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La « Venezuela Energy Week 2026 » dévoile un portefeuille d’actifs en amont avec un nouveau forum consacré aux accords de « farm-in » et « farm-out »

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

La Venezuela Energy Week 2026 lancera un forum dédié aux accords de farm-in et de farm-out, créant ainsi une plateforme spécialisée pour les transactions d’actifs en amont et la formation de partenariats, alors que le Venezuela continue de se repositionner sur la scène mondiale des investissements dans le pétrole et le gaz.

Le forum s’articulera autour d’un portefeuille d’actifs soigneusement sélectionnés, au cours duquel des opérateurs, des titulaires de licences et des entités publiques présenteront des opportunités en amont bien définies – allant des champs en production et des projets de réaménagement de sites existants aux blocs non développés et aux prospects gaziers offshore – à un public ciblé d’entreprises cherchant à s’implanter, à se développer ou à prendre une participation stratégique dans le secteur énergétique vénézuélien.

Cette initiative reflète le réajustement en cours de la stratégie en amont du Venezuela, le pays donnant la priorité à la croissance de la production et à l’attraction de partenaires techniques et financiers capables de soutenir la relance de l’ensemble de son secteur pétrolier et gazier. Le développement fondé sur des partenariats étant désormais au cœur de l’expansion du secteur, les structures de «farm-in» et de «farm-out» sont de plus en plus utilisées pour dégager de la valeur tant sur les actifs matures que sur les nouveaux projets.

« Le secteur amont vénézuélien se caractérise de plus en plus par des structures de partenariat plutôt que par un développement en solo », a déclaré James Chester, PDG d’Energy Capital & Power. « Ce forum reflète cette évolution en présentant des actifs bien définis sur le marché et en les mettant en relation avec les partenaires techniques et financiers nécessaires à leur développement. »

Le forum devrait mettre en avant un large éventail de catégories d’actifs dans les principales régions productrices du pays. Dans la ceinture de l’Orénoque, les opportunités porteront principalement sur l’amélioration de la récupération dans les gisements de pétrole lourd grâce à des techniques de production optimisées et au déploiement de technologies. Dans l’ouest du Venezuela, les actifs matures présentent un potentiel de redéveloppement visant des gains de production à court terme. Parallèlement, les projets gaziers offshore et dans l’est du pays continuent de susciter de l’intérêt, alors que le Venezuela renforce son rôle dans la monétisation et l’approvisionnement régionaux en gaz.

Les participants échangeront directement avec les propriétaires d’actifs dans le cadre de présentations structurées et de discussions à huis clos axées sur les conditions des transactions, la prise de participation, les modèles d’exploitation et les stratégies de développement par étapes. Le format est conçu pour aller au-delà des discussions générales et s’orienter vers des échanges axés sur les transactions liées à des actifs spécifiques.

Il est important de noter que ce forum reflète des changements plus larges dans le comportement des investisseurs mondiaux en amont, les entreprises privilégiant de plus en plus les stratégies d’entrée par étapes et les structures de « farm-in » pour gérer les risques tout en établissant une présence opérationnelle sur des marchés nouveaux ou en pleine renaissance. L’environnement d’investissement en pleine évolution du Venezuela – caractérisé par un fort potentiel en ressources et des cadres de partenariat en expansion – s’aligne étroitement sur cette approche.

La Venezuela Energy Week 2026 se tiendra à Caracas du 26 au 29 octobre et réunira des responsables gouvernementaux, des opérateurs, des investisseurs et des sociétés de services afin de faire progresser le dialogue et les investissements dans l’ensemble du secteur énergétique du pays.

Le Forum Farm-In/Farm-Out de la VEW 2026 est désormais ouvert aux soumissions d’actifs et aux demandes de participation de la part des opérateurs, des titulaires de licences et des investisseurs.

Soumettez des actifs en amont en vue d’un « farm-in » ou d’un « farm-out »

Inscrivez-vous en tant qu’investisseur ou partenaire en amont

Entrez directement en contact avec l’équipe « amont » de la VEW

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A Semana da Energia da Venezuela 2026 inaugura o «Pipeline de Ativos Upstream» com um novo fórum sobre acordos de farm-in e farm-out

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A Semana da Energia da Venezuela 2026 irá apresentar um fórum dedicado a acordos de Farm-In/Farm-Out, criando uma plataforma específica para transações de ativos no setor a montante e para a formação de parcerias, à medida que a Venezuela continua a reposicionar-se no panorama global do investimento em petróleo e gás.

