The MSGBC region, encompassing Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry, is witnessing a rapid evolution in its energy landscape. Major projects are advancing across the sector, prompting nations to prepare for new phases of development and investment. This momentum will be highlighted at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition, scheduled to take place in Dakar from December 8 to 10. The event is positioned as a pivotal forum for connecting global finance with regional energy initiatives, offering a platform for showcasing emerging opportunities in oil, gas, and power.
Key executives from Africa’s investment, financial services, and infrastructure sectors will participate in the conference. Notable speakers include Sadio Wade, Vice President of Energy Infrastructure at Actis; Antoine John Esther, COO-West and Central Africa at the Trade Development Bank (TDB); and Aida Mbaye, Senior Manager-Strategy at Performances Group. Their involvement underscores renewed confidence in the region’s energy prospects and highlights the event’s role in unlocking new avenues for capital expenditure and strategic partnerships.
Organizers encourage industry professionals to explore opportunities and foster partnerships by attending the conference. Interested parties can secure their participation through the official website or contact sales representatives for sponsorship and delegate information. The event promises to keep attendees at the forefront of developments within the MSGBC region’s oil, gas, and power sectors.
Financial Institutions Lead Strategic Investments in African Energy
The Trade Development Bank (TDB) has recently advanced several initiatives aimed at channeling capital toward Africa’s frontier oil and gas markets. In October, TDB partnered with the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund to create the Angola Export and Trade Development Facility. This partnership mobilizes funding for strategic sectors such as logistics, agro-industry, and regional integration. TDB’s operations span eastern and southern Africa, where it plays a critical role in fostering trade, supporting regional integration, and promoting sustainable development through trade finance, project finance, infrastructure investments, asset management, and business advisory services.
In April 2024, TDB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration on financing trade and development in Senegal. The agreement establishes a framework for cooperative efforts aimed at sustainable economic growth in areas including energy infrastructure, healthcare, education, financial institutions, agriculture, and food security. These initiatives demonstrate TDB’s commitment to supporting economic development across multiple sectors within the MSGBC region.
Actis Drives Renewable Energy Expansion in MSGBC Region
Actis has emerged as a key investor in renewable energy throughout the MSGBC region. Through its former portfolio company Lekela Power, Actis was instrumental in developing the 159 MW Taiba N’Diaye wind farm in Senegal. This project reached full commercial operation in 2021 and now supplies electricity to more than two million people across Senegal. Actis successfully exited Lekela Power in March 2023 by transferring ownership to Infinity Power but remains focused on sustainable infrastructure investment and long-term regional development.
Actis continues to prioritize projects that contribute to renewable energy expansion and improved infrastructure within complex markets. Its ongoing commitment is reflected in its participation at the upcoming conference alongside other industry leaders.
Performances Group Strengthens Regional Infrastructure through Strategic Support
Performances Group plays a vital role in supporting energy and infrastructure projects throughout the MSGBC region by providing strategic consulting services focused on operational efficiency and project performance. The company works closely with local stakeholders to optimize management processes and enhance investment efficiency. Its efforts aim to improve operational delivery while supporting both infrastructure growth and industrial development within challenging market environments.
The group’s approach is grounded in collaboration with regional partners to address evolving needs in energy production and distribution. By combining expertise with local insights, Performances Group helps drive innovation and supports sustainable progress across multiple sectors.
Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power—the organizing body behind MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025—expressed her enthusiasm for welcoming leaders from Actis, TDB, and Performances Group to this year’s program. Their continued leadership is seen as essential for advancing energy infrastructure development across the region.
