Heirs Energies, one of Nigeria’s leading integrated energy companies, has announced plans to participate in the upcoming Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (NOGC), where it will engage stakeholders on strategies to strengthen African leadership in the global energy sector. The event, scheduled to take place in Abuja, will bring together top government officials, industry leaders, investors, and policy experts to discuss the future of oil, gas, and renewable energy in the region.
According to a statement from the company, Heirs Energies will focus its contributions at the conference on how African energy players can take a more active role in shaping the global energy conversation, driving investment, and ensuring sustainable development. The firm noted that while Africa is home to some of the world’s largest untapped oil and gas reserves, the continent still lags behind in refining capacity, infrastructure development, and energy transition initiatives.
The Chief Executive Officer of Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon, is expected to represent the company at the high-profile industry event, participating in panel discussions that will explore opportunities and challenges for African producers in the evolving global energy landscape. He is also slated to speak on the importance of regional collaboration, innovation, and value addition as key drivers for positioning Africa as a competitive energy hub.
“We believe Africa must take ownership of its energy destiny,” Igiehon said in the statement. “This means developing our resources in a way that delivers maximum value to our people, building local capacity, and creating policies that encourage investment. NOGC is an important platform to engage with policymakers and industry peers to chart a collective way forward.”
The company added that one of its key messages at the conference will be the need for African countries to move beyond being mere exporters of crude oil and raw resources, to becoming major players in refining, petrochemicals, and renewable energy technologies. This shift, it argued, will create jobs, boost industrialisation, and strengthen economic resilience against global price shocks.
Energy analysts note that Heirs Energies’ participation in NOGC reflects its growing influence in Nigeria’s upstream and midstream sectors. Since acquiring oil and gas assets in the Niger Delta, the company has invested in production optimisation, infrastructure upgrades, and community engagement programmes. Its strategy, according to industry observers, blends commercial success with a strong commitment to sustainability and social impact.
The 2025 NOGC is expected to cover a broad range of topics, from the future of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry to renewable energy adoption, local content development, and financing models for energy projects. With the global push towards decarbonisation, discussions on balancing fossil fuel development with energy transition goals are likely to dominate the agenda.
Heirs Energies has previously expressed support for Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, while still leveraging the country’s hydrocarbon resources for economic growth. The company has argued that gas, in particular, should play a central role as a transition fuel, supporting both power generation and industrial development while reducing reliance on more carbon-intensive fuels.
At NOGC, the firm will also seek to promote partnerships that can fast-track technology transfer and capacity building in Africa’s energy sector. “Collaboration is the key,” Igiehon emphasised. “We cannot afford to work in silos; the future belongs to those who can pool resources, share knowledge, and innovate together.”
Delegates at the conference are expected to include ministers from several African countries, executives from major international oil companies, representatives from multilateral finance institutions, and leaders from the renewable energy space. Heirs Energies says it views the event not only as an opportunity to showcase its achievements but also to listen, learn, and forge new alliances.
The company’s emphasis on African energy leadership aligns with a broader continental push to strengthen local participation in energy value chains. The African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and other regional bodies have been advocating for stronger cooperation among member states to address common challenges such as underinvestment, security risks, and the volatility of global energy markets.
For Nigeria, hosting the NOGC offers a chance to reaffirm its role as a leading voice in Africa’s energy sector and to attract much-needed investment into both oil and gas and renewable energy projects. Industry experts believe that the conversations at the event could help shape policies that encourage more domestic refining, infrastructure expansion, and research into cleaner energy technologies.
Heirs Energies, in its statement, reiterated its commitment to being part of this transformation. “Our vision goes beyond profit; it is about building a legacy of energy leadership that Africa can be proud of,” the company declared.
The Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference is one of the continent’s premier energy industry gatherings and is known for setting the tone for key policy and investment decisions. With Heirs Energies among the headline participants, expectations are high for thought-provoking discussions and actionable outcomes that could influence the future of African energy.
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