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Africa Integrated Energy Solutions

Insight-driven advisory for Africa’s dynamic energy landscape

In Africa's evolving energy landscape, the need for tailored advisory services is critical to navigating complex markets and achieving sustainable development goals. Africa Integrated Energy Solutions (AIES) plays a key role in this space, offering specialized expertise in strategic consulting, financial advisory and business advisory for energy and oil and gas projects. With a focus on addressing local challenges while leveraging global best practices, AIES supports public and private stakeholders in shaping impactful energy initiatives across the continent.

Name

AIES

Address

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Incorporation Date

2023

Employees

10

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Company History and Expertise

Africa Integrated Energy Solutions (AIES) is a boutique advisory firm specializing in energy and oil & gas projects. With a team that collectively brings over 70 years of experience in investment banking, oil & gas projects delivery, and consulting, AIES is uniquely positioned to support public and private stakeholders in developing strategic visions and implementing impactful projects. The company’s expertise spans financial structuring, market analysis, regulatory compliance, and business growth strategies.

The leadership team at AIES brings a wealth of experience that strengthens the firm’s advisory capabilities. Anthony Thia-Labi, Associate Director, has over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, having worked with Halliburton on major Exploration & Production projects for international operators like ENI, Vitol, Anadarko, and Ophir. His contributions to oil and gas activities in West Africa—particularly in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana—have been significant. Anthony also plays an active role in shaping local content laws in Côte d'Ivoire as Deputy Secretary General of GES-PETROGAZ CI.

Jean Philippe Atse, another Associate Director at AIES, brings 25 years of experience spanning reservoir engineering, finance, and strategy. A former oil and gas specialist at Société Générale's investment bank in Hong Kong, Mr. Atse has also worked with PETROCI Holding as a reservoir engineer. His extensive academic background includes degrees from Texas A&M University, HKUST (Hong Kong), and IFP Paris. His expertise lends critical insights into financial markets and leadership within the energy sector.

Current Projects and Future Strategy

AIES has been actively involved in providing advisory services for large-scale energy projects across Africa’s oil and gas sectors. The company conducts strategic studies to help clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while structuring bankable projects to secure funding from global investors.

Looking ahead, AIES plans to expand its footprint across Africa by leveraging its strong network of strategic partners and financiers. The company aims to deepen its focus on supporting traditional oil and gas infrastructure projects critical to economic growth while also exploring opportunities to address local challenges such as regulatory compliance and access to financing.

With its mission centered on implementing projects that deliver stable, affordable, and sustainable energy for Africa’s growing population, AIES is poised to contribute significantly to the continent’s energy transition. By combining local insights with world-class expertise from its leadership team, the company has committed to crafting solutions that maximize positive outcomes for African communities while driving economic growth across the region.