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From Gorée to Energy Sovereignty: Africa’s Path to Energy Independence

At the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, African energy leaders explored the continent’s energy future, highlighted by a reflective site visit to the historic Gorée Island

Africa is at a crossroads. The continent is rich in resources, brimming with potential, and finally taking control of its own destiny. Nowhere was this clearer than at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, Senegal, held December 8-10, which brought together governments, investors, energy companies and…

Energy Capital & Power

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Major Global Players Set to Join MSGBC Upstream Market as Nations Eye Future Discoveries

Following Chevron’s acquisition acreage in Guinea-Bissau earlier this year, several other international players are lining up to invest in the MSGBC region

Several international energy companies are expected to join the MSGBC region’s upstream market in the coming months, as operators target exploration opportunities in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry. Speaking at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference this week, Ben Sayers, Partner & Energy Specialist, GeoPartners, explained that the…

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Mauritania: CWP Global Close to Closing Host Government Agreement (HGA) for AMAN Green Hydrogen Project

CWP Global has called for the accelerated processing of its host government agreement with Mauritania for the AMAN green hydrogen project

Green hydrogen developer CWP Global has announced it is fast-tracking the finalization of its host government agreement (HGA) with Mauritania over the company’s landmark AMAN green hydrogen project. The announcement was made by Mike Scholey, CEO, CWP Global at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition in…

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Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Urges Stronger Regional National Oil Company (NOC) Partnerships at MSGBC Energy Event

The Gambia’s national oil company is calling for stronger regional NOC partnerships to advance onshore exploration as MSGBC countries scale up seismic acquisition, frontier drilling and major offshore developments

The Gambia’s national oil company (NOC), Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has urged regional NOCs in West Africa to partner on accelerating exploration across the country’s onshore acreage. The call was made by Cany Jobe, Director of Exploration and Production at GNPC, during the Leveraging Frontier Discoveries for Growth in West…

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Senegal to Launch Pipeline Network Construction Before End of 2025

Regional gas set to boost energy access and industrial development across West Africa, highlighted at MSGBC 2025 ministerial panel

Senegal’s state-owned midstream company Reseau Gazier du Sénegal is set to begin construction of a domestic gas pipeline network before the end of 2025, according to Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum & Mines of Senegal. Minister Diop made the announcement during the ministerial panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas…

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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 to Discuss Clean Energy and Industrial Development

A panel of experts at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition will explore sustainable energy projects and technologies advancing regional energy security, industrial growth and the transition to low-carbon power

Mauritania has advanced its clean energy agenda with the August 2025 unveiling of a 160 MW solar plant, 60 MW wind farm and large-scale battery storage systems - all to be developed under a new public-private partnership framework. The announcement comes as the MSGBC basin undergoes rapid transformation in its…

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) leaders congratulate President of Mauritania on Independence Day

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Ghazouani and to the country's Prime Minister El Moctar Ould Djay

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania on the occasion of his country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh…

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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mauritania on harmonising and improving statistics in west and central Africa

All articles of the MoU have been agreed upon by both ECOWAS and ANSADE, with the signing ceremony scheduled to take place at a later date to be announced

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Department of Economic Affairs and Agriculture, has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Nouakchott on 14 November 2025. The agreement aims to support the harmonisation and enhancement of statistical systems across West and Central Africa. As part of…

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MSGBC Conference to Explore Future-Proofing Regional Energy

A ministerial panel will explore strategies for ensuring resource development translates into tangible economic opportunities

The MSGBC region is standing at the edge of a new energy era, one defined by progress and partnerships. With two landmark hydrocarbon projects coming online and rapid advancements in renewable energy and infrastructure, the region is turning its natural resources into catalysts for sustainable development. MSGBC Oil, Gas &…

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MSGBC 2025 Panel to Explore How Green Hydrogen Can Power West Africa’s Energy Transition

A panel discussion dedicated to green hydrogen ambitions in the MSGBC basin is anticipated to explore regional partnerships and large-scale projects driving renewables energy exports

This year’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 (www.MSGBCOilGasAndPower.com), taking place December 8-10 in Dakar, Senegal, will feature a dedicated session on Green Hydrogen: Advancing Africa’s Advantage and the Rise of Regional Production Alliances. The panel will explore green hydrogen production in the MSGBC basin, emerging regional partnerships and the…