CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

11TH EAST AFRICAN PETROLEUM CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2025 (EAPCE'25)

THEME:  "Unlocking Investment in Future Energy: The Role of Petroleum Resources in the Energy Mix for Sustainable Development in East Africa”

5 - 7 March, 2025
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

THE CONFERENCE:

The East African Community (EAC) comprises eight (8) Partner States namely the Republic of Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Rwanda, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of South Sudan, the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania, with a combined population of over 300 million. The broad goal of EAC is economic, social and political integration to create wealth in the region and enhance competitiveness through increased production, trade and investment. Thus, the EAC seeks to improve the quality of life for the people of East Africa through its mission of widening and deepening integration and a vision of a prosperous, competitive and politically united East Africa.

Given the importance of energy in realizing this vision, the EAC Partner States have agreed to cooperate in the joint exploration and development of energy resources found within the Community and to promote investment within the sector. The EAC Partner States seek to promote the exploitation of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources in the most optimal way for the mutual benefit of East Africans.

The East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition offers a wide range of technical presentations reflecting developments in the oil and gas industry in East Africa and around the world. The Conference provides a forum for discussing the legal and policy framework and the overall business environment prevailing in the region. It allows stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to interact with EAC senior government officials and decision-makers.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

Abstracts are invited on the range of topics outlined below. Presenters should submit an abstract of not more than 500 words in length using Times New Roman font type of size 12, with 1.5-line spacing.

EAPCE'25 Conference Topics:

A: Exploration and Development

1. Legal, Fiscal and Regulatory Regimes
2. East African Rift and Coastal Basins
3. Offshore Exploration Opportunities
4. Field Development and Reservoir Management

B: Mid & Downstream Opportunities

1. Legal, Fiscal and Regulatory Regime
2. Crude Oil and Refined Petroleum Products Pipelines and Storage
3. Refining Options for Crude Oil
4. Natural Gas Processing, Transportation and Distribution
5. LPG Infrastructure Development
6. Value Addition in Oil and Gas Development
7. Development of Virtual Pipelines

C: Resource Revenue Management

1.  Petroleum Revenue Management
2. Oil and Gas Markets and Impact of Global Prices
3. Petroleum Projects’ Cost Monitoring and Auditing
4. Transfer Pricing

D: Energy Mix and Just Energy Transition

1. Clean Cooking
2. Energy Integration
3. Technological Advancement in Petroleum
4. Strengthening Energy Security: The Role of Petroleum in a Diversified Energy Mix Strategy

E:   Other Investment Opportunities

1. Capacity Building and Training Programs
2. Farm-in Partnerships and Multiclient Studies
3. Financing of Petroleum Projects
4. Meeting the Regional Petroleum Needs

 F: Cross-Cutting Issues

1. Managing Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Social Impacts in Oil and Gas Operations
2. Decommissioning of Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Facilities
3. Local Content
4. Data Management
5. Governance in Extractive Sector
6. Managing Stakeholder Expectations
7. Geopolitical Influence on Petroleum Demand and Pricing
8. Corporate Social Responsibility

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:

All submitted Abstracts must focus on the conference theme and topics.

The author’s biography and a passport size photograph must accompany each Abstract.

Biographies shall be limited to 150 words and shall be written using complete sentences in the 3^rd person and should contain information on position, career history, education and professional achievements.

Multiple Abstract submission is PERMITED

Abstracts submission will be done online through the EAPCE'25 website, www.eapce25.eac.int

The submission platform will close at midnight 30^th September, 2024 (EAT).  You will receive a confirmation email confirming receipt of your submission and an attachment with the details you have entered.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstracts Subcommittee of EAPCE’25 and authors will be notified of the outcome by 31^st December, 2024.

Important Conference Dates:

Event		Date
Abstract Submission Opens		7 June, 2024
Conference Registration Opens		7 June 2024
Abstract Submission Deadline		30 September, 2024
Abstract Acceptance Notification		31 December, 2024
Exhibition Booth Hire Deadline		25 February, 2025
Conference Start		5 March, 2025
Conference End		7 March, 2025

For more information on EAPCE’25, visit the conference website: www.eapce25.eac.int