Aboubakar Camara, Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons of Guinea-Conakry, has been confirmed as a speaker at the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power Conference to be held in Dakar, Senegal from December 8th to 10th, 2025.
He is expected to outline strategic efforts to transform Guinea-Conakry’s energy landscape, including details of the country’s efforts to diversify its energy portfolio across a variety of resources. Minister Camara will provide insight into emerging mining opportunities and work with global investors and project developers to advance exploration in frontier markets.
As the MSGBC region experiences an oil and gas boom, Guinea-Conakry is working to build on this momentum, with Senegal and Mauritania achieving first gas from the Greater Tortu Armaim project this year and Senegal achieving first oil from Sangomar.
Under Minister Camara’s leadership, the country is positioning itself as the next frontier for oil and gas exploration in the region and is collaborating with international partners to unlock hydrocarbon potential. The Government of Guinea-Conakry is finalizing the terms of a licensing round offering 22 exploration blocks and has partnered with SLB and TGS to establish a National Center for Seismic Data Visualization to improve geological understanding for prospective investors.
Additionally, 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 power 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.
Beyond hydrocarbons, the country is expanding renewable energy under the minister’s stewardship. The country increased its power trading capacity from zero in 2015 to 340,000 KVA in October 2025 through increased generation and participation in the World Bank-funded 225 kV Gambia River Basin Development Authority Regional Interconnection Network.
In August this year, Guinea-Conakry launched national consultations on the Pan-African Mission 300 initiative, which targets $272 million in investments, including $132 million from the World Bank, to expand electricity access through renewable projects.
Meanwhile, in July 2025, the country further diversified its energy mix by securing €95.16 million for the construction of three hydropower plants with a total capacity of 30 MW.
“Guinea-Conakry is strategically located in the MSGBC region and has rich untapped oil and gas reserves. The country’s dedication to the development of its energy sector, exemplified by the upcoming 22-block bidding round, highlights a progressive strategy to foster economic growth and strengthen regional energy cooperation,” said Sandra Jeque, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.
Held under the theme “Africa’s Energy, Oil and Mining: Synergies for Inclusive Economic Development”, it will explore opportunities, foster partnerships and stay at the forefront of the oil, gas and power sector in the MSGBC region. To secure your participation in the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference, please visit www.msgbcoilgasandpower.com. To become a sponsor or participate as a representative, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
