The MSGBC basin, encompassing the waters from Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, holds sizeable offshore oil and gas reserves. Known to offer a favourable investment climate, this region is positioned to be one of the most exciting areas for oil & gas activity this decade. In 2024, both the $4.8 billion Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project in Mauritania/Senegal and the Sangomar Offshore Oil Project in Senegal will be commissioned, while a wildcat well will be drilled offshore Guinea Bissau. In this session, Ministers and senior government from the MSGBC Basin gather to discuss how these mega projects will deliver sustainable economic transformation for the region.
Tuesday 10 October 16:15 - 17:00 Stage A
Plenary
The MSGBC basin, encompassing the waters from Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry, holds sizeable offshore oil and gas reserves. Known to offer a favourable investment climate, this region is positioned to be one of the most exciting areas for oil & gas activity this decade. In 2024, both the $4.8 billion Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project in Mauritania/Senegal and the Sangomar Offshore Oil Project in Senegal will be commissioned, while a wildcat well will be drilled offshore Guinea Bissau. In this session, Ministers and senior government from the MSGBC Basin gather to discuss how these mega projects will deliver sustainable economic transformation for the region.
Stage A Africa/JohannesburgDirector Business Development Africa - Med and Middle East, TGS
Hon. Aissatou Sophie Gladima Siby
Minister of Petroleum & Energy, Republic of Senegal
Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Republic of the Gambia
Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, Republic of Guinea - Bissau
Director General of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petrol, Mines and Energy, Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Director General, Société Nationale des Petroles (SONAP), Republic of Guinea