Evidence-led Research for Africa’s Energy Future
We convene expert volunteers to generate bankable insights on oil, gas, and emerging energy systems—advancing development and climate-aligned growth.
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Technical studies and decision-grade analysis on assets, basins, infrastructure, and markets across Africa.
A Network of Experts
Geoscientists, engineers, economists, and policy analysts collaborating to solve complex energy challenges.
Engaging Stakeholders
Data that travels from boardroom to field, informing operators, regulators, financiers, and communities.
Our Focus Areas
Our research is structured across six integrated programs, linking subsurface truth to market reality and policy feasibility.
Building Prospect Inventories
We integrate seismic interpretation, play fairway mapping, petrophysics, and basin modeling to build robust geological models. Our work provides a clear, data-driven view of de-risked prospects and near-field opportunities, enabling confident exploration and investment decisions.
Unlocking Gas Commercialization
Our analysis covers the full gas value chain. We model gas gathering, processing, LNG and FLNG options, and power integration with realistic capex, opex, and tariffs. The goal is to identify and de-risk bankable development plans that can monetize Africa's vast gas resources.
Advancing Technical Application
We evaluate the application of cutting-edge and proven technologies in the African context. This includes Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), advanced drilling techniques, subsea engineering, and the deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) to decarbonize existing assets.
Navigating the Energy Future
We provide rigorous analysis on pathways for a just and pragmatic energy transition. Our research covers renewable integration into existing grids, the potential for a hydrogen economy, grid modernization challenges, and developing policy frameworks for a low-carbon future that supports economic growth.
Informing Investment & Regulation
We assess the critical link between resources and revenue. Our work includes analyzing pricing frameworks, fiscal regimes, local content impacts, and cross-border energy trade. We use scenario analysis to provide investors and regulators with clear insights into risk, return, and policy effectiveness.
Featured Research
Our flagship publication providing a deep-dive analysis of a critical energy topic.
2025 Niger Delta Gas Maturation Study
A basin-wide screening of wet gas opportunities for LNG, pipeline, and power. Includes prospect risking, development scenarios, and carbon intensity benchmarking.
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Essays, explainers, and field notes from our contributors.
Why a volunteer research model fits Africa’s energy decade
AER’s approach channels distributed expertise into disciplined research that investors can use.
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