India-Africa oil conclave in May

Unveiling another facet of its oil diplomacy, India is now reaching out to Africa. On invitation from the petroleum ministry, top executives of the oil industry from 15 African nations will arrive in India this May to explore business avenues in the hydrocarbon sector.

The ministry, along with Ficci, has also invited energy ministers, oil companies, retail vendors, shipping, pipeline and transportation companies from these countries.

..The countries invited include Angola, Cameroon, Chad, Congo Equatorial Guniea, Ethiopia and Gabon. Officials and corporates from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Ivory Coast and Mauritiana are also likely to visit India for the conference.

..The list of invitees will also include natural gas producing companies, petrochemical companies, legal experts and consultants to showcase the business opportunities in the hydrocarbon sector in Africa.

Business Standard