Ivory Coast’s rapidly expanding energy sector will take center stage at the MSGBC Oil and Gas Power 2025 conference and exhibition in Dakar, with a dedicated spotlight session scheduled for 9 December during the event’s technical track. This session will focus on the country’s emerging role as a regional energy hub, supported by major oil and gas discoveries, ambitious power sector growth, and cross-border energy initiatives.
The country’s oil production is expected to increase dramatically, more than tripling from around 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) now to an estimated 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2027. This increase follows ground-breaking offshore discoveries including the Baleen and Callao fields in 2021 and 2024, respectively. Italy’s Eni, in partnership with national oil company Petrosi, is committing $10 billion to the multi-stage development of the Balene field, with the government making 26 upstream blocks available for further exploration and development.
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In parallel with its upstream expansion, Côte d’Ivoire is also actively modernizing its power sector to meet the increasing demand for electricity, which is increasing at an annual rate of approximately 6%. The government has invested in expanding power generation capacity, modernizing the national grid and increasing access in rural areas. Its power mix consists of gas-fired power plants and hydroelectric dams, with renewable energy playing an increasing role. The National Renewable Energy Action Plan aims to have 45% of electricity generation from solar and biomass sources by 2030, supported by projects such as the Aboissou biomass power plant, the Kossou dam floating solar power plant, and the expansion of Ajito and Cyprelle thermal power plants.
Ivory Coast is also strengthening its position as a regional electricity exporter, supplying 10-20% of its electricity to neighboring countries such as Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali. As an active participant in the West African power pool, the country is investing in interconnection projects such as the Eastern Backbone, supported by the European Investment Bank and KfW, to integrate northern solar power and strengthen regional power trading.
As such, the spotlight sessions at MSGBC Oil & Gas Power 2025 will provide investors, policymakers and industry leaders with insight into Ivory Coast’s energy strategy, investment opportunities across upstream, power generation and infrastructure projects, and the country’s evolving role in regional energy markets.
“Côte d’Ivoire’s energy sector is undergoing a period of transformation, with major discoveries and strategic investments establishing the country as a regional energy hub. This year’s Spotlight session is well-positioned to highlight the country’s dynamic oil, gas and power development, providing valuable insights for investors and industry participants,” said Sandra Jeque, Events and Projects Director at Energy Capital & Power.
