The Energy Ministers of Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry have confirmed their participation as speakers at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Dakar from December 9th to 10th. Speakers include Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of Mauritania; Birameh Souley Diop, Senegalese Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines. Nani Jwala, Gambia Minister of Petroleum and Energy; Malam Sambu, Guinea-Bissau Minister of Natural Resources; Mr. Namoly Camara, Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons of Guinea-Conakry;
The Minister’s participation underscores the MSGBC region’s growing role in shaping Africa’s energy future. From frontier exploration and LNG exports to renewable power and hydrogen, the conference aims to provide an important platform for governments and investors to align strategies, accelerate projects and drive sustainable growth across the basin.
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Minister Khalid will present an expanding energy portfolio as energy development escalates, with the recent start of production at the Greater Tortu Ahemim (GTA) LNG project offshore Mauritania. Developed by international operators BP and Kosmos Energy, as well as Mauritania and Senegal’s state-owned SMH and Petrosen, GTA is one of Africa’s largest LNG ventures, with plans to produce 2.3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in the first phase and expand to more than 5mtpa.
Mauritania is also pursuing the Bir Allah project, which is estimated to have reserves of 80 trillion cubic feet and the potential to produce 10 tonnes of LNG per year by 2030. Beyond hydrocarbons, Mauritania aims to produce 12.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen per year by 2035, supported by projects such as CWP Global’s 30GW Aman development and Chariot’s 10GW Project Nour. Ministers are expected to highlight how Mauritania is positioned as a hub for investment in both natural gas and green hydrogen, following the establishment of Africa’s first ‘hydrocarbon code’.
Meanwhile, with BP announcing the first LNG cargo from the GTA’s first phase in April 2025, Senegal’s Minister Diop is in a position to shine a spotlight on his country’s rise as a regional energy producer. Additionally, the Yakar Teranga gas project is expected to take final investment decision this year, expanding domestic gas power generation capacity and LNG exports.
Senegal’s oil sector also continues to perform well, with the Sangomar offshore field exceeding expectations since achieving first oil in 2024, producing 16.9 million barrels last year against a target of 11.7 million barrels. Sangomar, operated by Woodside Energy, has started supplying Senegal’s domestic refinery in Dakar, reducing imports and strengthening its value chain. The Minister’s participation is therefore expected to highlight new opportunities in ocean exploration, downstream infrastructure and local content development, as Senegal moves towards both monetizing hydrocarbons and investing in renewable energy.
The Gambia is planning to increase the national electrification rate to 90% (including 50% in rural areas) by the end of the year, with a loan from the African Development Bank, a pan-African institution. In the hydrocarbon sector, the country represents one of Africa’s last frontier activities, with potential oil reserves of up to 1.2 billion barrels in offshore blocks A2 and A5. Operator FAR has extended the exploration permit until this year and is looking for a partner to finance future wells. Gambia is also diversifying into renewable energy and hydrogen following the signing of a hydrogen exploration agreement with H2 Gambia in 2023. With the country emerging as an emerging investment destination in both hydrocarbons and clean energy, these developments are expected to be explored and highlighted at MSGBC Oil and Gas Power 2025 with Minister Jwala’s participation.
Under the leadership of Minister Sambu, who will speak at this year’s event, Guinea-Bissau has deepened cooperation with international partners such as Russia in oil exploration and bauxite mining. Oil and gas exploration company Apas Energy recently drilled its first offshore Atum-1X well in nearly 20 years, targeting 314 million barrels of reserves near the Sangomar discovery site in Senegal. At the same time, the country is integrating into the region’s energy infrastructure, with the proposed Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline expected to pass through the region. These developments highlight Guinea-Bissau’s strategic ambitions to exploit unproven reserves, strengthen energy security and position itself as an attractive destination for upstream investments within the MSGBC basin.
Meanwhile, Minister Camara will also participate as a speaker, outlining Guinea-Conakry’s strategy to diversify its energy portfolio. The country is finalizing the terms of a 22-block bidding round covering onshore and offshore assets, backed by seismic data and competitive accounting terms. The $300 million LNG terminal at Kamsar Port, developed by West Africa LNG Group, will support both import and export activities, as well as integrate a 1,900 MW gas-fired power plant to supply energy-intensive industries such as mining. Guinea Conakry is also pursuing hydropower projects such as the 450MW Suapiti, 300MW Amalia and 294MW Koukoutamba projects, alongside plans to add 500MW of solar capacity to the grid.
“Reflecting the Basin’s growing global profile, we are proud to welcome energy ministers from across the MSGBC region to this year’s conference. Their participation will drive important dialogue on advancing oil, gas, power and renewable projects, while fostering new investment opportunities across West Africa,” said Sandra Jeke, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.
