Westpaq CEO on African Energy Week 2026

Samuel Diminas, CEO Westpaq International on Arise TV at AEW 2026 On the sidelines of African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, Samuel Diminas, CEO of Westpaq Group, spoke to Arise News on upstream projects in West Africa He highlighted Westpaq's track record as proof that indigenous EPC capacity can deliver complex Major Capital Projects to global standards. He noted that strategic partnerships and local content execution are key to moving African service companies from promise to performance. https://lnkd.in/gYj4MEuQ

Closing the Upstream E&P Forum at Africa Energy Week 2026, Samuel Diminas, CEO of Westpaq International, stated that we cannot view deepwater production in Africa through the legacy lens of extraction for revenue alone. We must focus on energy security: powering African industries, strengthening national grids, enabling gas-to-power and petrochemical value chains that support agriculture, and building regional trade systems resilient to external macroeconomic and geopolitical shocks.

Samuel Diminas, CEO of Westpaq International, gave the keynote address at the close of the Upstream E&P Forum on the final day of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026. Government and industry leaders discussed where Africa’s next barrels will come from and what it will take to get them to market.

Samuel Diminas, CEO of Westpaq International, gave the keynote address at the close of the Upstream E&P Forum on the final day of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026. Government and industry leaders discussed where Africa’s next barrels will come from and what it will take to get them to market.

With an active portfolio exceeding $14 billion across Africa, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is expanding its backing of critical energy infrastructure, including LNG import terminals and pipeline networks. Speaking at the U.S.–Africa Energy & Investment Forum during Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, Vibhuti Jain, DFC’s Regional Managing Director for Africa, emphasized that unlocking project financing requires rigorous feasibility studies, comprehensive impact assessments, and proven bankability. The panel featured key industry and government leaders, including: · Armando Manuel, Board Chairman, Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA) · Joshua Volz, Special Envoy for Global Energy Integration, U.S. Department of Energy · Jonathan Pratt, Senior Director of International Government Relations, ExxonMobil · Jude Kearney, Managing Partner, ASAFO & CO. · Samuel Diminas, CEO, Westpaq Group · Kunle Orogbemi, GM, Marathon Equatorial Guinea Production Limited · Tarek El Molla, Founder of Luminant Energy Consultancy and former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt Read more on the link below https://lnkd.in/gmsvryce

WESTPAQ CEO SAYS INDIGENOUS EPC CAPACITY CAN DELIVER COMPLEX ENERGY PROJECTS TO GLOBAL STANDARDS Chief Samuel Diminas, Group Chief Executive Officer of Westpaq Group, has highlighted the capacity of indigenous engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies to deliver complex energy projects to international standards, stressing the importance of strategic partnerships and local content. Read full story in the comment, our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for more interesting stories ‎https://lnkd.in/e_uDwiw9 ‎ ‎https://t.me/gistcity ‎@samueldiminas

J+S Subsea targets African growth after signing deal with Westpaq International. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovative subsea and engineering solutions that support the evolving needs of Africa’s energy sector. By combining global expertise with strong local presence, the collaboration is positioned to enhance operational efficiency, drive value, and unlock new opportunities across the region. As activity continues to grow across Africa, strategic alliances like this remain critical in enabling sustainable development and long-term success within the industry. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7xRuAAJ #Westpaq #Energy #Africa #Subsea #Partnerships #OilAndGas #Engineering #EPCI

J+S Subsea targets African growth after signing deal with Westpaq International. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering innovative subsea and engineering solutions that support the evolving needs of Africa’s energy sector. By combining global expertise with strong local presence, the collaboration is positioned to enhance operational efficiency, drive value, and unlock new opportunities across the region. As activity continues to grow across Africa, strategic alliances like this remain critical in enabling sustainable development and long-term success within the industry. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7xRuAAJ #Westpaq #Energy #Africa #Subsea #Partnerships #OilAndGas #Engineering #EPCI

"The Business Exchange: How Business Works" podcast of the American Business Council hosted Samuel Diminas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Westpaq International as the special Guest of the recent episode, "Global Standards, Local Capacity: What Investors Need to See in Nigeria's Oil and Gas". Nigeria is the largest oil and Gas producing country in Africa and Africa is a strategic growth market. One effective way to strengthen this market is through capacity building. Mr. Diminas noted that one of the most effective ways to accelerate capacity building in African markets is to intentionally enable international alliances and partnerships. These collaborations are necessary because, while Nigeria remains one of the more mature markets in the sector, the industry is still developing compared to global standards". He also noted that strengthening frameworks that encourage technical partnerships, skills transfer, and long-term collaboration allows local companies to grow sustainably, adopt global best practices, and build the expertise required to compete effectively on an international scale. Good policies remain critical, especially policies that prioritize structured collaboration with globally experienced firms - these remain critical to unlocking long-term sectoral growth.” Click on the link to listen 👉 https://lnkd.in/edrBVHrC

Westpaq International Opens State-of-the-Art Energy Industry Westpaq International, in partnership with Subsurface Consultants and Associates (SCA), has opened a cutting-edge Energy Industry Training Facility at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The facility is designed to enhance capability development, leadership, and transformation in the energy sector, catering to integrated energy companies, service providers, and regulatory agencies. The official opening ceremony was attended by Bradley McKinney, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for the U.S....