The Ministers of Energy from Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry have confirmed their participation as speakers at this year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, taking place in Dakar from December 9-10. The speakers include Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mauritania; Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Senegal; Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum and Energy, The Gambia; Malam Sambu, Minister of Natural Resources, Guinea-Bissau; and Namory Camara, Minister of Energy, Hydropower and Hydrocarbons, Guinea-Conakry.
The Ministers’ 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 is set to provide a critical platform for governments and investors to align strategies, accelerate projects and drive sustainable growth across the basin.
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Building on the recent start of production at the Greater Tortue Ahemyim (GTA) LNG project offshore Mauritania, Minister Khaled is set to present an expanding energy portfolio amid escalating energy developments. Developed by international operators bp and Kosmos Energy as well as Mauritania and Senegal’s respective state-owned SMH and Petrosen, GTA represents one of Africa’s largest LNG ventures, with phase one producing 2.3 million tons per annum (mtpa) and a planned expansion to over 5 mtpa.
Mauritania is also advancing the BirAllah project, estimated to hold 80 trillion cubic feet of reserves with potential to produce 10 mtpa of LNG annually by 2030. Beyond hydrocarbons, Mauritania is targeting 12.5 million tons of green hydrogen production annually by 2035, anchored by projects such as CWP Global’s 30 GW Aman development and Chariot’s 10 GW Project Nour. With Africa’s first “hydrocarbon code” in place, the Minister is expected to highlight how Mauritania is positioning itself as a hub for both natural gas and green hydrogen investment.
Meanwhile, with bp having announced the first LNG cargo from GTA’s phase one in April 2025, Senegal’s Minister Diop is positioned to spotlight the country’s emergence as a regional energy producer. What’s more, the Yakaar-Teranga gas project is set for a final investment decision this year, expanding domestic gas-to-power capacity and LNG exports.
Senegal’s oil sector is also continuing to perform strongly, with the Sangomar offshore field surpassing expectations since achieving first oil in 2024, producing 16.9 million barrels last year compared to a target of 11.7 million. Operated by Woodside Energy, Sangomar has begun supplying Senegal’s domestic refinery in Dakar, reducing imports and strengthening the value chain. As such, the Minister’s participation is expected to highlight new opportunities in offshore exploration, downstream infrastructure and local content development, as Senegal advances both hydrocarbon monetization and renewable energy investments.
Backed by financing from pan-African institution the African Development Bank, The Gambia is on track to increase electrification to 90% nationwide by the end of the year, including 50% in rural areas. In hydrocarbons, the country represents one of Africa’s last frontier plays, with offshore blocks A2 and A5 holding up to 1.2 billion barrels of oil potential. FAR, the operator, has extended its exploration permit through to this year and is seeking partners to fund upcoming wells. The Gambia is also diversifying into renewables and hydrogen, following a hydrogen exploration agreement signed with H2 Gambia in 2023. These developments are expected to be explored and unpacked at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 with the participation of Minister Juwara as the country emerges as a rising investment destination in both hydrocarbons and clean energy.
Under the leadership of Minister Sambu – who will speak at this year’s event – Guinea-Bissau has deepened cooperation with international partners like Russia in oil exploration and bauxite mining. Oil and gas exploration company Apus Energy recently drilled the offshore Atum-1X well – the first in nearly two decades – targeting a potential 314 million barrels near Senegal’s Sangomar discovery. Concurrently, the country is integrating into regional energy infrastructure, with the proposed Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline set to transit through the territory. These developments underscore Guinea-Bissau’s strategic ambition to unlock unproven reserves, enhance energy security and establish itself as an attractive destination for upstream investment within the MSGBC basin.
Meanwhile, Minister Camara will also participate as a speaker, where he is expected to outline the Guinea-Conakry’s strategy to diversify its energy portfolio. The country is finalizing terms of a 22-block bid round featuring on- and offshore assets, supported by seismic data and competitive fiscal terms. A $300 million LNG terminal at the Port of Kamsar – developed by the West Africa LNG Group – is set to support both import and export activities, while integrating a 1,900 MW gas-fired power plant to supply energy-intensive industries such as mining. Guinea-Conakry is also advancing hydropower projects including the 450 MW Souapiti, the 300 MW Amaria and the 294 MW Koukoutamba projects, alongside plans to add 500 MW of solar capacity to the grid.
“We are honored to host the ministers of energy from across the MSGBC region at this year’s conference, reflecting the basin’s rising global profile. Their participation will drive critical dialogue on advancing oil, gas, power and renewable projects while fostering new investment opportunities across West Africa,” states Sandra Jeque, Project Director, Energy Capital & Power.