Corporate and Investment

Oil and Gas Sector

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Your oil and gas partner for growth in Africa

Standard Bank is one of the largest banks in Africa with an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries. We have a deep specialisation in natural resources, including oil & gas, where we offer extensive financial solutions clients require across the oil and gas value chain.

We offer comprehensive financial services and products to meet the evolving financials needs of both international and local oil & gas companies operating in our presence countries. In addition, our on-the-ground specialist teams can support you in identifying opportunities that further drive the development of the broader oil & gas ecosystem. 

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Some of the benefits

Innovative solutions

We provide you with innovative and end-to-end banking services to assist your transactional, investment and financial needs

Sector Insights

Our well-established on-the-ground presence ensures that you get in depth insights into the oil and gas jurisdictions

Manage foreign currency risk

As the number one foreign currency trader in Africa, we are able to support you with the insights and instruments to manage foreign currency risk

Access to local and global resources

As a key provider of capital with a large balance sheet, you get access to both local and global resources of debt, equity and multilateral funding options
Our offering

Backed by experienced teams, we offer a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions:

Investment Banking solutions - Our sector specialists prepare customized offerings to suit your needs in the oil and gas sector, in areas like reserve-based lending, corporate lending and project finance structures.

Global Markets solutions - We provide solutions to help you manage your foreign exchange and rates risk, including hedging solutions applicable to your business.

Transactional solutions - Our network of transactional bankers can provide a variety of solutions ranging from meeting day-to-day transactional needs to offering you a range of trade solutions.

Why talk to us
  • Extensive presence across Africa: Our on-the-ground teams with extensive experience within the local markets ensure that you have access to policy and decision makers who drive the development of the oil & gas industry.
  • Strong balance sheet: The strength of our balance sheet ensures that we are well-equipped to support your operations and growth aspirations.
  • Innovative and customised solutions: You have access to world-class sectoral structuring solutions that are customised according to the needs of your business 
  • Ongoing financial support: We provide ongoing financial support and working capital facilities, as well as have a leading forex capability to support the flow of funds across Africa and internationally.
  • Our offering
  • Why talk to us

Backed by experienced teams, we offer a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions:

Investment Banking solutions - Our sector specialists prepare customized offerings to suit your needs in the oil and gas sector, in areas like reserve-based lending, corporate lending and project finance structures.

Global Markets solutions - We provide solutions to help you manage your foreign exchange and rates risk, including hedging solutions applicable to your business.

Transactional solutions - Our network of transactional bankers can provide a variety of solutions ranging from meeting day-to-day transactional needs to offering you a range of trade solutions.

  • Extensive presence across Africa: Our on-the-ground teams with extensive experience within the local markets ensure that you have access to policy and decision makers who drive the development of the oil & gas industry.
  • Strong balance sheet: The strength of our balance sheet ensures that we are well-equipped to support your operations and growth aspirations.
  • Innovative and customised solutions: You have access to world-class sectoral structuring solutions that are customised according to the needs of your business 
  • Ongoing financial support: We provide ongoing financial support and working capital facilities, as well as have a leading forex capability to support the flow of funds across Africa and internationally.
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Dele Kuti
Global Head: Energy and Infrastructure

Energy and  Infrastructure are pivotal to Sub-Saharan Africa’s progress. In a fast-evolving global context, harnessing SSA’s potential is crucial in driving economic growth and maintaining Africa’s global competitiveness. 

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Dele Kuti
Head: Energy and Infrastructure
Paul Eardley-Taylor
Southern Africa Head: Oil and Gas
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