O fórum será estruturado em torno de um portfólio selecionado de ativos, com operadores, titulares de licenças e entidades estatais a apresentarem oportunidades definidas na fase de exploração — que vão desde campos em produção e projetos de reabilitação de instalações existentes até blocos por explorar e prospecções de gás offshore — a um público-alvo de empresas que procuram entrar, expandir-se ou participar estrategicamente no setor energético da Venezuela.

A iniciativa reflete a recalibração em curso da estratégia da Venezuela no setor de exploração e produção, à medida que o país dá prioridade ao crescimento da produção e à atração de parceiros técnicos e financeiros capazes de apoiar a recuperação de toda a sua base de petróleo e gás. Com o desenvolvimento baseado em parcerias a assumir agora um papel central na expansão do setor, as estruturas de «farm-in» e «farm-out» estão a ser cada vez mais utilizadas para gerar valor tanto em ativos maduros como em novos projetos de desenvolvimento.

«O setor de exploração e produção da Venezuela é cada vez mais caracterizado por estruturas de parceria, em vez de projetos de desenvolvimento independentes», afirmou James Chester, diretor executivo da Energy Capital & Power. «Este fórum reflete essa mudança, ao apresentar ativos bem definidos ao mercado e ao alinhá-los com os parceiros técnicos e financeiros necessários para o seu desenvolvimento.»

Espera-se que o fórum destaque um amplo leque de categorias de ativos nas principais regiões produtoras do país. No Cinturão do Orinoco, as oportunidades centrar-se-ão na melhoria da recuperação dos campos de petróleo pesado através de técnicas de produção aperfeiçoadas e da implementação de tecnologia. No oeste da Venezuela, os ativos maduros apresentam potencial de reabilitação com vista a aumentos de produção a curto prazo. Entretanto, os projetos de gás offshore e na região oriental continuam a suscitar interesse, à medida que a Venezuela reforça o seu papel na monetização e no abastecimento regional de gás.

Os participantes irão interagir diretamente com os proprietários dos ativos através de apresentações estruturadas e debates à porta fechada centrados nos termos dos negócios, na participação no capital, nos modelos de gestão e nas estratégias de desenvolvimento faseadas. O formato foi concebido para ir além da discussão geral, visando um envolvimento orientado para as transações e ligado a ativos específicos.

É importante referir que o fórum reflete mudanças mais amplas no comportamento dos investimentos globais no setor a montante, em que as empresas estão cada vez mais a optar por estratégias de entrada faseadas e estruturas de «farm-in» para gerir o risco, ao mesmo tempo que estabelecem uma presença operacional em mercados novos ou em ressurgimento. O ambiente de investimento em evolução da Venezuela — caracterizado por um elevado potencial de recursos e por quadros de parceria em expansão — está em estreita sintonia com esta abordagem.

A Semana da Energia da Venezuela 2026 decorrerá em Caracas, de 26 a 29 de outubro, reunindo líderes governamentais, operadores, investidores e empresas de serviços com o objetivo de promover o diá. e o investimento em todo o setor energético do país.

O Fórum VEW 2026 sobre Farm-In/Farm-Out está agora aberto à apresentação de ativos e a pedidos de participação por parte de operadores, titulares de licenças e investidores.

  • Apresentar ativos a montante para análise no âmbito de acordos de farm-in ou farm-out
  • Registe-se como investidor ou parceiro a montante
  • Interaja diretamente com a equipa de desenvolvimento do VEW

Envie as suas submissões aqui (https://apo-opa.co/4g2qdMa)

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Venezuela Energy Week 2026 Opens Upstream Asset Pipeline with New Farm-In/Farm-Out Forum

Source: APO

Venezuela Energy Week 2026 will introduce a dedicated Farm-In/Farm-Out Forum, establishing a focused platform for upstream asset transactions and partnership formation as Venezuela continues to reposition itself within the global oil and gas investment landscape.

The forum will be structured around a curated portfolio of assets, with operators, license holders and state entities presenting defined upstream opportunities – ranging from producing fields and brownfield redevelopment projects to undeveloped blocks and offshore gas prospects – to a targeted audience of companies seeking entry, expansion or strategic participation in Venezuela’s energy sector.

The initiative reflects Venezuela’s ongoing recalibration of its upstream strategy, as the country prioritizes production growth and the attraction of technical and financial partners capable of supporting recovery across its oil and gas base. With partnership-led development now central to sector expansion, farm-in and farm-out structures are increasingly being used to unlock value across both mature assets and new developments.

