Responsibly supporting the energy transition

for the benefit of all

A trusted partner

for all our stakeholders

A respected operator

transforming legacy assets

Ensuring safe operations

for our employees

Reducing the environmental impact

for future generations

A proven strategy

for an exciting opportunity

The need for a responsible energy transition

How this transition can impact African social-economic development

Drivers of change

Changing responsibly

Impactful change

Climate change

The global energy transition is being driven by political, corporate and civil society in pursuit of the goals set by the international community to decarbonise globally. The energy industry is seeing Oil & Gas majors recalibrate their strategies and business models to a lower carbon energy system.

Growing demand

With a rising demand for the services that energy provides due to a growing population – many in Africa (600-800 million people) who remain without access to modern cheap reliable energy – the developing world must be able to responsibly create long-term social and economic value by efficiently optimising the potential of their natural resources.

Oil & Gas Transition

The Africa Oil & Gas industry is in the early stages of the same operator transition that the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico have gone through with assets being transferred from majors to independents. IOCs are looking to responsibly exit out of assets which are either late life, not material or have a high carbon footprint.

Developing Economies

Whilst the developed world is seeking to deploy capital in a manner that actively supports the energy transition and lower carbon economies, developing economies currently lack the large scale capital required to support the industrial roll out of renewable technologies and remain largely reliant on traditional energy sources.

Global energy mix

There is a growing recognition that oil and natural gas play critical roles in today’s energy and economic systems; and that affordable, reliable supplies of liquids and gas are integral to the transition to a lower carbon world.

Maintaining supply

Without a responsible Oil & Gas industry, the transformation of the energy sector will be more difficult and more expensive. If capital markets are engaged correctly, independents can help to accelerate the pace of change and reduce the impact on the environment.

Emissions reduction

There are cost-effective opportunities to bring down the emissions intensity of delivered Oil & Gas by minimising flaring of associated gas and venting of CO2, tackling methane emissions, and integrating renewables and low-carbon energy where-ever possible.

Responsible investment

The best way to protect the climate is for investors to invest in responsible Oil & Gas companies with the imperative to reduce energy-related emissions in line with international climate targets.

GDP contribution

The economic contribution from natural resources is fundamental to many developing economies. It is therefore essential that investments in these resources continue as these developing economies navigate their journey through the energy transition.

Responsible Independents

There is a requirement in the market for responsible, well managed independents to acquire, operate and optimise post-peak assets in Africa. This will ensure the continued socio-economic benefit from these resources as the majors exit.

Building on capability

Independents can leverage the local resources and skills of the industry and ensure that they play a central role in responsibly managing these assets. The continuing transfer of knowledge can play an important role in the reduction of the emissions intensity of delivered Oil & Gas.

Attracting Capital

Accessing the necessary capital to invest in the continued development of these assets responsibly will only be possible by addressing investors ESG concerns. It is necessary for responsible independents to integrate an ESG agenda into their business model and operating approach in order to effectively manage business and opportunity risk.

Our Portfolio

Our strategy is to build a material diverse portfolio of mid-life producing assets that provide scope to optimise production and reduce emissions.

Overview

Angola: Blocks 3/05, 3/05A, 23 and KON 19

Somaliland: Odewayne Block

Afentra’s portfolio is comprised of an 30% non-operated interest in the long-life, offshore production Block 3/05 in Angola, and a 21.33% interest in the adjacent Block 3/05A offering additional development potential. In addition, Afentra has a 40% non-operated interest in the highly prospective Block 23 in Angola. Onshore Angola, Afentra has a 45% non-operated interest in the exploration Block KON 19 located in the western part of the Onshore Kwanza Basin. Afentra also holds a 34% non-operated (carried) interest in the Odewayne Block, onshore Somaliland.

Afentra’s strategy is to build a material diverse portfolio of mid-life producing assets that no longer fit the portfolio of major companies. We seek to optimise, redevelop and extend their lives in a safe, responsible manner whilst reducing harmful emissions. These production assets underpin the business with low-risk cash flow. Over time, Afentra aims to build a portfolio of operated positions, levering the extensive technical operating experience possessed by the team. We will also acquire non-operated positions alongside quality operators and credible JV partners with a shared alignment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Afentra’s entry into Angola in May 2023 saw the Company establish a foothold in a key target geography with a wealth of future growth opportunities. Afentra is acquiring interests in quality assets with scope to enhance and extend production alongside improving environmental performance, while positioning itself as a key stakeholder to support state-owned Sonangol with its transition strategy.

