As Africa accelerates its transition to sustainable energy, the legal and regulatory frameworks guiding investment and development are becoming more critical than ever. At the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, pan-African legal and advisory firm CLG (formerly Centurion Law Group) will offer expert analysis on how legal structures shape the future of Congo’s energy landscape and broader sustainability efforts.
CLG, the official legal partner of CEIF 2025, will use this platform to address investment challenges and opportunities in Congo’s evolving energy sector. A delegation of its top legal minds—including CEO and Group Managing Partner Zion Adeoye, Managing Director of CLG Congo Yves Ollivier, Tax and Legal Director for Cameroon Grace Yella, and Senior Associate Achare Takor—will lead key discussions during the event, scheduled for March 24-26 in Brazzaville.
Under the patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, CEIF 2025 will unite international investors and African stakeholders to explore regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The discussions will center on gas-to-power projects, the expansion of Congo’s energy sector, and policy innovations to enhance sustainability.
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As part of its contributions, CLG will host a technical workshop titled Legal & Regulatory Frameworks for Congo’s Energy Market Development. This session will provide deep insights into licensing requirements, fiscal policies, and gas monetization strategies under Congo’s Hydrocarbons Code. Given Africa’s increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions, the workshop will also highlight how regulatory frameworks can incentivize cleaner energy investments, ensuring long-term economic and environmental benefits.
A major highlight of CEIF 2025 will be the unveiling of Congo’s Gas Master Plan and new Gas Code, both of which are crucial for the country’s gas monetization agenda. These initiatives align with Africa’s broader sustainability goals, as they seek to optimize natural resource management while fostering economic growth. Additionally, Congo will launch an international oil and gas licensing round, targeting investment in both marginal and deepwater blocks as part of its strategy to double oil production by 2027.
With the opening of a new office in Pointe-Noire, CLG is well-positioned to support energy professionals operating in Congo. Led by Yves Ollivier, the Pointe-Noire office will provide direct legal advisory services, helping investors and developers navigate Central Africa’s complex regulatory environment while mitigating risks. By integrating expertise in energy, infrastructure, mining, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards, CLG is contributing to Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
The transition to a more sustainable energy future in Africa requires legal frameworks that promote responsible investment and regulatory stability. CLG’s involvement in CEIF 2025 underscores its commitment to guiding stakeholders through this transformation.
“CLG’s expertise in legal and regulatory frameworks is invaluable as we unlock the immense potential of Congo’s energy sector. Their insights will shape key discussions on the future of energy investment in Africa, ensuring that growth aligns with both economic and environmental priorities,” says Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.
