Forecasting Africa’s Lead in the Global Energy Transition

Africa’s energy story is changing fast. In this exclusive interview, Mark Eramo, Co-President at S&P Global Commodity Insights, joins Energy Investor to unpack how Africa could lead the global energy transition over the next decade. From oil and gas resilience to the rise of renewables and critical minerals, Eramo explores how data, analytics, and market intelligence are shaping investor confidence and strategic decisions across the continent. In this interview:

• How market intelligence helps de-risk major energy investments
• The data driving Africa’s oil, gas, and renewables growth
• Why global investors are watching Africa’s next energy moves
• How S&P Global forecasts the continent’s evolving energy landscape
• What opportunities lie ahead for African governments and companies

About the Guest: Mark Eramo leads global strategy and insights at S&P Global Commodity Insights, a leading provider of data and analytics for global energy markets. https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-in… About Energy Investor: Energy Investor Africa brings you exclusive conversations with ministers, CEOs, and thought leaders driving Africa’s energy transformation. Our mission is to spotlight investments, innovation, and policies reshaping the continent’s energy future. https://energyinvestor.africa/ About African Energy Week: African Energy Week (AEW) is the African Energy Chamber’s annual event, uniting African energy leaders, global investors and executives from across the public and private sector for four days of intense dialogue on the future of the African energy industry. https://aecweek.com/