High quality, long-life, shallow water production asset with material upside potential

Afentra initially acquired a 4% non-operated interest in Block 3/05 through its transaction with INA that completed in May 2023. The transaction with INA included a 5.33% interest in the adjacent Block 3/05A offering additional development potential. Following the completion of both the amended Sonangol transaction and the Azule transaction, Afentra’s interest in Block 3/05 and 3/05A has increased to 30% and 21.33% respectively.

Afentra also holds a 40% interest in the exploration and appraisal Block 23, located in the Kwanza basin.

Onshore Angola, Afentra has a 45% non-operated interest in the exploration Block KON 19 located in the western part of the Onshore Kwanza Basin.

 

Block 3/05:
Block 3/05, operated by Sonangol, is a material shallow water production asset with the potential to deliver significant upside value. The long-life asset benefits from existing infrastructure across the portfolio of 8 fields and holds in excess of 3 billion barrels of light oil in place. As of end 2022 c. 1.35 billion barrels has been produced (~42% recovery factor). Afentra’s 30%* interest in Block 3/05 provides certified 2P reserves of 32.9 mmbbls and 2C resources of 13.1 mmbbls net to Afentra (CPR estimates as of 1 January 2023) and net production in excess of 6,500 bbl/d on a gross average production of 20,180 bbl/d for the year 2023.

Importantly, in the next few years, sustaining current production levels relies on re-instating and sustaining the waterfloods in tandem with integrity, maintenance and existing well stock optimisation projects. These activities are all low cost, rapid capital return activities.

Afentra sees significant additional value creation potential in Block 3/05 with a portfolio of projects identified to potentially increase production. This will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:


Integrating near term asset integrity revitalisation and infrastructure upgrades.


Production optimisation and debottlenecking opportunities.


Optimisation of the existing well stock including workovers, access to behind pipe oil pools and optimisation of artificial lift applications.


Longer cycle brownfield development opportunities such as in-fill drilling and the tie-in of undeveloped discoveries.


Further upside not included in ERCE’s resource case have been identified and are under review, including additional infill drilling at the Bufalo, Pacassa and Oombo Fields, alongside potential access to shallower reservoirs.

The asset maintains a strong safety track record and the JV is working to improve ESG characteristics, including decreasing emissions in line with zero flaring by 2030 and gas utilisation opportunities.

 

Block 3/05A:
Block 3/05A, operated by Sonangol, contains 3 appraised light oil discoveries with a combined STOIIP in excess of 300 mmbbls from which only 2.4 mmbbls has been recovered to date (c. 1% recovery factor). The existing Block 3/05 infrastructure and synergies with the application of fit for purpose technology provides the opportunity for production growth potential via tie backs. Our multi-disciplined team is taking a holistic view of Block 3/05A and Block 3/05 together, working with the operator and contractor group to progress these opportunities towards value generating appraisal and development.

Afentra sees significant further value in the Block 3/05A asset in tandem with the Block 3/05 asset that it surrounds, consisting of but not limited to the following:


An integrated gas management plan across both Blocks 3/05A and 3/05 to develop these resources responsibly given the high gas oil ratio of the Punja field reservoirs.


Long term testing of the Gazela field is underway providing valuable data to inform the next steps for the Caco-Gazela Field development.

Progression of Punja and Caco-Gazela will be carried out in a phased approach to gain appraisal data, reduce uncertainty and generate cash flow through monetising early production.


Screening and ranking multiple development concepts to reach an optimised FID.

 

Block 23 (working interest 40%):
Block 23 is a 5,000 km2 exploration and appraisal block located in the Kwanza basin in water depths from 600 to 1,600 meters and has a working petroleum system. Whilst the large block is covered by modern 3D and 2D seismic data sets, with no outstanding work commitments remaining, much of the block remains under-explored. The block contains the Azul oil discovery, the first deepwater pre-salt discovery in the Kwanza basin. This discovery made in carbonate reservoirs has oil in place of approx. 150 mmbbls and tested at flow rates of approx. 3,000 – 4,000 bbl/d of light oil.

