Oil and gas

Central Africa has a significant energy potential due to its vast reserves of oil, natural gas and coal. However, despite these resources, the region remains under-represented in the global energy market. To strengthen its position in this market, Central Africa must address several challenges.   Firstly, the region needs to improve the efficiency of its [...]

L'Afrique centrale dispose d'un potentiel énergétique considérable grâce à ses vastes réserves de pétrole, de gaz naturel et de charbon. Cependant, malgré ces ressources, la région reste peu présente sur le marché mondial de l'énergie. Pour renforcer sa position sur ce marché, l'Afrique centrale doit relever plusieurs défis. Tout d'abord, la région doit améliorer l'efficacité [...]

Nathalie Lum Chairwoman of CABEF discusses important issues related to CAPS project. She gives a better understanding of this crucial project, and it helps raise awareness of the importance of this project for all Central Here is the full version of her interview with the Mongabay journal.   1.   First of all, I was wondering [...]

Nathalie Lum, Chairwoman du CABEF, parle des enjeux importants liés au projet CAPS. Elle donne une meilleure compréhension de ce projet crucial et elle contribue à sensibiliser l'importance de ce projet pour tous les pays d'Afrique centrale. Voici la version complète de son interview avec le journal Mongabay.   1.   Tout d'abord, je me demandais [...]

As the Minister of Planning and Economic Diversification of Equatorial Guinea, these are 5 reasons why I fully endorse the Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF) as the Perfect Platform for Economic Growth in Central Africa. Equatorial Guinea is a small yet prosperous country located in Central Africa. As the Minister of Planning and Economic [...]

En tant que Ministre du Plan et de la Diversification économique de la Guinée équatoriale, voici 5 raisons pour lesquelles je soutiens pleinement le Central Africa Business Energy Forum (CABEF) en tant que plateforme idéale pour la croissance économique en Afrique centrale. La Guinée-Équatoriale est un petit pays prospère situé en Afrique centrale. En tant [...]

The agenda of COP 27 climate change talks is launched!  What are the ongoing negotiations and what impact will the discussions have on Central Africa? What is COP27 Summit? The 2022 Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, is the United Nations' international conference currently taking place in Egypt, from November 6 to [...]

Gabon aspires to a bright future in its energy sector, it could indeed be the first country in the Central African sub-region to produce the energy mix by 2035. To bridge the country's energy deficit, Gabonese authorities since 2016 are committed and active in a new development policy of the country. A new vision [...]

H.E. Gabriel OBIANG LIMA, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, attends the 5th edition of CIEHC, which takes place from 30 November to 02 December 2022, in the municipality of Kintélé in the Republic of Congo. Under the theme: "Opportunities and challenges of the energy transition of Congo", the Minister of Hydrocarbons of [...]

H.E Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of Gabon, met with his counterpart H.E Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of Equatorial Guinea, during a state visit to Malabo the capital of Equatorial Guinea on 18 January 2023.Upon his arrival, President Ali Bongo Ondimba was received by the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea, H.E. Nguema Obiang Mangue, before [...]