Gas
Gas sector leaders to discuss Africa energy security in Lagos
Senior executives from Renaissance Africa Energy and Waltersmith Petroman Oil will examine the future of natural gas at a Lagos forum on October 21.
Key points
- Renaissance CEO Tony Attah and Waltersmith CEO Dapo Filani will speak at the 2026 Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum.
- Panel discussions will center on natural gas as a driver for industrial growth and energy security.
- The event addresses infrastructure financing and the development of local technical expertise.
What happened
Industry executives Tony Attah of Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited and Dapo Filani of Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited are scheduled to speak at an upcoming energy gathering in Lagos. According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the session will take place on October 21 during the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum. They will be joined by Lamé Verre, who co-founded and chairs the advisory board for Lean In Equity & Sustainability.
Why it matters
Organisers stated that the panel will explore how natural gas can bolster electricity supply and industrial growth across the continent. Discussions will also address the hurdles of securing capital for infrastructure projects and building indigenous technical capacity. With Henry Hub gas spot prices recorded at 3.03 US$ per MMBtu by the US EIA in early October 2026, stakeholders continue to evaluate gas commercialisation strategies alongside broader transition targets.
What comes next
The by-invitation event will convene at the Capital Club in Lagos, supported by Sahara Group and Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited. Participants will review how regional economies can balance domestic industrialisation with sustainability objectives.
Original reporting
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Context from CEII
Gas is the flexible backbone of many grids and the designated transition fuel in many national plans, from LNG trade to domestic LPG and CNG. Supply security and pricing drive both power reliability and emissions.
21.9% of electricity in the world came from gas in 2024Countries in this story
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