The block contains the Azul oil discovery, the first deepwater pre-salt discovery in the Kwanza basin. This discovery made in carbonate reservoirs has oil in place of approx. 150 mmbbls and tested at flow rates of approx. 3,000 – 4,000 bbl/d of light oil.

 

Block KON 19:
Afentra has a 45% non-operated interest in the exploration Block KON 19 located in the western part of the Onshore Kwanza Basin.

The Onshore Kwanza Basin, covering 25,000 Sqkm is an under-exploited, over-looked proven hydrocarbon basin and has numerous oil fields and discoveries dating back to 1955. The basin produced over 15,000 bopd in the 1960’s and 1970’s from post-salt traps.

KON 19 was high graded by Afentra as it has good signs of a working petroleum system and contains wells that were drilled on salt structures with light oil recovered to surface in one and oil shows in others from post and pre-salt reservoirs. There is limited 2D Seismic data. The block is adjacent to both legacy oil fields that are currently being appraised for potential re-development and existing infrastructure allowing rapid commercialisation.

Fully carried interest in under-explored frontier acreage
(34% non-operated carried interest)

Somaliland offers one of the last opportunities to target an undrilled onshore rift basin in Africa. The Odewayne block, with access to the Berbera deepwater port less than a 100km to the north, is ideally located to commercialise any discovered hydrocarbons. This large, under-explored, frontier acreage position covers 22,840 km2, the equivalent of c. 100 UK North Sea blocks.

Afentra inherited its carried interest in Odewayne from its previous form as Sterling Energy, and through its wholly owned subsidiary (Afentra East Africa Limited), holds a 34% working interest in the PSA. Afentra is fully carried by Genel Energy Somaliland Limited for its share of the costs of all exploration activities during the third and fourth periods of the PSA.

Recent activity on the Block includes the re-interpretation of seismic data and seep analysis in order to develop an appropriate forward work program to further evaluate the licence prospectivity.

Effecting sustainable change

Our purpose is to support the African energy transition as a responsible, well managed independent, enabling the continued economic and social development of African economies and bridging the gap to other/renewable forms of energy.

Our enabling role in this connected energy ecosystem is to access, redevelop and unleash the full potential of existing producing fields or undeveloped discoveries that no longer fit the portfolio of major companies. We will do this in a safe, responsible and sustainable manner. By investing in the region, empowering our people and working with our partners we can positively impact local economies and deliver significant economic returns to all stakeholders.

Paul McDade
Chief Executive Officer
Afentra's purpose – effecting sustainable change

Delivering value in the energy transition

Matching our business to the varied needs of our stakeholders

Our mission

Our integrated model

Our stakeholders

Our mission is to be the trusted partner of both IOCs and host governments in the divestment of “legacy” assets. By managing these assets responsibly we turn these fields or discoveries into profitable assets by applying focus, innovation, efficient operating practices and smart commercial arrangements. We use our approach to unleash the full asset potential whilst also reducing carbon emissions, promoting growth through employment and facilitating socio-economic development.

Africa’s strong economic growth alongside its growing population underpins our belief in the continent’s long-term Oil & Gas demand despite the structural evolution of the global energy system. We see a significant opportunity to drive responsible growth and prosperity for all stakeholders. Our strategy is simple, we only focus on proven hydrocarbon basins where fields have been discovered or are currently producing. The latent potential is therefore clear and Afentra just needs to unleash it, quickly and economically. We pursue operatorship with a large working interest so we have control over the safety, development and investment profile of our assets.

Afentra was created to take advantage of this opportunity in the African market, emulating the successful precedents set in the Gulf of Mexico and North Sea.

See our four-stage model to discover how we implement our strategy.

Defining legacy assets
Producing fields or undeveloped discoveries that:
  • May no longer fit with a company’s strategy in Africa
  • May need investment, regeneration or upgrading
  • May be sub-economic for larger companies

Stakeholder returns

Our business model is designed to mitigate geological, political and financial risks to enable Afentra to deliver sustainable returns to its shareholders in the form of capital appreciation and dividends when appropriate. We do this by focusing on discovered resources in established operating jurisdictions, alongside credible partners, and by maintaining a stable balance sheet, underpinned by low-risk cash flow.

