Upstream activity in Africa's oil and gas industry is growing rapidly in both East and West Africa but also in substantial new investments worth billions of dollars, which are expected to be made in oil and gas projects in sub-Saharan Africa, says non-profit organisation South African Oil and Gas Alliance CEO, Warwick Blyth.

 

He highlighted how well positioned South Africa was to function as a hub for oil and gas in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

"Aside from being a strategic location, South Africa has various suppliers that are capable of supporting projects and several attractive propositions for the regional upstream industry, including a diversified regional supplier base, logistics and supply, upstream repair and maintenance, an attractive location for regional head offices, as well as training and skills development," he said.