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African Energy Chamber’s Senior VP shares expectations on African Energy Week

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African Energy Week conference is scheduled to start on Tuesday, 18 October 2022, and run until Friday, 21 October 2022, at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Known as the premier event for the continent's oil and gas sector, the interactive exhibition and networking event, hosted by the African Energy Chamber, seeks to unite the continent’s energy stakeholders and drive industry growth and development.

The African Energy Chamber’s Senior Vice President Verner Ayukegba shares some of their expectations for the week.
18 Oct 2022 English South Africa Business News

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