As the global energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, African oil-producing nations are setting their sights on strategic U.S. investments to close a persistent financing gap and drive sustainable growth across the continent.
In a bold step toward this goal, the Africa Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) has announced its first-ever Energy Investment Roundtable – New York (2025). The event is scheduled to take place alongside the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), positioning it at the intersection of diplomacy, finance, and energy strategy.
Speaking on the initiative, Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, emphasized the opportunity to reshape Africa’s energy future through robust international engagement.
“Unlocking capital flows from the United States into Africa’s energy infrastructure and building investor confidence through direct dialogue—will lay the foundation for a more resilient, diversified, and prosperous energy landscape for both regions,” he said.
The Roundtable will serve as a strategic platform to:
- Showcase investment opportunities across Africa’s energy value chain, from traditional hydrocarbons to emerging renewables,
- Facilitate high-level partnerships between African governments and U.S. financial institutions,
- Promote technology transfer, job creation, and energy security,
- Align Africa’s energy growth with global sustainability goals.
Despite being in close proximity to the world’s most powerful financial institutions, Africa’s energy sector has remained largely underrepresented in U.S. capital markets. APPO aims to change this by creating a forum where Wall Street investors, international development banks, and leading energy companies can engage directly with African leaders and stakeholders.
The organization, which brings together the continent’s top oil-producing countries, is on a mission to harmonize energy policy, foster regional cooperation, and unlock long-term investment for sustainable development.
The New York event is expected to attract wide participation from member state governments, private investors, and multilateral partners, all united in addressing the continent’s critical energy funding needs.
“Africa holds tremendous energy potential, but financing remains a bottleneck,” Ibrahim added. “This roundtable is about turning potential into progress through strategic, long-term investment partnerships, especially from the vast capital networks in the U.S.”
APPO has called on its member countries, financial leaders, and development institutions to give the event their full support.