1.

Assess & acquire

Legacy production assets and proven discovered resources with material upside
Our focus
  • Opportunities that:
  • Are value accretive
  • Generate robust cash flow
  • Have embedded growth opportunities
  • Are strategically complementary
2.

Optimise & produce

Applying proven & innovative technologies to safely optimise production, reduce emissions and lower cost
Our focus
  • Emissions reduction
  • Optimisation of subsurface facilities
  • Returns enhancement
  • Performance transparency
3.

Reinvest & extend

Reinvest in incremental activities and near field developments to extend production and field life
Our focus
  • Infield, outpost and undeveloped resource investment opportunities
  • Funding further value accretive acquisitions
  • Workforce and community development
  • Acceleration of the de-carbonisation initiatives
4.

Retire & convert

Responsible stewardship of asset retirement whilst seeking low carbon conversion opportunities
Our focus
  • Responsible stewardship
  • Restoration of the natural environment
  • Safe decommissioning
As a responsible international corporate citizen, we understand that we operate within a multi-faceted and multi-layered economic, legislative and social environment. It is therefore crucial that we engage with all our stakeholders to understand and respond to their concerns, needs and opinions, in order to ensure the ongoing sustainability of our business.
A diagram to display Afentra's four stakeholder audiences
“Our team’s technical expertise and proven operating track record makes Afentra the ideal partner to realise the full potential of these legacy assets. We intend to leverage our deep industry knowledge and network to identify and acquire assets adopting an effective operating approach that seeks to optimise and extend productivity whilst reducing harmful emissions. This will enhance returns and deliver a positive socio-economic legacy that reflects Afentra’s core beliefs.”
Ian Cloke
Chief Operating Officer
Afentra's technical expertise

Our cultural framework

Afentra’s cultural framework outlines our core principles, philosophies and values that guide our behaviours and enables us to drive our business forward and deliver on our purpose.

Our framework provides a strong foundation that supports our vision, guides our behaviours and influences the impact we make on the world around us.

Principles

These define our core beliefs that connect and resonate strongly with the personal values of the Afentra team and those that work alongside us.
Be Respectful
Be Transparent
Be Inclusive
Be Authentic

Values

These build on our principles and define how we all behave at work. They describe qualities we always strive for and consider as the right way to do things
Inspire
Bring passion and energy to engage and inspire those around us
Collaborate
Openly share knowledge between teams and individuals
Enquire
Think creatively and constructively challenge the status quo
Innovate
Be courageous, ambitious, navigate risk, try, learn and improve

Approach

This defines our core operating philosophy and business approach and is heavily influenced by our principles and values
Think Long-term
Work towards the long-term sustainability of the business
Create Solutions
Encourage innovation​ and seek out opportunity
Leverage Learning
Diverse and inclusive approach that values each others ability and expertise
Focused and Nimble
Stay agile, lean and non-hierachical

Impact

Afentra’s positive impact will be driven by these principles, values and approach.
One team
Dynamic, committed and responsible
Positive difference
Changing things for the better leaving a positive legacy
Enduring value
Delivering enduring value for all investors and stakeholders

Experienced leadership

Afentra has established a strong executive team with a proven track record for creating value and positive stakeholder outcomes through delivery of material development and production projects across Africa. The team has an established network across the relevant stakeholder audiences, and direct experience of the energy transition in previous geographies. The Board bring significant industry and capital market experience as well as an unwavering commitment to all aspects of Governance. Their experience and expertise will ensure the responsible pursuit of strategic priorities intended to create value for all stakeholders.

Executive team

Non-Executive team

Paul McDade corporate head shot
Chief Executive Officer
Paul McDade
Paul’s 35 years within the international Oil & Gas business has provided him with a rich and diverse set of relevant experiences. From his early international experience in challenging operational, social, security and safety environments, to his 19 years as COO and then CEO of Tullow Oil, he has essential first hand experience of what is required to build a successful African-focused, responsible oil & gas company.

