanze noted that “The Divestment wave creates opportunities for African players to lead but credibility is key.Success depends on structuring investable projects,building trust with partners and embedding impact into every deal”.
The statement from the company emphasised that Heirs Energies participation at ( AEW 2025) is a testament to the Africapitalism philosophy of Heirs Holdings company chairman,Tony Elumelu,CFR ,which positions the private sector at the heart of Africa’s transformation by creating both economic prosperity and social wealth.From doubling production at OML17 within 100 days,to ensuring every molecule of gas produced powers Nigerian homes and industries,Heirs Energies has shown what is possible when African companies take the lead.
The statement went further to amplify what it terms the success story of Heirs Energies within a short time “Our story is one of resilience, innovation and purpose driven,a proof that indigenous operators can Match and exceed global standards while creating lasting impact in our communities with commitment aimed at shaping Africa’s energy future with excellence,responsibility and shared prosperity”
The statement concludes that Heirs Energies Ltd ,Africa’s leading indigenous owned integrated company is committed to meeting Africa’s unique energy needs while aligning with global sustainability and goals. With a resolve to have a strong focus on innovation,environmental responsibility and community development,Heirs Energies leads in the evolving energy landscape while contributing to a more prosperous Africa.
Osa Igiehon
CEO Heirs Energies Ltd.
By Tunde olaore.
