The African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), the intergovernmental organization representing African oil-producing countries, will be represented by its Secretary General, Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, at the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition in Dakar from 9 to 10 December. Dr. Ibrahim’s participation at this year’s event will highlight APPO’s leadership in shaping Africa’s oil, gas and power sectors and the continent’s growing ability to mobilize domestic capital for energy development.
APPO facilitated the launch of the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) to continue strengthening Africa’s energy infrastructure across upstream, midstream and downstream segments. AEB was developed in partnership with the African Export-Import Bank, a pan-African financial institution, and is designed to provide tailored financing for exploration, production and downstream projects.
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AEB’s member countries include Nigeria, Angola and Ghana, which have already made capital commitments, and Algeria, Benin, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast have also made additional commitments. The bank will support projects such as the Cabinda refinery in Angola, the Dangote refinery in Nigeria, and new energy initiatives in Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Global consulting firm PwC has been appointed to ensure the bank is built and operates to meet Africa’s financial needs.
Beyond financing, APPO continues to promote regional integration through initiatives such as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and the Central African Pipeline System, while strengthening partnerships with organizations such as OPEC. The organization advocates for a balanced energy transition that leverages natural gas as a bridge fuel, expands refining capacity, and supports cross-border infrastructure in line with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
As a series of milestones are achieved across the oil and gas sector in the MSGBC region, APPO is positioned to support sustainable energy growth and regional cooperation across the basin. In April 2025, Senegal and Mauritania became LNG exporters for the first time with the shipment of the first cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeim project. Meanwhile, Senegal’s Sangomal oil field, which achieved its first oil production in June 2024, continues to increase production with an FPSO capacity of 100,000 barrels per day. Ongoing and upcoming projects include the Yakar Teranga gas field in Senegal, the BirAllah gas field in Mauritania, and exploration licensing rounds in The Gambia, Guinea-Conakry, and Guinea-Bissau.
“Dr. Ibrahim’s participation at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 underscores APPO’s leadership in promoting African-led financing, regional energy cooperation and strategic infrastructure development. Participants at this year’s conference stand to gain first-hand insight into opportunities for collaboration across the continent’s energy value chain,” said Sandra Jeke, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.
