Noba’s participation comes against a backdrop of rapid development in Senegal’s upstream sector. The Sangomar field, operated by Woodside Energy, began producing first oil in mid-2024 and has since helped transform Senegal into an oil-producing nation. The project exceeded early output targets and remains central to national efforts to expand production. Meanwhile, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas hub – a cross-border development with Mauritania led by bp and partners – has entered commercial LNG production and is being prepared for subsequent phases that prioritize both domestic gas supply and export growth.

These twin developments – commercial oil from Sangomar and the emergence of GTA as a regional gas hub – have shifted the national conversation from single-project milestones to long-term sector planning: how to build the pipelines, processing facilities and local industries that will sustain growth. The MSGBC conference – which brings together regional ministers, operators, financiers and service companies – will provide the platform for these discussions. Noba’s participation is expected to shed light on the policy, regulatory, and infrastructure measures needed to maintain momentum and ensure Senegal’s hydrocarbon success translates into sustainable, inclusive growth.

Recent government statements and industry forecasts underscore this urgency. Senegal has revised upward its Sangomar output projections for 2025 as operators optimize flows and drilling campaigns progress, while national authorities are intensifying efforts around value-chain development – from local content and skills transfer to downstream logistics and industrial offtake. For the Ministry, the priority is to pair investor confidence with strong, transparent governance so that energy revenues drive both immediate development and long-term economic resilience.

“Senegal has reached a critical point in its energy journey, and the insights from the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mining will be invaluable as stakeholders explore new opportunities for investment and collaboration. Director Ibrahima Noba’s participation reinforces the event’s role as a platform for dialogue between government and industry at this exciting stage of the sector’s evolution,” says Sandra Jeque, International Conference Director at Energy Capital & Power.

As Senegal’s energy landscape enters a more complex and interconnected phase, the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference will serve as a meeting point for policy, project and finance. The participation of key government stakeholders – particularly from the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum & Mining – promises to be a defining moment in that dialogue, offering critical insight into how Senegal plans to consolidate its recent achievements and chart a path toward a broader, diversified energy economy.

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