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27-29 May 2025
Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam
The Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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Explore the full Africa Technology Conference programme below by clicking on the session titles to uncover detailed insights into the topics that will be discussed and to gain more information about the speakers. 

Day One: 27th May

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    Presented By PURA & TPDC

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    As the world moves towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources, Africa stands at a critical crossroads. The continent holds vast oil and gas reserves but is also rich in renewable energy potential. This session will explore Africa’s positioning in the global energy transition, balancing economic development with sustainability goals.

    • The future of oil and gas in Africa: What role will hydrocarbons play in the transition?

    • Leveraging Africa’s renewable energy potential (solar, wind, geothermal, hydro)

    • Financing the energy transition: Attracting investment in sustainable energy projects

    • Policy frameworks and regulatory strategies for achieving a balanced energy mix

    • The role of technology and innovation in accelerating Africa’s energy transition

     

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    Africa’s energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with an increasing focus on local content development to drive economic growth, job creation, and skills transfer. This session will examine how effective policies, investment in local capacity, and collaboration between governments and private sectors can lead to sustainable industry growth.

    • Evaluating the impact of local content policies across African nations
    • Building technical capacity: Skills development, education, and training initiatives
    • Strengthening local supply chains: Encouraging African SMEs in the energy industry
    • The role of IOCs and NOCs in supporting local talent and businesses
    • Balancing local content
       
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    The energy industry has long faced challenges in achieving diversity and inclusion, particularly in leadership and technical roles. As Africa’s energy sector grows, fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture will be key to driving innovation and long-term success. This session will explore strategies to break barriers, build inclusive policies, and empower underrepresented groups in the sector.

    • The state of D&I in Africa’s energy sector: Progress, challenges, and opportunities
    • Strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent in technical and leadership roles
    • The impact of D&I on innovation, productivity, and business performance
    • Policies and frameworks that companies and governments can implement to drive change
    • Success stories: Leading examples of companies championing D&I in energy

     

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Day Two: 28th May

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    Data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the oil, gas, and energy industries, improving efficiency, predictive maintenance, and decision-making. This session will explore how companies can harness the power of big data, machine learning, and AI-driven analytics to optimise operations, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.

    • The role of AI and data analytics in exploration, drilling, and production optimisation

    • Predictive maintenance and risk mitigation: Reducing downtime and improving safety

    • Case studies of successful AI and data-driven strategies in the African energy sector

    • Overcoming challenges in data management, integration, and cybersecurity

    • The future of AI-driven decision-making in energy companies
       

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    Geothermal energy is one of Africa’s most underutilised renewable resources, with the potential to provide reliable, low-carbon power to millions. This session will highlight the opportunities, challenges, and investment prospects in harnessing geothermal energy across the continent.

    • An overview of Africa’s geothermal energy potential and key regions for development

    • Case studies of successful geothermal projects in Africa (e.g., Kenya, Ethiopia)

    • Overcoming financial and regulatory hurdles to geothermal investment

    • Advancing geothermal exploration and technology in Africa

    • The role of geothermal in supporting industrialisation and energy security

     

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    Presentation Title Presenter
    Reservoir and Production Engineering  

    Revolutionising pig tracking in multiphase pipelines with physics-informed machine learning (piml), and data-driven monitoring of subsea wax deposition: a hybrid approach to flow assurance

    Temitope Solanke

    Successful matrix acidising on on-shore wells based on chelating agents : a case study in France well

    Francesco Frittella
    Data-Driven Monitoring of Subsea Wax Deposition: A Hybrid Approach to Flow Assurance Temitope Solanke

    Optimisation of take-off valve and injection valve openings for effective deployment of self-lift severe slugging mitigation in pipeline-riser systems

    Franklin C. Obika
    Investigation of self-lift and gas-lift severe slugging mitigation techniques for slug mitigation in deepwater oil fields Okereke, N.U.

    Sustained casing pressure prediction and management using machine learning and deep learning

    Matthew Ibukun

    Tieback development of marginal fields challenges and way forward a case study for Ghana

    Fiifi Nyarkoh Otoo

    Determining the porosity to relative permeability relationship for a two-phase fluid

    Ishaya Abednego Wakili

    Source rock evaluation and 1d basin modelling in Ruvuma basin, southern east Tanzania

    Antipass Josephat Tarimo

    Petrophysical assessment of the Miocene sandstone reservoirs in the tanga basin, northern coastal Tanzania

    Mark Malinzi

    Impact of wellhead and bottom hole pressures on the performance of well p-01 rio del ray basin, Cameroon

    Fontar Priesly Fonyuka

    Optimisation of flare management in Nigeria and its economic importance and workforce development in reservoir engineering in Africa

    Chidozie Alaribe
    EOR by Viscous Water Injection: Maximising Oil Recovery While Reducing CO₂ Erwin Grazian
    Drilling and Completions  

    Ai-powered smart drilling bit with real-time edge computing and secure data management

