Rwanda: Hosts East African Petroleum Conference in 2027

• Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27) from March 9 to 11, 2027.
• The conference aims to promote investment in the oil and gas sector by showcasing the region's vast petroleum potential.
• East Africa has emerged as a major destination for energy investment, with an estimated 9 billion barrels of oil in place and over 60 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

The conference will provide an important platform for advancing dialogue, fostering partnerships, and supporting the region's long-term development aspirations.

The East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27) is set to take place in Rwanda, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to promote investment, partnerships, and innovation in the petroleum sector. The conference will be held from March 9 to 11, 2027, at the Kigali Convention Centre, with a focus on showcasing the region's vast petroleum potential to the world. With an estimated 9 billion barrels of oil in place and over 60 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, East Africa has emerged as a major destination for energy investment. The conference will provide a platform for advancing dialogue, fostering partnerships, and supporting the region's long-term development aspirations.

The EAPCE'27 is a key regional platform that reflects Rwanda's commitment to advancing regional cooperation and positioning East Africa as a competitive destination for investment in the energy sector. The conference will bring together government leaders, investors, energy companies, and other industry stakeholders from East Africa and beyond to promote investment in the oil and gas sector. With the region's petroleum resources continuing to be identified through active exploration programmes, EAPCE'27 is expected to facilitate the exchange of information, experience, and technological innovations within the industry. The conference will also present legal and regulatory frameworks across the petroleum value chain, providing insights for investors and companies operating in the East African petroleum sector.

The success of EAPCE'27 has significant implications for the region's energy landscape. With a combined population of over 330 million people, East Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy market. The conference will provide an opportunity for Rwanda and other East African countries to showcase their energy potential, attract investment, and drive economic growth. As the region continues to strengthen its energy landscape, EAPCE'27 will play a crucial role in advancing regional cooperation, fostering partnerships, and supporting the region's long-term development aspirations.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for updates on the legal and regulatory frameworks that will be presented at EAPCE'27, as they may have implications for investors and companies operating in the East African petroleum sector.

Source: Original reporting via Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB)