With the oil, gas and mining sector being the key driving force behind the development in East Africa, the Oil, Gas and Mines Africa (OGMA) Exhibition and Conference 2017 to he held from May 9-11, 2017 at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya will give a further impetus to the sectors.
Showcasing the latest in oil and gas and mining sectors, the OGMA offers opportunities that are on the look-out for new technology and improved solutions and investments in the sectors in African countries.
Held under the patronage of Ministry of energy and petroleum, government of Republic of Kenya, and organised by Omanexpo, the pioneer exhibitions and conferences organizer in Oman, in association with TFEA (Trade and Fairs East Africa Ltd), and (EAGE) European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, OGMA 2017 edition is the flagship event of the bustling African hydrocarbon and mining sector that is a must-attend one in this part of the globe.
The three-day expo is aimed at highlighting the development of products and services in the oil and gas industry, which has taken a pivotal position in the African economy. The two-day conference will bring together a host of industry leaders from across the world who will discuss various issues and challenges as well as to explore emerging opportunities and latest developments in East Africa’s Energy sector.
Bright spot for investors
East Africa is today brightest spot for investors, traders and industrialists with special focus placed on its energy and mining sector. Since the discovery of enormous oil reserves in Uganda in 2006, major oil finds in Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia have caught the attention of some of the largest independent global oil and gas exploration companies.
Over the last six years, international oil and gas majors from the UK, China and India have entered the investment market; however, most investments are currently coming from the private sector. These discoveries have spurt confidence among business experts and investors that East Africa will emerge as one of the world oil hubs. These are also expected to drive billions of dollars in annual investments in the coming years.
Mining scenario
East Africa which is fairly rich in certain mineral resources has attracted a lot of interest from investors in the mining industries due to its mineral resources that are just being discovered. The East African Community (EAC) has several mineral belts that produce tanzanite and gold, with Tanzania being the biggest gold producer in the region.
Burundi has some gold reserves along with copper, cobalt, nickel and uranium deposits. In recent years, exploration activity in western Kenya has significantly increased. Kenya is home to viable quantities of soda ash, fluor spar, titanium, niobium, and other earth elements like gold, coal, iron ore, limestone, manganese, diatomite, gemstones, gypsum and melted carbon dioxide.
Book your space/Registrations
With leading players from the oil, gas and mining sectors set to converge for OGMA there is excitement to participate. The venue will provide a total area cover of square meters space. The organisers of the show are expecting around exhibitors and plus business visitors to grace the expo.So, the organisers have urged the exhibitors to book their space for OGMA the sooner the better at http://www.ogmaexpo.com/stand-booking-form.php. For conference registration, email at: [email protected].
