AFRICAN Energy Events

Climate Change Policy and Strategy Meeting: Managing Risks and Benefits
Date: 24 th – 27 th July 2007
Venue: Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Contact: Ms. Pontsho Makgoba
Tel: +27 11 709 4360
Fax: +27 11 709 4657
E-mail: pontsho.makgobo@meeti.org.za

Africa Oil & Gas Congress
Date: 30 th July – 1 st August 2007
Venue: Capetown, South Africa
Contact: Brian Shabangu
Tel: +27 11 463 6001
Email: brian.shabangu@terrapinn.co.za
Website: www.terrapinn.com/2007/jrogza

Short Course on Frontiers in Managing Reform and Regulation of Infrastructure Utilities in Africa
Date: 13 th – 17 th August 2007
Venue: University of Cape Town, South Africa
Contact: Prof. Anton Eberhard
Telephone: +27 21 406 1361
Website: www.gsb.uct.ac.za/mir

This five day course is aimed at managers and professionals in government, regulatory authorities, utilities, civil society and the private sector working in the electricity, gas, water and telecommunication sectors. The course is offered by the Management Programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation (MIR) at the GSB, University of Cape Town. MIR is a leading centre of excellence and expertise in Africa and emerging economies. The course is run in association with the African Forum of Utility Regulators and the Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa.

Online applications can be made at www.gsb.uct.ac.za/infrastructure

Climate Change Action Africa
Date: 28 th – 30 th August 2007
Venue: Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 669 5000
Email: info@iqpc.co.za

The Eastern African Power Industry Convention (EAPIC) 2007
Date: 18 th – 21 st September 2007
Venue: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: +27 21 700 3500
Fax: +27 21 700 3501
Email: bruno@energynet.co.uk
Website: www.energynet.co.uk

Energy Efficiency at Work
Date: 25 th – 26 th October 2007
Venue: Emperors Palace , Gauteng, South Africa
Contact: Christina den Heijer
Tel: +27 (0)18 294 7174
Cell: +27 (0) 82 334 0923
Email: cemanager@intekom.co.za

14th Annual Africa Upstream 2007
Date: 31 st October 2007
Venue: BMW-Imax Theatre, Cape Town, South Africa
Organizer: Global Pacific & Partners
Tel: 31 70 324 6154
Fax: 31 70 324 1741
Website: http://petro21.com/events/index.cfm?id=302

The 14th Annual Africa Upstream 2007 is the world's largest and most significant exploration and development event on Africa for the global oil exploration and gas-LNG industry calendar, with key African Government decision-makers and senior oil executives present along with senior executive players across the African value chain. The Speakers at the 14th Africa Upstream-2007 will include inter alia: leading independents from around the world and in Africa, Governments in key African countries, Licensing Agencies, Ministries from frontier zones, Chief Executives from African National Oil Companies, special guests, plus world acknowledged specialists, and Advisors in African exploration and strategy.

Biofuels Markets in Africa
Date: 5 th – 6 th November 2007
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact: Annie Ellis
Telephone: +44 207 801 6333
Email: annie.ellis@greenpowerconferences.com

The second annual Biofuels Markets Africa conference will take place in Cape Town this November. The region’s first international networking event for the whole bio-diesel and ethanol value chain attracted over 200 industry executives from across Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. This two day conference will address strategies to develop bio-fuels business opportunities in Africa, looking at regulation policies, investment opportunities, current success stories and looking ahead to next generation technologies. With speakers from all stakeholder areas of the industry, this is an essential event for all parties both within Africa & globally.

The West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) 2007
Date: November 2007
Venue: Abuja, Nigeria
Telephone: +27 21 700 3500
Fax: +27 21 700 3501
Email: roshenda@spintelligent.com

Carbon Markets Africa
Date: 5 th – 6 th November 2007
Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
Email: info@greenpowerconferences.com

North Africa Power Industry Convention
Date: 10 th – 12 th December 2007
Venue: Algiers, Algeria
Contact: Nicole Smith, Spintelligent
Tel: +27 21 700 3522
Email: nicole@spintelligent.com
Website: www.spintelligent-events.com

Offshore West Africa Conference and Exhibition
Date: 29 th – 31 st January 2008
Venue: International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
Contact: Dele Olaoye
Tel. +234 802 223 2864
Email: q-she@inbox.com

Offshore West Africa (OWA) is an annual event held in Nigeria. Its mission is to provide an annual technical forum in the region dedicated to the advancement of African offshore exploration and production industry by bringing relevant information about local content, safety and operational issues affecting the blossoming industry. The conference also addresses the technical and commercial challenges to safely and cost-effectively develop offshore West Africa reserves

Global Energy Events

Oil Sands and Heavy Oil Technologies Conference and Exhibition
Date: 18 th – 20 th July 2007
Venue: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contact: Bob Tippee
Tel: +1 713 963 6242
Email: bobt@pennwell.com

The oil sands industry is experiencing explosive growth on a global scale and forecasts indicate that more spending and expansion lie ahead. At PennWell's Oil Sands and Heavy Oil Technologies Conference & Exhibition, operators, service providers, regulators, and stakeholders gather to discuss the technology gains and project management advances that are re-shaping this potentially giant resource.

North Africa Oil and Gas Summit
Date: 5 th – 6 th September 2007
Venue: Paris, France
Tel: + 44 207 067 1800
Website: www.theenergyexchange.co.uk

Acquisition and Divestiture in Oil & Gas: West Africa Forum
Date: 17 th – 18 th September 2007
Venue: London, Britain
Contact: IQPC
Tel: +44 (0) 207 368 9300
Website: www.iqpc.com

The 20 th World Energy Congress
Date: 11 th – 15 th November 2007
Venue: Rome, Italy
Website: www.rome2007.it

The World Energy Congress, hosted by the World Energy Council, is the event for the global energy sector. Participants in the World Energy Congress are typically members of the World Energy Council, energy industry leaders, government ministers, heads of international organizations, academics, members of the media and individuals interested in sustainable energy development.