Abstracts Guidelines

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Abstracts are invited on the range of topics outlined below. Presenters should submit an abstract of not more than 500 words in length using Times New Roman font type of size 12, with 1.5-line spacing.

EAPCE'27 Conference Topics

Theme: From Energy Resources to Prosperity: Driving Energy Security, Growth and Global Competitiveness

A: Exploration and Production

Sub-theme: Unlocking the Hydrocarbon Potential of East Africa Rift Basins

Lacustrine Depositional Environment - Source and Reservoir Characterization and Basin Modeling
Exploration Success Stories in East Africa Basins
Onshore and Offshore Exploration Opportunities, Risks, and Mitigation Measures
Best Practices in Field Development Strategies and Cost Optimization
Advanced Technologies in Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons
Optimum Production Practices and Reservoir Management
Data Management Practices

B: Attractive Business Environment and Sustainable Partnership

Sub-theme: Fiscal and Legal Regimes

EPSA Models and Attractive Incentives
Service and other Petroleum Agreements
Productive and Profitable Partnerships - National and Private Investment Participation
Creating Stable and Competitive Investment Environments in the EAC

C: Midstream Infrastructure: Enabling Efficient & Secure Petroleum Transport

Sub-theme: Pipeline and Processing, Export Facilities and Refineries

Optimization of Production Surface Facilities
Business Model of the Transport Pipeline Development Cost vs Tariff-based Business
The East Africa Pipeline (Albert Basin to Tanzania shore) - Value addition to Discoveries in the Region
Pipeline Development, Optimization, and Integrity Management
Petroleum Storage Facilities
Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals
Management and Harmonization of Cross-border Transportation Systems
Imported Petroleum Products and Systems in the EAC
East Africa's Future as an LNG, LPG and CNG Producing Hub

D: Investment Opportunities

Sub-theme: Infrastructure

The Role of East Africa Private Sector in Development of Petroleum Facilities - Joint-Venture Opportunities
Role of local banks in financing Energy and Petroleum Projects
Attraction of Foreign Investment to Construct Infrastructure to Support Development and Monetization of Energy Resources

E: Cross-Cutting Issues

Sub-theme: Petroleum Revenue Management, Capacity Building and Energy-mix

Sustainable Management of Petroleum Revenues, Role of National and Sovereign Petroleum Funds
Technical and Experience Transfer
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Energy Infrastructure
Local Content - Shared Experience Among NOCs
AI and Machine Learning in the Oil and Gas Industry
Solar, Geothermal, Wind Energy Sources and Opportunity
E-mobility Technology
Adoption of Decarbonization
Critical Minerals in the Energy Sector

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION:

All submitted Abstracts must focus on the conference theme and topics.

The author’s biography and a passport-size photograph must accompany each Abstract.

Biographies shall be limited to 150 words and shall be written using complete sentences in the 3rd person and should contain information on position, career history, education and professional achievements.

Multiple Abstract submission is PERMITED

Abstract submission will be done online through the EAPCE'27 website, www.eapce.eac.int

The submission platform will open on 20^th July, 2026 and close at midnight 30^th November, 2026 (EAT). You will receive a confirmation email confirming receipt of your submission and an attachment with the details you have entered.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Abstracts Subcommittee of EAPCE’27 and authors will be notified of the outcome by 31^st December, 2026.

Important Conference Dates:

Abstract Submission Opens 20 July, 2026

Conference Registration Opens 20 July, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline 30 November, 2026

Abstract Acceptance Notification 31 December, 2026

Exhibition Booth Hire Deadline 23 February, 2027

Conference Start 9 March, 2027

Conference End 11 March, 2027