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Our CEO and Group Managing Partner, Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, moderated the Independents Roundtable: Scaling Capacity, Production and Investments for Independent Operators at African Energy Week AEC (AEW) 2026. The session brought together industry leaders, including Oliver Quinn of Meren, Edson R dos Santos of Etu Energias, Wade Cherwayko of Resourceful Group, Tim O’Hanlon of Panoro Energy and Oregen Energy Corp., and Paul McDade of Afentra plc, to explore the growing role of independent operators in Africa’s energy landscape. Discussions focused on scaling production, unlocking investment opportunities and maximising the value of African energy assets as independent operators take on an increasingly prominent role in the continent’s oil and gas sector. Through its participation at #AEW2026, CLG continues to contribute to the conversations, partnerships and investment strategies shaping Africa’s energy future. #CLG #CLGGlobal #AEW2026 #AfricanEnergyWeek #AfricanEnergy #EnergyInvestment #OilAndGas

CLG’s Director, Tax and Legal, Grace Yella, moderated the Accelerating Clean Cooking for Domestic Energy Security session at African Energy Week AEC 2026. The session explored the role of clean cooking solutions and energy-efficient technologies in addressing energy poverty and advancing sustainability across Africa. Discussions highlighted the importance of regulatory reforms, public-private partnerships and effective distribution strategies in expanding access to clean cooking while strengthening domestic energy security. As Africa works to reduce dependence on imported cooking fuels and broaden access to affordable, reliable energy, enabling policy frameworks and increased investment remain essential to scaling sustainable solutions across the continent. Through its participation at #AEW2026, CLG continues to support critical conversations shaping Africa’s energy future, contributing legal and tax expertise to the development of a more accessible, resilient and sustainable energy sector. #CLGGlobal #AfricanEnergyWeek #CleanCooking #EnergySecurity #EnergyAccess #AfricanEnergy

We’re sponsoring a dedicated discussion on oil and gas arbitration in Africa at African Energy Week AEC 2026. Resource Nationalism, ESG and Investor Protection: The New Frontier of Oil & Gas Arbitration in Africa will look at what happens when long-term energy agreements come under pressure from changing legal and regulatory frameworks, contractual obligations, ESG considerations, political realities, and shifting national priorities. We’ll cover where disputes can start, how investor protection can be tested, and what happens when commercial agreement is no longer possible. Our Group CEO and Managing Partner, Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, will moderate the session, joined by: 1. Nnamdi Obiagwu, Regional Director, Southern Africa, Nepal Energies 2. Vadim Tkhor, Partner, International Relations & Government and International Disputes, TRP International 3. Adetola Adebesin, Associate, Stephenson Harwood LLP Thursday, 15 October | 11:15 – 12:00 Rhino Stage, Ballroom West | AEW 2026 If you’re at AEW this week and these are the kinds of questions coming up in your own deals or investments, join us in the room. #CLG #AEW2026 #AfricanEnergyWeek #EnergyLaw #Arbitration

Africa’s energy markets are increasingly cross-border, with pipelines, interconnected grids, energy products, infrastructure, capital and expertise moving across jurisdictions. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) creates an important continental framework for trade and investment, with the potential to strengthen regional energy value chains, facilitate the movement of project inputs, and support greater intra-African investment across power, renewables, oil and gas. But integration requires more than infrastructure. As CLG Associate Miracle Okoro explores, the effectiveness of the AfCFTA will depend on greater coherence between continental rules, Regional Economic Communities and national energy regulations. For businesses and investors, understanding how these three regulatory levels interact will be critical to structuring, financing and executing cross-border energy projects across Africa. The opportunity is clear: use the AfCFTA to reduce, not reproduce, the fragmentation of Africa’s energy markets. Read the full insight: https://lnkd.in/eM6P73xK

As the Official Legal Partner of African Energy Week AEC (AEW) 2026, CLG will take an active role in shaping conversations around Africa’s energy future, investment landscape and evolving regulatory environment. At #AEW2026, Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, CEO & Managing Partner of CLG, will moderate two key sessions, bringing her expertise and perspective to critical discussions shaping Africa’s energy sector. Grace Yella, Director: Tax & Legal (CEMAC), will also contribute as a speaker, sharing insights on the legal and tax considerations influencing energy investment and development across the continent. Beyond its leadership on the programme, CLG will sponsor a dedicated session at #AEW2026, further reinforcing its commitment to meaningful industry dialogue and practical solutions for Africa’s energy sector. From regulatory frameworks and investment protection to tax, legal advisory and cross-border transactions, CLG continues to support businesses navigating Africa’s evolving energy markets. Meet CLG at AEW 2026, 12–16 October in Cape Town, and engage with the team shaping the legal foundations for Africa’s energy growth. Secure your meeting with us here: [email protected] #CLG #CLGPlus #AEW2026 #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #EnergyConference #InvestmentConference

Understanding the Tax Risks Shaping Africa’s Energy Sector Withholding taxes, permanent establishment risks and transfer pricing are critical considerations for companies operating across Africa’s energy sector. In the Republic of Congo, understanding how these tax considerations apply can be essential for businesses seeking to structure their operations effectively, manage compliance obligations and navigate the complexities of cross-border energy activities. This article, by Antonin NGAMBOU, CLG’s Tax and Legal Manager, examines the importance of fully understanding these areas and the potential implications for companies operating in the Congolese energy market. Read the full article to explore the key tax considerations for Africa’s energy sector: https://lnkd.in/dBQETRh6 #CLG #AfricanEnergy #EnergySector #RepublicOfCongo #WithholdingTax #TransferPricing #PermanentEstablishment #Africa