“Venezuela’s upstream sector is increasingly defined by partnership structures rather than standalone development,” said James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power. “This forum reflects that shift by bringing defined assets to market and aligning them with the technical and financial partners needed to advance them.”

The forum is expected to highlight a broad spectrum of asset categories across the country’s key producing regions. In the Orinoco Belt, opportunities will focus on improving recovery from heavy oil fields through enhanced production techniques and technology deployment. In western Venezuela, mature assets present redevelopment potential aimed at near-term output gains. Meanwhile, offshore and eastern gas developments continue to attract interest as Venezuela strengthens its role in regional gas monetization and supply.

Participants will engage directly with asset owners through structured presentations and closed-door discussions centered on deal terms, equity participation, operatorship models and phased development strategies. The format is designed to move beyond general discussion toward transaction-oriented engagement tied to specific assets.

Importantly, the forum reflects broader changes in global upstream investment behavior, where companies are increasingly favoring phased entry strategies and farm-in structures to manage risk while establishing operational presence in new or re-emerging markets. Venezuela’s evolving investment environment – characterized by high resource potential and expanding partnership frameworks – aligns closely with this approach.

Venezuela Energy Week 2026 will take place in Caracas from October 26–29, bringing together government leaders, operators, investors and service companies to advance dialogue and investment across the country’s energy sector.

The VEW 2026 Farm-In/Farm-Out Forum is now open for asset submissions and participation requests from operators, license holders and investors.

  • Submit upstream assets for farm-in or farm-out consideration
  • Register as an investor or upstream partner
  • Engage directly with the VEW upstream team

Submit Submissions Here (https://apo-opa.co/4xJwh2t)

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United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Tanzania sign five-year Programme for Country Partnership to advance inclusive and sustainable industrial development

Source: APO

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the United Republic of Tanzania have signed a five-year Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) for the period 2026–2031. The Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) is UNIDO’s flagship model for accelerating inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Developed at the request of the Government of Tanzania, it serves as a government-led platform bringing together public institutions, the private sector, development partners and financial institutions to support the implementation of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050 (Dira 2050).

UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller: “Tanzania has established itself as one of the most dynamic economies in the region, and it has an ambitious vision for its sustainable industrial development future. With this Programme for Country Partnership we begin a new chapter in the already strong cooperation between UNIDO and Tanzania, with innovative approaches to development cooperation that place investment, trade and market access, and value creation at the centre of economic transformation that brings real results on the ground.”

The PCP will support Tanzania’s strengthening of industrial governance, promote local value addition and skills development while attracting investment and  expanding opportunities for trade and industrial growth. By aligning reforms, partnerships and financing around nationally defined priorities, the programme will accelerate industrial development, create employment opportunities and strengthen the country’s productive capacities.

Judith Salvio Kapinga, Tanzania’s Minister of Industry and Trade: “The PCP demonstrates Tanzania’s commitment to translating the ambitions of Dira 2050 into concrete action. By bringing together Government, the private sector and development partners around a shared vision, it provides a platform to accelerate industrial development and create new opportunities for businesses and citizens alike.”

As one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, Tanzania is already strategically positioned as a regional gateway connecting East, Central and Southern Africa especially through the Port of Dar es Salaam and the Central Corridor, providing significant opportunities for increased trade and regional value chain integration. The PCP will support the country’s ambition to become a competitive industrial economy while fostering sustainable growth through circular economy approaches, sustainable energy solutions and resource-efficient industrial development.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

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Vice-President Pillay Launches Revamped Seychelles Government Portal in Milestone for Digital Governance

Source: APO


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Vice-President and Minister for Information, Technology and Innovation, Mr Sebastien Pillay, yesterday officially launched the revamped Seychelles Government Portal, egov.sc, at a ceremony held at the Savoy Resort and Spa. The event, hosted by the Department of Information under the Office of the Vice-President, was attended by high-level guests from across Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The relaunch of egov.sc, a joint initiative of the Department of Information and the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), was held under the theme “Access Government Services, With Just One Click.” The launch ceremony coincided with a profoundly significant moment in the nation’s calendar, the 50th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Seychelles.

Delivering the keynote address, Vice-President Pillay described the milestone as a decisive stride in President Patrick Herminie’s vision to position Seychelles among the world’s leading digital economies within the next five years.

