The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has announced the official program for the 10th edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) which will hold from February 10 to 12, 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
Now marking a decade since the formation of Africa’s oil, gas and energy leaders, SAIPEC 2026 will once again be hosted in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), NNPC Ltd, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and AOS Orwell, alongside national companies, governments, and over 30 national organizations. Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ten years of growth, participation and impact
Since its inception in 2017 as WAIPEC – West African International Oil Exhibition and Conference With only 148 representatives and the participation of two National Oil Companies (NOCs), CYPEC has become a truly pan-African platform, with more than 1,400 representatives and 23 NOCs expected in 2025, with even more participation in 2026.
The scale of the international exhibition has more than doubled, from 35 exhibitors in its first year to more than 150 exhibitors expected this February, covering exploration, drilling, engineering, digitization and energy transmission technologies.
Over the past decade, CYPEC has facilitated millions of dollars in contracts and partnerships, advancing projects and investments across the African energy value chain.
“From a regional platform to a continental force, CYPEC has become Africa’s leading meeting place for oil, gas and energy discussions.Mr. Ibe Chubby Ibe, Chairman of the PETAN/SAIPEC Conference said.
“Our 10th anniversary represents both a celebration and a call to action – to shape the next decade of sustainable growth through collaboration, innovation and African content leadership.Aybe added.
Charting Africa’s Energy Future: Inside the 2026 Agenda
The opening day will feature welcome speeches from senior government and industry leaders, followed by keynote addresses reflecting on the impact of a decade of CYPEC.
An oversight panel will assess how reforms and investment frameworks can unlock exploration and production growth across the continent.
Country spotlight sessions will feature upstream, downstream and refining projects from key markets including Nigeria, Angola, Ghana, Namibia, Senegal and Mozambique. The investment forum will focus on capital deployment, risk management and financing mechanisms for new energy investments.
The second day will explore “Africa’s gas opportunity – a pillar for industrialization and export”. The meetings will assess the continent’s LNG outlook, domestic gas infrastructure and regional cooperation.
Panels on local content and indigenous capacity building will highlight policy frameworks, project implementation and supplier development strategies.
The day will culminate with the SAIPEC 10th Anniversary Celebration and Awards, honoring industry leaders and long-term partners driving Africa’s energy growth.
The final day will focus on the workforce of the future and will begin with a keynote address on diversity and change leadership.
The DEI Leadership Panel addresses the advancement of women and youth in technical and leadership roles, followed by the SPE Futures Forum, connecting young engineers, academics and entrepreneurs.
SAIPEC 2026 will conclude with practical outcomes, policy insights and collaboration pathways for the next phase of Africa’s energy transformation.
New features for 2026
New for this edition, SAIPEC introduces internal panel discussions, a local content presentation session, and an extensive technical conference that provides deeper insight into engineering, project execution, and technology trends.
Networking is the cornerstone of the event with exclusive receptions, business lunches, and PETAN’s signature golf day designed to foster partnerships and investment discussions.
The international exhibition serves as a living showcase of digital solutions, field optimization tools, and sustainability-based innovations that are redefining Africa’s energy operations.
In addition, and as part of the extended 10th anniversary commemoration week, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) will host the Local Content Energy Summit – African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on February 9, 2026, which will serve as a prelude to SAIPEC 20.
The summit will explore the opportunities AfCFTA offers to strengthen intra-African energy trade and advance local content partnerships across the continent.
Sub-Saharan Africa is at the center of global energy diversification, with vast hydrocarbon reserves, expanding gas potential, and a growing movement toward renewable energy integration.
For ten years, CYPEC has played an important role in creating cooperation, investment and knowledge exchange across the continent’s energy markets.
CYPEC 2026 will once again unite policymakers, operators, investors and innovators to define Africa’s energy future and ensure growth that benefits its people and economy.
The complete program of SAIPEC 2026 is now available for download www.saipec-event.com.
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