… over 50 industry leaders to share insights on investment, technology, market innovation

Oredola Adeola

The 19th edition of the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week is set to take place in Lagos from October 26 to 31, bringing together key players across the downstream petroleum, gas, and energy value chain for high-level engagements, including ministerial and regulatory panels featuring representatives from four West African countries.

Joyce Akabogu, Chief Executive Officer, OTL Downstream Development in Africa Ltd./Gte,  made this known in a statement released on Monday.

According to her, organized in collaboration with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority and other strategic partners, the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week set to hold at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, encompasses end-to-end operations and services in midstream and downstream business, incorporating a strategic conference, showcase exhibition and networking events.

She said, “In a year of tense markets and strategic plays, this year’s OTL is marked by a rapidly evolving downstream petroleum landscape, with competition taking centre-stage.

“Themed Energy Sustainability – Growth Beyond Boundaries and Competition, OTL 2025 will feature high-level engagement on regulatory collaboration, including ministerial and regulator panels involving four West African countries.

“More than fifty speakers will provide insight into market trends,
innovations, opportunities and targets, with anchor themes focused on strategic investment, finance, technology and corporate realignment,” Akabogu noted.

CEO, OTL Downstream Development in Africa Ltd./Gte emphasised that as the continent’s premier showcase platform for downstream energy, delegates and visitors are expected to experience a showcase of innovations, services and technology at the OTL Trade Exhibition, with leading industry brands on hand to engage with the market.

She said, “Focus areas include oil refining, petroleum products trading, shipping, tank storage, logistics, marketing and retail, in addition to LPG, lubricants, petrochemicals, power, financial services and policy.

“The week has also been curated to offer memorable visits to production hubs, including the Dangote Refinery Complex.

“Other exciting highlights include a range of networking sessions, receptions and social events that promise to give international and local visitors unforgettable experience of Lagos,” she said.

Akabogu further explained that OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week has over the past eighteen years, been at the forefront of setting agenda, promoting business and operations in downstream energy markets.