He spoke candidly about the state of the portal prior to its revamp, noting that egov.sc had not undergone any meaningful review or update for well over a decade. During that time, he said, the world had evolved and so too had the expectations of the Seychellois people, yet the portal had, in practice, become little more than a platform that public servants visited solely to access their government email, falling far short of its mandate to provide quality, effective access to centralised government services.

Vice-President Pillay stated that upon assuming his responsibilities as Minister with oversight of Information and Technology, closing that gap became one of his highest priorities. The objective of the revamp, he emphasised, was not merely to give the portal a fresh appearance, but to restore it to its rightful place as a living, well-maintained platform that delivers a genuinely high standard of public service, one aligned with the national digital plan and one that makes government information truly accessible to all.

The ceremony featured a project overview delivered by the Principal Secretary of the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), Mr Benjamin Choppy, who outlined the technical scope and key features of the revamped portal, underscoring its significance to Seychelles’ broader digital economy ambitions.

This was followed by a symbolic handing over of the portal poster from the PS of DICT to the PS of the Department of Information, Ms Ginnie Lucas. The proceedings were enriched by a poetry performance, which preceded the centrepiece moment of the afternoon, the official unveiling of the revamped egov.sc through a dedicated launch video, activated by Vice-President Pillay. The SNYC Band then provided musical entertainment, a patriotic performance in honour of the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary.

Going forward, the Department of Information will bear responsibility for content management on the portal, whilst DICT continues to manage its technical functions.

Members of the public, residents, and organisations are invited to visit egov.sc to experience the convenience of their government at their fingertips.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State House Seychelles.

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30 June Declared Public Holiday as Seychelles Marks 50 Years of Independence

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The Office of the President wishes to inform the public that Tuesday, 30 June 2026, has been declared a public holiday, and the declaration has been officially gazetted.

The additional public holiday forms part of Seychelles’ commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Independence, a historic milestone marking five decades of sovereignty, nationhood and development since the country attained independence on 29 June 1976.

The public holiday will provide Seychellois with an opportunity to continue participating in the Golden Jubilee celebrations and to reflect on the nation’s achievements, shared identity and aspirations for the future.

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Seychelles: President Herminie Welcomes Elderly Citizens to State House Following Initiative by the Office of the First Lady

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A group of elderly citizens was welcomed to State House today by President Dr Patrick Herminie during a warm and meaningful exchange aimed at recognising the valuable contributions of senior citizens to Seychelles’ social and national development.

The visit was organised in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Seychelles as part of ongoing efforts to promote the well-being, inclusion and active engagement of elderly persons within the community.

During the gathering, the elderly visitors had the opportunity to meet with the President, share their experiences and reflections, and extend their well wishes.

The exchange provided a platform for open and heartfelt conversations on matters of interest to senior citizens and the wider community.

President Herminie expressed his appreciation for the role played by older generations in shaping the nation and acknowledged the wealth of knowledge, experience and values they continue to pass on to younger generations.

The visit also builds on initiatives undertaken by the Office of the First Lady in support of senior citizens, including the recent Free Eye Screening Camp organised under the theme “Partnering for Nation Building”, reflecting a continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of elderly persons across the country.

The President stressed on the importance of ensuring that senior citizens remain valued, respected and included in national life, noting that their contributions have helped lay the foundation upon which Seychelles continues to grow and prosper.

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O Congo está a transformar as suas reservas em projetos viáveis do ponto de vista financeiro – e a janela de investimento está a abrir-se

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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Com as exportações de GNL previstas para triplicar para 3 mtpa, a produção de petróleo a montante com o objetivo de atingir 500 000 bpd e um novo impulso ao conteúdo local, a República do Congo está a posicionar-se como um dos mercados de hidrocarbonetos mais atraentes para o investimento na África Central. Sob a liderança do recém-nomeado Ministro dos Hidrocarbonetos, Stev Simplice Onanga, o país está a dar prioridade ao crescimento do setor, equilibrando o conteúdo local com a reposição de reservas e o avanço dos projetos.

O que distingue o Congo não é a dimensão das suas reservas, mas o ritmo a que essas reservas estão a ser transformadas em projetos comercialmente viáveis. Desde a expansão do GNL da Eni e os desenvolvimentos em águas profundas da TotalEnergies até à otimização de instalações existentes pela Trident Energy e ao crescimento da produção na Ammat Global Resources, o capital está a fluir para projetos com vias de monetização mais claras e retornos a curto prazo.

