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Research that
drives Africa's energy
conversation.
A volunteer-driven collective producing grounded, evidence-based analysis on oil, gas, power, renewables, access and emissions across all 54 African nations.
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Core research themes
$5K
Maximum research grant (USD)
Open access. Neutral analysis. No advocacy.
AER Principles
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Upstream & Gas Systems·
Power & Grids·
Renewables & Distributed Energy·
Energy Access·
Emissions & Environment·
Policy & Finance·
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Emissions & Environment·
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Energy Access·
Emissions & Environment·
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AER
What is AER
Africa's energy sector documented — by Africans, for everyone.
African Energy Research organises volunteer teams and funds research projects focused on Africa's energy systems — producing clear, technically grounded outputs with no donor agenda and no policy axe to grind.
Research Coverage
Six themes. One continent.
Upstream & Gas Systems
E&P, gas infrastructure, LNG, flaring, pipelines and midstream.
Power & Grids
Generation capacity, transmission reliability, reform and tariffs.
Renewables & Distributed
Solar, wind, mini-grids, off-grid and hybrid systems.
Energy Access
Household electrification, cooking fuels and social outcomes.
Emissions & Environment
Methane, flaring, carbon accounting and climate risk.
Policy, Economics & Finance
Regulation, investment, pricing, project finance and transition.
The Model
How AER works.
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Define the question
Research begins with a clearly framed, answerable question — not a vague topic. Scope, timeline and format are set before any research starts.
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Mobilise teams
Volunteer researchers and funded grantees are assigned to briefs. AER provides the structure; contributors bring the expertise.
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Review and publish
Outputs are reviewed against AER neutrality and accuracy standards before publication with full contributor attribution.
Latest Work
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Insights & Reports
Upstream & Gas Systems
Côte d'Ivoire: Eni Sanctions Baleine Phase 3
The upstream landscape of the Gulf of Guinea has reached a significant milestone with Eni and its consortium partners officially approving the Final I…
Upstream & Gas Systems
The U.S. "Energy Dominance" Strategy
Since January 20, 2025, the Trump administration has executed the most aggressive restructuring of U.S. energy policy in modern history. Framed as a "…
Energy Access & Social Outcomes
Fuel Subsidy Removal in Angola and Nigeria: Fiscal Gains vs. Social Strains in 2026
Fuel subsidies have long been a defining feature of economic policy in oil-producing nations. They are designed to shield citizens from volatile globa…
Get Involved
Four ways to participate
AER is built on participation. Choose the mode that fits your role and capacity.
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Volunteer, apply for funding, or propose a partnership — the initiative is built on people who show up.