Main Stage

With significant endeavors spanning oil and gas, power, technology, and renewable sectors, the MSGBC
region requires substantial funding to optimize project profitability. This dynamic panel will dive into
alternative funding strategies designed to ignite growth across projects in all sectors: upstream,
midstream, and downstream.

● Beyond Traditional Finance: Exploring innovative investment solutions to finance projects
● Unlocking local financial potential: Exploring opportunities for domestic investment
● Public-Private partnerships: Harnessing collaborative funding models for project success
● Exploring the potential of Sovereign Wealth Funds in Senegal (FONSIS) and
Mauritania(Mauritanian Fund for Hydrocarbons)

Africa's LNG potential has grown and export capacity is expanding with large-scale projects coming
online across West Africa and the wider continent. West African countries such as Ghana, Mauritania,
Senegal, and the Ivory Coast will drive energy security, decarbonization, and economic development
through large-scale LNG project development and monetization. The panel will delve into the present
state of West Africa's LNG market, highlighting its pivotal role in fortifying regional energy resilience and
participating in global trade.

● The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project- technological advancements in LNG production and
transportation.
● The energy trilemma: Role of LNG in improving energy security, energy sustainability, and
energy affordability
● Strategies for securing project financing to fuel the next wave of LNG market growth

The MSGBC region's energy future hinges on a robust and efficient infrastructure network, ensuring the
seamless flow of resources from production sites to end consumers. The session will discuss strategies
on how countries in the MSGBC region can upgrade and utilize the available infrastructure to boost the
supply of energy to the rest of the continent and Europe.

● Optimizing multimodal transport infrastructure: Leveraging pipelines, ports (Ndayane Port),
roads, and railways for efficient energy delivery
● Full steam ahead: West African Regional Rail Integration, Senegal's railway network, and the
Transguinean Railway Corridor as catalysts for regional development                                                                                                                                                                                            ● Global and regional cooperation for investment in vital infrastructure: Extraction facilities,
pipelines, and supporting systems

West Africa's recent oil discoveries are a game-changer, but to truly capitalize on this opportunity, the
region needs robust refining capacity. This session dives into Africa's refining potential, exploring how
to attract investment and expand production to meet the continent's growing demand for refined
products and reduce reliance on imports.

● Analyzing the state of refineries in West Africa: The Dangote Refinery as a Model for West
Africa's Refining Future
● Strategies to create a more attractive investment climate for the African refining sector,
including regulatory reforms, fiscal incentives, and risk mitigation measures.
● The impact of clean fuel regulations and the energy transition on refining strategies and
product diversification.
● Exploring opportunities for regional collaboration to optimize resource utilization, product
distribution, and infrastructure development.

West Africa's energy sector is at a pivotal point. Recognizing the importance of local participation,
countries like Mauritania, Senegal, Ghana, and others have implemented progressive local content
policies. However, translating policy into tangible outcomes requires a strategic and collaborative
approach. This session goes beyond simply meeting quotas, fostering a collaborative and
future-oriented approach to local content development in West Africa's energy sector.

● How can local companies leverage technology to improve their service offerings and efficiency?
● What innovative financing models can be implemented to give SMEs access to capital for
investment and participation in energy projects?
● Case studies on effective local content policies in the globe

Senegal's recent elections have marked the start of a new era, with a stronger focus on the energy
sector. To wrap up the event, a discussion with His Excellency Birame Souleye Diop, Minister of Energy,
Petroleum & Mining of the Republic of Senegal, will provide insight into Senegal's energy future. This
will include a focus on ongoing projects, strategies to attract investment, and the nation's vision for a
sustainable and secure energy future