TotalEnergies Deepens Commitment to Africa’s Energy Future in 2025 Cape Town, South Africa — TotalEnergies has reinforced its dedication to Africa’s energy landscape, marking a significant shift in its approach towards the continent.
In 2025, the company engaged in strategic exploration, youth empowerment, and thought leadership, emphasizing a more inclusive partnership model focused on sustainability and regional development. Senior Vice President Africa for TotalEnergies, Mike Sangster, articulated the company’s philosophy during the African Energy Week (AEW) in Cape Town, emphasizing Africa’s central role in the global energy future. “.
Africa is not a frontier for us.
It is central to our identity and our strategy, “Sangster. “If the world speaks of an energy future, Africa must be at the heart of it.”.
TotalEnergies has allocated nearly half of its global exploration budget to Africa, reflecting its belief in the continent’s geological and human potential.
The company’s multi-energy approach addresses Africa’s diverse energy needs, including rising electricity demand, industrial expansion, and the continued reliance on hydrocarbons alongside the growth of renewable energy platforms. Renewables have become a cornerstone of TotalEnergies’African strategy, with over 1.
1 GW of renewable projects under construction or operation across the continent.
This includes solar farms in North Africa, hybrid power solutions in West Africa, and wind energy developments in Southern Africa.
In Angola, TotalEnergies has been a key partner, committing to drilling one exploration well per year to mitigate natural decline in mature offshore fields and unlock new reserves.
The company’s projects, such as the tie-back expansion and the Kaminho development, are not only oil projects but also new industrial anchors for Angola. TotalEnergies has also focused on youth empowerment in Uganda, highlighting the importance of young Africans in the energy transition.
The company’s engagement includes training, internships, environmental stewardship, entrepreneurship support, and leadership development.
The company’s strategy resonated with African governments, youth networks, and private sector players, emphasizing the need for a balanced energy pathway that keeps energy affordable, supports industrialization, and reduces emissions. Gas has been placed at the center of TotalEnergies’transition strategy for Africa, with gas-fired power, LNG logistics, LPG penetration, and hybrid energy systems forming key pillars.
As 2025 comes to a close, TotalEnergies’commitment to Africa’s energy future remains unwavering.
The company is poised to expand its exploration in Angola, bring renewable projects online in North Africa and Southern Africa, scale youth programming in Uganda, and grow its footprint in the African gas sector. TotalEnergies’shift in character from a multinational operating in Africa to a partner investing with Africans signifies a new chapter in the continent’s energy narrative. Sangster summed up the spirit of the year: “Africa’s success is our success.
The continent’s energy future is a shared responsibility — and we intend to walk that journey with African countries, hand in hand.”.
