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North African Power Could Be Europe’s Next Energy Lever

As Europe seeks diversified and lower-carbon energy supplies, emerging electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure across North Africa – including Libya’s grid ambitions – are drawing investor attention ahead of the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

For decades, Europe’s energy relationship with North Africa has centered primarily on hydrocarbons – Algerian pipeline gas, Libyan oil and LNG shipments from the Mediterranean basin. At the same time, another energy link is gaining momentum: electricity. With growing renewable capacity, expanding transmission networks and new cross-Mediterranean interconnectors under development,…

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$13B in African Power Investment Is Waiting – Proven Sponsors Can Deliver

As Africa’s power investment climbs, the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris offers a strategic platform to connect investors with well-structured, bankable projects

Africa’s power sector is drawing growing global capital attention, with investment reaching an estimated $13.84 billion in 2025 across energy deals – the vast majority in clean power, underscoring investor interest in the energy transition. However, despite 74,000 MW of announced capacity, only about 14,500 MW has been realized, revealing a persistent “execution gap”…

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Guinea-Conakry Energy Minister to Bring Frontier Oil & Power Opportunities to Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026

Aboubacar Camara, Minister of Health, Sanitation, Energy, Hydraulics and Hydrocarbons of Guinea-Conakry, will deliver a keynote at next month’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

As exploration momentum builds across West Africa’s (Mauritania-Senegal-Gambia-Bissau-Conakry) MSGBC basin, Guinea-Conakry is seeking to position itself as the region’s next frontier for oil and gas development while accelerating investment in large-scale power infrastructure. At the upcoming Invest in African Energy Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, Aboubacar Camara, Minister of…

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Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push

Leaders will explore how to scale low‑carbon power, manage hydrocarbons responsibly and deploy advanced decarbonization technologies at next year’s Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris

Africa’s integrated energy companies face a dual mandate: expanding energy access while reducing carbon emissions. This challenge will be the focus of the panel, “The Dual Mandate: Navigating Growth and Decarbonization in an Integrated Energy Sector,” at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, 2026.…

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Senegal Charts Gas-to-Power Strategy at MSGBC 2025

Floating powerships, distributed gas-ready plants and subsidy-free projects are helping Senegal meet rapidly growing electricity demand while cutting costs

Senegal is emerging as a continental leader in gas-to-power solutions, combining innovative technical models with flexible project delivery to meet rapidly growing electricity demand, panelists said on Tuesday at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar. Senegal’s approach is already showing results: the country launched Africa’s first…

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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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West Africa’s Grid Transformation to Take Center Stage at MSGBC 2025

Regional leaders will examine grid integration, regulatory reforms and investment opportunities shaping West Africa’s evolving power market

African upstream oil and gas operators are accelerating efforts to integrate renewable and lower-carbon energy sources into production activities. Recent milestones across Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa and the Republic of Congo demonstrate how the continent’s largest operators are embedding energy diversification into project design, with hybrid and gas-to-power systems set…

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TotalEnergies Senegal to Speak at MSGBC 2025

Badara Mbacké, Managing Director and Country Chair, TotalEnergies Senegal will speak at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, highlighting the company’s regional presence

Oil and gas supermajor TotalEnergies’ Senegalese subsidiary – TotalEnergies Senegal – will be represented at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition by Badara Mbacké, Managing Director and Country Chair. Taking place in Dakar on December 8-10, the event brings together key stakeholders from the MSGBC region’s…

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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…