CEIF 2025 to Propel Congo’s Gas Sector Toward Regional Energy Growth

The Republic of Congo exported its first LNG shipment in February 2024, marking its entry as a gas-exporting nation. As the country advances its natural gas industry, the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place in Brazzaville this month, will spotlight strategies to enhance production, boost domestic utilization and foster intra-African trade.

The Building Regional Capability session, scheduled Conference Day 2, will explore opportunities for regional cooperation and investment in Congo and Central Africa’s energy space. With gas reserves estimated at 10 trillion cubic feet, Congo presents a compelling investment opportunity for local and regional players to drive energy growth.

The inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum, set for March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, under the highest patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, will bring together international investors and local stakeholders to explore national and regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The event will explore the latest gas-to-power projects and provide updates on ongoing expansions across the country.

Congo’s gas reserves are primarily concentrated in offshore fields such as Litchendjili, Néné, Minsala and Nkala, located within the Marine XII license operated by energy major Eni’s Congolese subsidiary. With substantial recoverable reserves in fields like Marine XII, Nkossa and Banga Kayo, as well as ongoing developments – including FLNG and gas reinjection strategies at the Nkossa and M’Boundi fields – Congo is well-positioned to supply natural gas for domestic power generation and future exports. 

Central Africa, home to some of the continent’s most promising oil and gas markets, has the potential to harness its abundant resources for a more reliable and sustainable energy supply. While major producers like Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon have been key oil exporters for years, significant investment in natural gas infrastructure is still needed to fully develop the region’s hydrocarbon potential. The Building Regional Capability panel session at CEIF 2025 will highlight best practices, address logistical challenges and showcase successful case studies to strengthen regional integration and drive economic growth.

“Expanding Congo’s natural gas sector is essential for unlocking new opportunities for investment, innovation and sustainable development. As the country explores strategies to boost production, increase domestic utilization and expand intra-African trade, this session will demonstrate how natural gas can serve as a catalyst for regional energy integration and economic progress. By leveraging its vast gas reserves, Congo can not only meet its own energy needs, but also contribute to Africa’s broader energy transition,” says Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.