Sopuruchi Onwuka

Africa’s leading independent exploration and production company, Heirs Energies, has announced commitment to effectively engage governments and petroleum players with Africa-centric policy propositions at Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Chief Executive Officer, Osa Igiehon, and Executive Director/Chief Finance Officer of the company, Sam Nwanze, are underway to leady Heirs Energies to engage with global policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to shape critical conversations around Africa’s energy future.

Osa Igiehon, according to the company, is billed to draw from Heirs Energy’s example to spotlight indigenous excellence in two high-level sessions.

One of the sessions, focusing on “Frontier Plays Within Africa’s Mature Basins” would explore how African independents can transform mature assets into engines of growth. And Igiehon will use Heirs Energies’ turnaround of OML 17 into a benchmark strategy for African-led operational excellence.

On “Invest in the Republic of Congo Roundtable,” the debate is billed to share insights from Nigeria’s experience to help frontier regions accelerate development through brownfield excellence, community engagement, and investor confidence.

“At Heirs Energies, we don’t just believe Africa’s mature and frontier assets hold promise, we have proven it. The OML 17 turnaround shows that with the right governance, innovation, and local execution, indigenous operators can unlock value where others saw decline. We’ve turned challenges into engines of growth, and that is the model we want to see replicated across Africa,” said Igiehon.

Sam Nwanze will join discussions on “Navigating Asset Divestments in Africa’s Upstream Sector” in a panel on strategies for financing African independents and de-risking mature assets.

According to Heirs Holding, Nwanze is to spotlight Heirs Energies’ distinctive Africapitalism approach – combining financial discipline with purpose-driven impact.

“The divestment wave creates opportunities for African players to lead, but credibility is key. Success depends on structuring investable projects, building trust with partners, and embedding impact into every deal,” Nwanze noted.

Heirs Energies’ participation at AEW underscores the Africapitalism philosophy of Heirs Holdings Group Chairman Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, which positions the private sector at the heart of Africa’s transformation by creating both economic prosperity and social wealth.

From doubling production at OML 17 within 100 days, to ensuring every molecule of gas produced powers Nigerian homes and industries, Heirs Energies has shown what’s possible when African companies take the lead.

Our story is one of resilience, innovation, and purpose – proving that indigenous operators can match and exceed global standards while creating lasting impact in our communities. As we look ahead, we remain committed to shaping Africa’s energy future with excellence, responsibility, and shared prosperity.

Heirs Energies Limited is Africa’s leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, committed to meeting Africa’s unique energy needs while aligning with global sustainability goals. With a strong focus on innovation, environmental responsibility, and community development, Heirs Energies leads in the evolving energy landscape and contributes to a more prosperous Africa.