Advertise with Africa’s energy decision-makers
Reach the people who power Africa’s energy future.
A premium printed magazine, a weekly newsletter and a filmed VIP interview series, built to put your brand in front of ministers, national oil company executives and the investors who fund the continent’s energy projects.
5,000
printed copies of every issue, handed out at energy conferences
167,000+
readership across print and digital editions
5,700
subscribers to Energy Investor Weekly
85%
of surveyed readers sit at board or C-suite level
Source: 2025 Energy Investor Audience Survey, 971 respondents.
Welcome
Where Africa’s energy leaders read, listen and decide.
Energy Investor is a multi-platform media brand covering the business of Africa’s energy industry. We publish in print, write to subscribers every week and film conversations with the people who shape policy and capital, so your message reaches senior decision-makers in the formats they trust, from a brand they respect.
- The Magazine and Special ReportsSix themed issues a year, printed on exceptional paper and handed to leaders at energy conferences, plus a digital edition. Your advertising sits beside original stories and design.
- Energy Investor WeeklyOur newsletter reaches 5,700 subscribers every week with a 42% average open rate. Simple ad formats start at USD 50.
- VIP Interview SeriesFilmed conversations with ministers and executives at major energy conferences, shared as video and podcast. Associate your brand with the voices of the industry.
- Media TrainingPractical coaching that prepares your executives to speak clearly and confidently to press, panels and cameras.
- Sector Data Insights and Industry DirectoryMarket data and a directory of industry players that keep your brand visible and useful between print issues.
Your audience
Readers who sign off on the decisions you want to influence.
The digital edition is unlocked with an email address, so your brand reaches readers who have registered to read.
85%
sit at board or C-suite level
68%
control or influence procurement decisions
92%
hold postgraduate degrees
45 to 60
typical age: experienced, established leaders
Who your brand reaches
- Energy ministers and secretaries-general
- National oil and gas company executives
- C-suite leaders in oil, gas, nuclear and renewables
- Multilateral investment institutions and DFIs
Where they are: Pan-African, United States, United Kingdom, UAE and Europe. Readership split 72% male, 28% female.
2026 editorial calendar
Six issues. Six ways in.
Every issue has one theme, so your advertising meets readers while they are focused on the subject closest to your business. Book by the ad space close date. Copies reach readers on the distribution date.
| Issue | Theme | Good fit for | Ad space closes | In readers’ hands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issue 1 · February | Audacious | Project developers, financiers and equipment partners | 9 Dec 2025 | 28 Jan |
| Issue 2 · April | Governance | Brands that want credibility with government and regulators | 20 Mar | 24 Apr |
| Issue 3 · June | In the Pipeline | EPC contractors, service companies and investors seeking deal flow | 23 May | 27 Jun |
| Issue 4 · August | Sustainability | Renewables, ESG and clean energy brands | 19 Jul | 29 Aug |
| Issue 5 · October | Megatrends | Technology and innovation brands | 21 Aug | 30 Sep |
| Issue 6 · December | Legends | Tribute, legacy and year-end brand messages | 6 Nov | 30 Nov |
Magazine rates
Choose your position in the magazine.
Five placements, one clear price each. All rates are per issue, in US dollars, and exclude VAT and agency commission.
| Placement | What you get | USD per issue |
|---|---|---|
| Inside front cover double page spread (IFC DPS) | The first spread readers see when they open the magazine. | 4,490 |
| Double page spread (DPS) | Two facing pages for a full-width story, campaign or announcement. | 3,790 |
| Outside back cover (OBC) | The back of the magazine, seen every time it is picked up or left on a desk. | 3,000 |
| Inside back cover (IBC) | A full page in a closing position, where readers finish and often pause. | 2,590 |
| Single page (SPS) | A full page of your own: the entry point to the magazine. | 2,290 |
Artwork specifications
| Format | Trim size | File size with bleed |
|---|---|---|
| Double page spread · IFC DPS | 420 × 297 mm | 426 × 303 mm |
| Single page · IBC · OBC | 210 × 297 mm | 216 × 303 mm |
| Horizontal half page | 210 × 148.5 mm | 216 × 154.5 mm |
| Vertical half page | 105 × 297 mm | 111 × 303 mm |
Energy Investor Weekly
Put your brand in 5,700 inboxes, every week.
Energy Investor Weekly goes to 5,700 subscribers who follow Africa’s energy sector. Small, clear ad formats let you test the audience with a single send, or build a presence week after week.
5,700
subscribers: the size of your potential audience each week
42%
average open rate: about 2,400 opens of every issue
5.1%
average click rate: readers who act, not just open
| Format | Size | Best for | USD per issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner | 600 × 100 px | One clear message and one action, such as a launch, an event or a link. About USD 38 per 1,000 opens. | 90 |
| Feature banner | 600 × 200 px | Room for a headline, an image and a call to action. Our largest format. About USD 56 per 1,000 opens. | 135 |
| Square block · entry price | 300 × 300 px | A compact square that puts your brand in front of 5,700 subscribers. About USD 21 per 1,000 opens. | 50 |
VIP Interview Series
Be heard, not just seen.
Go beyond the printed page. Put your brand behind our filmed interviews with the ministers, executives and investors at Africa’s energy conferences, shared as video and podcast.
In association with
USD 9,500
Your brand credited alongside the interview series at one conference.
In partnership with
USD 12,000
Our deepest involvement: your brand as the named partner of the series at one conference.
Trade exchange partner
Let’s talk
Exchange your products, services or access for coverage. Terms agreed case by case.
Up to 20 filmed interviews per conference are included in every rate above. With all 20 filmed, that is USD 475 per interview on the Association package and USD 600 on the Partnership package. All rates are per conference, in USD, excluding VAT.
Start the conversation
Put your brand in front of the leaders who decide.
Tell us who you want to reach and when. We will recommend the issue, position and format that fit your goals, and send you the dates and artwork specifications to book.