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West Africa Potential Refining Capacity Increase and the Need for a New Institutional Framework.

10 Dec 2025
Main Stage

The launch of the Dangote Refinery highlights the transformative potential of West Africa’s refining sector and signals opportunities for investors, traders, and policymakers alike. This session explores the evolving dynamics between refiners and importers and the critical need for updated regulatory and institutional frameworks to support increased capacity. Experts will discuss how the region can unlock value, attract investment, and optimize its growing refining landscape.

Speakers
Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director - Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC)
Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary - African Refiners & Distributors Association
Mamadou Abib Diop, Chief Executive Officer - Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR)
Badara Mbacké, Managing Director & Country Chair - TotalEnergies Senegal
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