    Mercy Siro
    Automated early stuck pipe prevention using adaptative torque and drag modelling in time domain. and pushing the limit of drilling efficiency with orchestrated rig autonomy for the first time in West Africa Laurent Vallet
    Pushing the Limit of Drilling Efficiency with Orchestrated Rig Autonomy for the First Time in West Africa Laurent Vallet
    Revolutionising Drilling in Africa: Enhancing Wellbore Stability with Advanced Shielding Technology Stacey J. Amamoo
    Real-Time Drilling Hazard Mitigation Using Hybrid Modelling: Merging Physics-Based Simulation and AI-driven Digital Twins Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor

    Navigating Drilling Performance in Africa with Artificial Intelligence and Automation for a Sustainable Growth

    Marcus Banjo
    Assessment of Egg Shell and Snail Shell as Raw Material for Improving pH of Drilling Fluid Vilfred Alfred
    Energy Transition and Renewable Energy (Geothermal, Hydrogen, Solar)  

    Advancing CCUS strategies: paving the way for Africa’s net zero emissions

    Oghenetejiri Gbakeji

    The role of biomethane in the energy transition: pathways, economics, and future prospect

    Collins Amabuo

    Utilizing Flared Gas and Solar Power for Sustainable Energy Solutions in the Niger Delta

    Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor

    Calcite Scaling Potential in the Songwe Geothermal Prospect, Southwest Tanzania

    Hobokela Mwakajumba

    Modeling of Hydrogen Production from Natural Gas

    John Mbogo
    Experimental Analysis of Fluid Hydraulics in Enhanced Geothermal Systems Roland Victor Agbogbo

    The Development of Renewable Energy in Nigeria

    Hilary Oborghayujie

    Transforming waste into wealth; the feasibility of a biogas CNG hub in Tanzania

    Hilat Gunda

    Construction of a direct solar radiation repository for concentrated solar power electricity production in Ghana, West Africa

    Quansah Alfred Dawson

    Gas-to-Liquids Conversion Technology: Unlocking Tanzania's Natural Gas

    William Mziray
    Harnessing Waste for a Clean Hydrogen Future: A Kitezi Landfill Case Study Kabahuma Belindah Nancy
    Development of Biogas Production System by Using Waste Water and Spent Grains Tumaini Nsemwa
    Application of Magnetotelluric Method in Delineating Subsurface Resistivity Changes in Geothermal Reservoir Denis Wilfred Moshi

    Leveraging East Africa’s Renewable Energy Resources Through Regional Synergies

    Anita Linda Badagawa
    CNG Station Types: Expanding Tanzania's CNG Network Zahir Lemma & Gratitude Msafari
    PULSAR Solar Project Benjamin Amwayi
    Petroleum Economics and Finance and Energy Reforms  
    Aerodynamic Optimization for Energy-Efficient Designs Using Paper Aircraft Simulations Temi Oyekan

    A Novel Hybrid RNN-PINN Architecture for Fuel Price Forecasting in Tanzania

    Nasibu Karim
    Accelerating Africa's Energy Transition: Decarbonization Strategies for a Sustainable Future Aniekeme S. Edet
    Creating Clean Energy Solutions at the Intersection of Energy Transition and Social Justice Aniekeme S. Edet
    Data Science and AI  

    Next-Gen AI-Driven Digital Transformation in Hydrocarbon Processing

    Qareem Qareem
    Enhancing Virtual Flow Metering Using GANs for Synthetic Data and Forecasting John Ojuu Oleka
    Predictive Energy Management Using AI Oluwagbemi Johnson Bisi

    ML for Fault Isolation in Solar PV Systems

    Opeyemi Bakare
    AI for Technological Excellence in Sustainable Energy Mesioye, Ayobami Emmanuel
    Application of AI in the Petroleum Industry John Mfuta
    Health and Safety  
    LPG Cylinder Weight Assessment for Integrity Richard Amorin
    Applying Bacteria from Household Waste in Oil Spills Recovery Byansi Kabaju
    Assessment of Improved Cookstove That Uses Briquettes Elizabeth Isaya Shibuguru

    Health Risk Assessment of Radionuclides and Heavy Metals in Produced Water

    Cyprian Alakija

    Clean Cooking Education and Environmental Movements

    Daniel Reuben
    Risk Management and Safety in Oil and Gas

    Zachayo Jacob Hariohay

    Local Content and Regional Content Development  
    Bridging the Competency Gap in Petroleum Sector via Digital Curriculum

    Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor

    Empowering Africa’s Energy Workforce for Operational Excellence Jacob Kiage
    ESG Integration in Minigrid Development Imo-Obong Utoh
    Workforce Development in Reservoir Engineering in Africa Chidozie Alaribe

     

Day Three: 29th May 2025

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    Africa’s oil and gas sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by new discoveries, technological advancements, and the global shift towards sustainable energy. As the industry evolves, empowering young professionals with leadership skills, technical expertise, and career development opportunities is crucial for sustaining growth and innovation. This session will explore how Africa can cultivate the next generation of oil and gas leaders, ensuring they are equipped to navigate industry challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

    • The role of SPE in fostering leadership and career growth for young professionals
    • The changing landscape of careers in oil and gas: Emerging trends and opportunities
    • Developing leadership skills and technical expertise: Training, mentorship, and career progression
    • Navigating challenges: Job market fluctuations, sustainability demands, and digital transformation
    • Insights from industry leaders: Success stories and lessons for young professionals
       
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