Dakar: MSGBC Oil, Gas and Power 2026 has confirmed the official participation of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Minister of Energy and Petroleum Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf at this year's event, scheduled to take place from December 1-3 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar.According to African Press Organization, the event is held under the High Patronage of President Faye and in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, highlighting the Senegalese government's commitment to advancing energy sector investment and development in the MSGBC basin.Minister Diouf, who took office in June 2026, following the formation of Senegal's new government, has seen the restructuring of the former Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines into separate portfolios. This restructure aims to place dedicated institutional focus on the country's growing hydrocarbons sector. Diouf previously served as Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and Mini ster of the Environment and Ecological Transition.Their participation comes as Senegal continues to establish itself as a new oil and gas producer. The Sangomar field produced 17.9 million barrels in the first half of 2026. Furthermore, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, a joint endeavor with Mauritania, is now operating at full capacity after its first export cargo in early 2025.The event, organized under the theme "Powering Investment, Delivering Prosperity: Executing the Region's Energy Strategy," will gather heads of state, ministers, investors, operators, and development partners. The goal is to shape the next phase of energy investment across Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry.
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