Africa's Emerging Energy Landscape 

Trends and Opportunities for U.S. Engagement 

 

 

Chairman, Subcommittee on Africa

Senate Foreign Relations Committee

 

 

Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs

U.S. Department of State

 

Embassy of Ghana 

 

Managing Partner

Calabar Consulting

 

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Kennedy Caucus Room (SR-325), Russell Senate Office Building

 

Africa’s energy landscape will change dramatically in the coming decade, as massive new gas finds off the coast of East Africa and a surge of oil exploration across the continent expand the ranks of potential energy producers. The impending energy boom offers major opportunities for investment, growth, and development on the continent. But there are uncertainties around the speed with which new resources can be brought to market and whether African government will avoid the “resource curse” and manage these resources to ensure broad-based, inclusive growth. Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a session that will examine how these new trends might influence geopolitical and governance dynamics on the continent; how the U.S. private sector is responding; and how the U.S. government might work with African governments and civil society to amplify development and growth opportunities. In a closing keynote, Senator Coons will offer his perspective on how U.S. engagement with Africa can maximize the many areas of common interest and mutual benefit that the continent’s current growth surge and promising energy future afford. 

 

Please RSVP to Patrick Pratt at africa@csis.org