APPO has continued to advance the launch of the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) and strengthen Africa’s energy infrastructure across upstream, midstream and downstream segments. The AEB, developed in partnership with pan-African financial institution the African Export-Import Bank, is designed to provide tailored financing for exploration, production and downstream projects.

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Member states of the AEB include Nigeria, Angola and Ghana, which have already fulfilled capital commitments, with additional pledges from Algeria, Benin, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast. The bank will support projects such as Angola’s Cabinda Refinery, Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery and new energy initiatives in Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Global consulting firm PwC has been appointed to ensure the bank is structured and operationalized to meet Africa’s financing needs.

Beyond financing, APPO continues to champion regional integration through initiatives such as the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline and the Central African Pipeline System, while strengthening partnerships with organizations including OPEC. The organization advocates a balanced energy transition that leverages natural gas as a bridge fuel, expands refining capacity and supports cross-border infrastructure aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.

Amid a series of landmark milestones across the oil and gas sector in the MSGBC region, APPO stands to support sustainable energy growth and regional cooperation across the basin. In April 2025, Senegal and Mauritania became LNG exporters for the first time with the shipment of the inaugural cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project. Meanwhile, Senegal’s Sangomar oilfield, which achieved first oil in June 2024, continues to ramp up production with its FPSO capacity of 100,000 barrels per day. Ongoing and upcoming projects include the Yakaar-Teranga gas field in Senegal, the BirAllah gas field in Mauritania and exploration licensing rounds in The Gambia, Guinea-Conakry and Guinea-Bissau.

“Dr. Ibrahim’s participation at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 underscores APPO’s leadership in advancing Africa-led financing, regional energy cooperation and strategic infrastructure development. Delegates at this year’s conference stand to gain direct insight into opportunities for collaboration across the continent’s energy value chain,” states Sandra Jeque, Project Director, Energy Capital & Power.