The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the leading voice of Africa’s energy industry, has announced a working visit to Senegal from November 12 to 14, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships, attract fresh investments, and accelerate growth across the MSGBC energy region.
Led by its Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk, the AEC delegation is expected to meet with top government officials, energy regulators, and private sector stakeholders. The visit will focus on exploring new areas of collaboration and highlighting emerging investment opportunities in Senegal’s expanding oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors.
This mission comes ahead of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference, scheduled to take place in Dakar from December 8 to 10 under the patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The annual event brings together global investors, regional governments, and energy innovators to foster capital inflow, technology transfer, and inclusive economic growth across the region.
According to the AEC, the MSGBC region – which includes Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry – is entering a transformative phase, driven by major offshore discoveries and new exploration opportunities.
Senegal, in particular, continues to lead the charge with the Sangomar oilfield, which began production in 2024, and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, expected to come online in 2025. The government is now moving toward GTA’s second phase and seeking partners for the Yakaar-Teranga gas project.
To attract further investment, Senegal is currently reviewing its oil and gas regulatory codes, focusing on transparency, local participation, and ensuring that energy revenues deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
“Senegal represents one of Africa’s most promising energy success stories,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “From world-class gas projects to progressive energy transition policies, the country is setting a benchmark for how to attract investment and foster inclusive growth. Our visit aims to deepen collaboration with Senegalese partners and ensure the MSGBC region remains at the forefront of Africa’s energy future.”
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Beyond Senegal, neighboring countries are also stepping up efforts to attract energy investment. Mauritania is advancing its BirAllah gas project, estimated to hold 80 trillion cubic feet of reserves, while also investing in green hydrogen initiatives such as the 30 GW AMAN and 10 GW Project Nour. By 2040, the country targets producing up to 10 million tons of green hydrogen annually.
In Guinea-Bissau, energy giant Chevron recently secured operatorship of two offshore exploration blocks (5B and 6B), marking a new phase in the nation’s exploration drive. Meanwhile, Guinea-Conakry is preparing for a 22-block licensing round to attract investors to its frontier oil and gas basins, supported by a new seismic data visualization center established in partnership with SLB and TGS.
Similarly, The Gambia is developing a new petroleum exploration and production bill to improve transparency and draw foreign participation.
The AEC’s visit is expected to strengthen investor confidence across the region and set the stage for major announcements during the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference.
