During the second day of the EGYPES 2025, Hisham Tawfik, Chairman and CEO Consultant, Enppi participated in a panel discussion session titled “Scaling Up Energy Security Through Investment In Africa’s Downstream Sector” alongside Kamal Mabok, Vice President of Nile Delta Petroleum Company; Lynda Tezkratt, Managing Director of DNV Africa; Anis Aboulnaga, Country Manager of Chevron Egypt; and Fabien Lundy, Vice President of Axens.

They discussed some challenges and opportunities in the refining sector in Africa, given the continent’s vast potential, resources, and untapped investment opportunities.

They also touched on the future steps Africa is taking to develop its refining infrastructure to ensure energy security and access.

Africa’s petroleum demand is anticipated to rise from 4.1 million barrels per day (bbl/d) to over 5.3 million (bbl/d) by 2040, enhancing refining capacity and distribution for improving regional energy access.

In this respect, the panelists noted the excellent and promising opportunity for Africa, not only to meet its energy demands but also to produce high-quality fuel for export and reduce reliance on oil and gas imports.

Tawfik highlighted Enppi’s role in modernizing Egypt’s refineries and  distribution and production facilities, stressing the importance of technology and digital transformation in improving operational economics and reducing reliance on petroleum imports.