His strong focus on delivering stakeholder value, shared prosperity, environmental performance and strong governance, coupled with his understanding of the role that Oil & Gas has to play in both the global and African energy transitions, makes him the ideal leader to deliver Afentra’s ambitious growth strategy, a company that will have stakeholder objectives and ESG embedded at its core.
Ian Cloke corporate head shot
Chief Operating Officer
Ian Cloke
Ian has over 25 years of international Oil & Gas experience with a proven track record of deploying innovative technologies across global upstream projects that positively impact operational, technical and commercial results for the benefit of all stakeholders. As EVP at Tullow Oil, he led multi-cultural and diverse teams focused on safely improving production and operations at pace across Africa and South America, effectively managing risk and social-environmental sensitivities whilst embedding strong financial discipline.

He has first-hand experience in making a difference in countries having discovered and successfully delivered commercial Oil & Gas in Uganda, Kenya and Guyana amongst others. Having lived and travelled throughout Africa, he has enjoyed the full spectrum of life and business on the continent, making him an ideal founding partner and COO of Afentra.
Anastasia Deulina corporate head shot
Chief Financial Officer
Anastasia Deulina
Anastasia’s multicultural upbringing and over 20 years of working in the energy sector within global, multinational investment banks, private equity and corporates has given her extensive experience in strategy development, deal origination, structuring and execution, M&A and business transformation.

Her primary focus is always on driving sustainable business growth that has a visible positive impact on the bottom-line. This, along with her significant prior board experience, both as a NED and committee member, and her strong global business development and financial network means that Anastasia provides expert leadership as Afentra’s CFO.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Thierry Tanoh
Thierry Tanoh is the former CEO of EcoBank Group, a pan-African banking conglomerate with banking operations in 33 African countries, and subsequently Minister for Oil, Energy and Renewables for the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire between 2017-2018. Prior to assuming his role at EcoBank, Thierry spent 12 years at International Finance Corporation (IFC), including roles as Vice-President within the Senior Executive Team and a member of IFC’s credit committee based in Washington, and as Director of Sub-Saharan Africa based in Johannesburg.
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Jeffrey MacDonald
Jeffrey MacDonald is a former Managing Director with the global energy private equity firm, First Reserve, with responsibility for investment origination, structuring, execution, monitoring and exit strategy, with particular emphasis on the oil and gas sector. Before joining First Reserve, he was a founder and CEO of Caledonia Oil & Gas Ltd., a U.K.- based exploration and production (E&P) firm, and a founding member and managing director of Highland Energy Ltd. Most recently he held the position of Interim CEO and, prior to that, Non-Executive Director, of Kris Energy.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Gavin Wilson
Gavin Wilson has held the position of Investment Director at Meridian Capital Limited, a Hong Kong based international investment firm, for over a decade, managing an Oil & Gas portfolio focused on worldclass assets in emerging markets. Mr Wilson founded and managed, for over seven years, two successful investment funds – RAB Energy and RAB Octane. Previously he was Managing Partner of Canaccord Capital London’s Oil & Gas division, responsible for Sales and Corporate Brokering/Finance.
“Afentra’s focus on value accretive M&A, targeting robust cash flow and proven resources, is intended to support sustainable shareholder returns. By targeting quality assets that provide earnings visibility, implementing best in class fit-for-purpose margin enhancing operating techniques and with the ESG agenda embedded in our mindset, we have a business model tailored to generate significant long-term value for all stakeholders.”
Anastasia Deulina
Chief Financial Officer

Latest information

Investment case
  • Building a diverse portfolio of assets underpinned by robust economics and proven resources
  • Energy transition creating compelling M&A pipeline of producing assets and proven resources
  • Gap in market for credible operators to facilitate a responsible energy transition
  • Angola represents stable operating environment with supportive government and attractive fiscal terms
  • Asset base provides scope for production optimisation and reduction of emissions profile
  • Proven team with significant experience and industry track record in Africa
  • Initial deals demonstrate value enhancing nature of commercial strategy
News
  • Investor presentation
  • Annual report

News and media

Coverage

Afentra drills down into details on major Angola assets

London-listed Afentra has lifted the lid on the scale of potential resources held in two shallow-water Angolan blocks where it now controls significant stakes, and also has feelers out for opportunities in the broader West Africa mergers and…
Video

Investor Webinar Presentation

During this presentation management provide more details of the significant upside potential of Block 3/05 and 3/05A assets and the Company’s plans to realise that potential.
Coverage

An equitable and just energy transition should balance sustainability with social cost

Many African nations rely on oil and gas revenues, but a just transition will need a careful balance.



