Energy, petroleum, and mining stakeholders from across West Africa and beyond will gather in Dakar this December for the fourth edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference & Exhibition, as the region advances exploration, production, and cross-border energy cooperation.
Set to take place from December 9 to 10, 2025, at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf, the summit will convene governments, national oil companies, financiers, and private operators under the theme: “Energy, Petroleum and Mining in Africa: Synergy for Inclusive Economic Development.” A pre-conference session is scheduled for December 8.
Organized in collaboration with Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Petrosen E&P, COS-Petrogaz, and the African Energy Chamber, the event comes at a time of accelerating investment and infrastructure development across the MSGBC Basin—comprising Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry.
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Over the past year, the region has recorded key milestones. In April 2025, the first LNG shipment was dispatched from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project operated by bp and Kosmos Energy, located offshore Senegal and Mauritania. In Senegal, oil production at the Sangomar field, led by Woodside Energy, began in earnest, with over 3.1 million barrels exported in January alone and annual output expected to exceed 30 million barrels by year-end.
Other countries are also showing progress. In The Gambia, national electricity access is expected to reach 90% by the end of 2025, according to government projections. In Guinea-Conakry, the Trans-Guinean Railway—a key component of the Simandou iron ore corridor—welcomed its first locomotive in May. And in Guinea-Bissau, authorities signed a technical cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan in June, focused on oil and gas sector development.
With several projects either under construction or approaching production, regional leaders say the MSGBC conference provides a space for coordination, financing, and policy dialogue.
“Our objective is to facilitate investment and partnerships across the MSGBC region by providing direct access to decision-makers and financiers,” said Sandra Jeque, Event and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power, the event organizer.
The MSGBC Basin continues to attract interest for its upstream potential, renewable integration possibilities, and its role in supporting economic diversification through energy and mining. Analysts note that while major discoveries and infrastructure are concentrated in Mauritania and Senegal, countries like Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia are increasingly engaged in exploration and regulatory reform to attract capital.
The conference will focus on practical mechanisms for scaling production while promoting regional integration, shared infrastructure, and long-term sustainability. Topics will include local content policy, energy transition planning, climate financing, and mining sector governance.
As momentum builds toward 2030 energy access and climate targets, Dakar’s December summit is expected to provide both a reflection on current achievements and a platform for future alignment across borders and sectors.
Registration details and the preliminary agenda are available at: www.MSGBCOilGasAndPower.com
