Renaissance unveils Pan-African Energy Strategy in Cape Town

Nathan Tamarapreye, Yenagoa

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has outlined its pan-African growth strategy at the Africa Energy Week in Cape Town, showcasing plans to expand operations across the continent.

Renaissance, which recently took over Shell’s onshore and shallow-water assets, now runs Nigeria’s largest upstream oil and gas joint venture.

A statement issued on Sunday by Michael Adande, Renaissance’s Spokesman, noted that the introduction of the strategy signals a new phase of regional expansion and leadership in the energy sector.

According to the statement, speaking during a dedicated session at the conference, the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Tony Attah, described Renaissance as a transformational force in Africa’s energy landscape.

“We are Renaissance, not just in name, but in purpose.

“Our ambition is to catalyse a new beginning for Africa, one that delivers energy security and industrialisation through sustainable practices,” Attah said.

Renaissance is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renaissance Africa Energy Holding Company, and operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture.

Its assets are spread across 18 oil mining leases in Nigeria’s Niger Delta.

Attah described the acquisition of the shares of Shell in the former SPDC by Renaissance’s parent company as a bold move.

“Acquiring SPDC was seen as ambitious, but we executed it with clarity and conviction.

“Today, Renaissance stands as the new face of Africa’s energy,” Attah said.

Speaking earlier on the sidelines of the AEW conference, Chairman of Renaissance, Dr Layi Fatona, described the vision of the company as Afrocentric with a commitment to continental leadership.

“Our vision is clear on becoming Africa’s leading energy company, sustainably enabling energy security and industrialisation.

“We are not just out to participate in Africa’s energy future; we are out to shape it. Our strategy begins in Nigeria but is designed for scale across the continent,” Fatona said.

According to the statement, the Africa Energy Week, which ran from September 29 to October 3, 2025, saw Renaissance executives take prominent roles in strategic discussions.

Attah hosted a fireside chat aimed at deepening brand awareness, while Fatona joined a panel on Frontier Plays Within Africa’s Mature Basins, highlighting the role of legacy assets in the energy transition.

The statement noted that Renaissance’s vision, as articulated by its leadership, is to become Africa’s leading energy company, driving sustainable growth, innovation, and regional integration in the oil and gas industry.