This article first appeared in PE Outlook 2024
Coverage

Afentra acquired assets worth 255m with only 37m cash heres how

Afentra plc has successfully closed deals to purchase stakes in oil production block 3/05 in Angola, with only 12% remaining to be closed.
Coverage

Africa-focused Afentra poised for multimillion dollar returns from shallow water oil exploration

On paper, London-listed energy minnow Afentra (LON: AET) has a simple plan – chase mature hydrocarbon assets that international oil companies (IOCs) are ditching and tap hitherto untapped adjoining fields for additional resource maximization.
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Readmission to AIM

CEO Paul McDade and CFO Anastasia Deulina sit down with Investor Meet Company to provide an update following the readmission to AIM and the asset performance.
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Africa-focused junior eyes access to untapped discoveries

Afentra may expand portfolio to take in discoveries close to existing Angola assets.
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Afentra CEO eyes ‘conveyor belt of deals’ as majors retreat from mature African basins

CEO Paul McDade sat down with S&P Global to discuss Afentra PLC’s latest transactions offshore Angola, Afentra’s strategy, vision and outlook for growth.
Video

Azule Acquisition and Sonangol Acquisition Update

Paul McDade provides audiocast presentation on the Azule & Sonangol Acquisitions.
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Annual General Meeting 2023

Audiocast of the statement and presentation delivered at Afentra’s Annual General Meeting 2023.
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INA Completion & Angola Update

Afentra announce completion of the INA transaction in Angola – formerly on the license – joining the JV partnership of Block 3/05 and 3/05A.
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SpareBank 1 Markets Energy Conference

Afentra’s CFO, Anastasia Deulina was delighted to present at the SpareBank Markets Energy Conference. Discussing the wealth of opportunities in Angola, and recent experiences navigating upstream capital markets
Press Release

ANPG confirms Afentra acquisitions in Angola

ANPG confirms the order of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas for the acquisition of two participations in Blocks 3/05 and 3/5 A by Afentra Angola.
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Angolan Acquisitions & Resumption of Trading

Afentra’s management team host an audiocast presentation to provide a detailed overview of the Afentra strategy, and further detail on the Angolan Acquisitions.
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Annual General Meeting 2022

Audiocast of the statement and presentation delivered at Afentra’s Annual General Meeting 2022.
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The Changing Face of Energy

Afentra’s CEO Paul McDade joins Perenco’s Group General Manager Benoit de la Fouchardiere for Frontier’s new series “The Changing Face of Energy”
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Sonangol SPA

Afentra’s management team provide an audiocast presentation to discuss the terms and strategic rationale for the Sale and Purchase Agreement with Sonangol.
Coverage

Namibia’s new era of hydrocarbon exploration and production

The African Energy Chamber sat with Ian Cloke, COO Afentra to discuss the enormous potential of what could engineer Namibia’s new era of hydrocarbon exploration and production for the country.
Coverage

A just energy transition for Africa

Afentra’s contribution for Petroleum Economist’s Outlook 2022
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Energy 2050 Africa Series Roundtable

CEO Paul McDade was pleased to feature on a panel discussion at Africa E&P Summit

credit: Frontier and the Africa E&P Summit
Coverage

Afentra set to seize upon ‘African energy transition’

Afentra’s CEO Paul McDade discusses the Company’s launch and growth plans with Proactive Investor.
Coverage

Financial Times: Ex-Tullow chief targets Africa assets as oil majors retreat

About

Afentra: African energy transition. What better way to signal our company’s ambition than to bind it into the name? Our name is our purpose compressed into seven letters. Our emblem is a contemporary representation of the Sankofa story and also of transition in forward motion – with a nod to where we’ve come from. It’s our visual statement of intent: re-evaluate what we’ve learnt in the past to advance positive, sustainable change everywhere we operate.