Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Soulai Diop, invited all energy stakeholders to attend the MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition in Dakar from 8 to 10 December.
At a press conference on Thursday, he emphasized that the conference is a cornerstone of energy cooperation in Africa and called on institutions, businesses and regional partners to engage in dialogue that will shape the next stage of MSGBC basin development.
The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, themed Africa’s Energy, Oil and Mining: Synergies for Inclusive Economic Development, is organized under the patronage of Senegal’s President Bachirou Diomae Fay and in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, national oil company Petrosen and state-owned COS Petrogas.
“The MSGBC region of Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry is more than just a geological basin; it is a community of shared destiny, united by one ambition: to transform our resources into engines of inclusive and sustainable growth,” Minister Diop said, adding that the event is a platform for institutions, businesses and international investors to explore new opportunities and build partnerships across the region.
In his speech, Minister Diop highlighted BP and Kosmos Energy’s Greater Tawthu Ahmaim Gas Project (GTA) as an important example of cross-border partnership.
“The GTA is a symbol of successful cooperation and economic integration,” the minister said. Phase 1 Of the projects, gas production is expected to begin in December 2024, with 20-25% expected to supply domestic power and industrial needs. plan of Phase 2 While technical inspections confirm stable operations, LNG production could increase to approximately 5 million tons per year.
“Our goal is to turn gas into electricity, industrial inputs, fertilizers and cleaner fuels,” he said, referring to Senegal’s Gas-to-X strategy. He explained that the strategy supports economic diversification while positioning gas as a complement to renewable energy in the country’s energy transition.
Minister Diop also emphasized strengthening local content. “Every project must first benefit the people,” he said.
Recent initiatives in Senegal’s energy sector are closely aligned with this strategy. In November 2025, Senegalese university INPG partners with a global energy company woodside energy It is participating in the Sangomar project to expand local production capacity and has signed contracts with Senegalese companies to provide skills development for engineers and technicians. In early April 2025, INPG has signed a tripartite agreement with the state-run Vocational and Technical Training Fund and the National Committee for Regional Content Monitoring to train and integrate 1,000 young professionals by 2026, with a long-term goal of 15,000 by 2029.
Sandra Jeque, Project Director at Energy Capital & Power, said: “MSGBC 2025 will showcase how the region is developing the talent, infrastructure and partnerships that put African capabilities at the heart of Africa’s energy future.”
Minister Diop concluded that “MSGBC 2025 is a unique opportunity to accelerate energy access, resource transition and economic development across the African continent.”
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