Prognosis & Predictions: Stanley Opara, Executive Director, AMMIN

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As part of ESI-Africa’s annual Prognosis & Predictions series, the Executive Director of the African Methane Mitigation and Intelligence Network (AMMIN), Stanley Opara, reflects on the key developments that shaped Africa’s energy sector in 2025 and outlines expectations for 2026.

Africa’s energy sector is entering a pivotal period of growth and transformation. In this video, the AMMIN Executive Director reflects on the key developments that shaped and continue to shape the continent’s energy industry.

Topics covered include regulatory reforms and licensing rounds driving new investment, the growing role of gas in industrialisation and energy access, the rise of LNG and gas-to-power projects, and the increasing adoption of digital technologies such as AI across the energy value chain.

He also highlights the importance of methane mitigation and emissions management as Africa scales up production and positions itself as a responsible global energy supplier.

Cover photo:  Stanely Opara/LinkedIn