Na véspera do Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2027 — a principal plataforma do país para investimento e parcerias no setor energético —, o foco está a deslocar-se do potencial de fronteira para projetos viáveis do ponto de vista financeiro já em desenvolvimento.

A reforma política está a reduzir os riscos do investimento

O caso de investimento do Congo está a ser redefinido pelo alinhamento entre a base de recursos, a reforma regulatória e a execução de projetos. A produção petrolífera consolidada, a expansão da capacidade de GNL e os ajustamentos fiscais estão a reduzir gradualmente os riscos associados às atividades à superfície.

As recentes reformas lideradas pelo Ministério dos Hidrocarbonetos e pela Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo conferiram maior estrutura ao setor. O Código do Gás, introduzido em outubro de 2025, formaliza os termos fiscais para a comercialização do gás, enquanto o Plano Diretor do Gás dá prioridade à redução da queima de gás e à implantação de projetos de gás para energia, com o objetivo de atingir 1 500 MW até 2030.

Está também a ser considerada uma nova ronda de licenciamento no setor a montante, com o objetivo de atrair capital fresco tanto para áreas maduras como para áreas de fronteira. Em conjunto, estas medidas estão a melhorar a visibilidade nos segmentos a montante, a meio e a jusante, com a atividade recente de projetos a reforçar esta mudança.

Os projetos que impulsionam o próximo ciclo

O petróleo em águas profundas continua a ser fundamental para as perspetivas de produção do Congo, com as operadoras a avançarem tanto em novos desenvolvimentos como na otimização de campos já em exploração. A TotalEnergies está a avançar com os trabalhos na licença de Moho, na sequência da descoberta de Moho G em abril de 2026, apoiada por um programa de perfuração de preenchimento no valor de 500 a 600 milhões de dólares, com o objetivo de aumentar a produção em cerca de 40 000 bpd.

A Ammat Global Resources, uma empresa independente local, tem como objetivo um crescimento de 70% na produção dos seus campos de Loango e Zatchi, onde os poços reativados e as plataformas modernizadas já aumentaram a produção em 75%. A Perenco continua a registar ganhos constantes, adicionando cerca de 6 000 bpd através do seu programa de perfuração para 2025–2026.

A Trident Energy, após ter adquirido uma participação operacional de 85% nos ativos de Nkossa e Nsoko II em 2025, está focada em prolongar a vida útil dos campos através de trabalhos de otimização submarina e de reabilitação.

Embora o petróleo continue a ser a principal fonte de receitas, o gás está a emergir rapidamente como o segmento de crescimento mais rápido do Congo. O projeto Congo LNG da Eni entregou a sua primeira carga da Fase 2 em fevereiro de 2026, na sequência do arranque da unidade FLNG de Nguya em dezembro de 2025. Juntamente com o Tango FLNG, a capacidade aumentou de 0,6 mtpa para 3 mtpa. A Trident Energy também propôs um projeto FLNG com o objetivo de aumentar ainda mais a capacidade no mercado de gás do país. Espera-se que o projeto funcione como infraestrutura partilhada, permitindo que vários operadores processem gás dos seus respetivos campos. Isto cria uma saída para o gás associado que, de outra forma, poderia ficar sem destino, apoiando os objetivos mais amplos de diversificação do país.

O conteúdo local está a redefinir os termos de investimento

Para além da política do setor a montante, o ministro Onanga posicionou o conteúdo local como um pilar central do quadro de investimento do Congo e um fator determinante na forma como o capital é estruturado e aplicado.

Os decretos 2019-342, 343, 344 e 345 estabelecem requisitos relativos à subcontratação, à localização da mão-de-obra e aos compromissos de formação, o que está a provocar uma mudança gradual na forma como os projetos são estruturados e as parcerias formadas. As operadoras são cada vez mais avaliadas não só pela execução técnica, mas também pela criação de valor no país, incluindo parcerias com empresas locais e o desenvolvimento de competências. A logística, a manutenção e outras áreas de serviços são cada vez mais canalizadas através de prestadores nacionais.

No CEIF 2027 — que decorrerá de 1 a 3 de junho em Brazzaville — a atenção centrar-se-á no que está a avançar e nos investidores posicionados para participar nesse fluxo de projetos. O setor energético do Congo já não se define apenas pelo potencial: os projetos estão a avançar, o capital está a ser comprometido e as políticas começam a acompanhar a atividade no terreno.

À medida que a República do Congo passa das reservas para as receitas, o sinal para os investidores é claro: isto já está a acontecer, não se trata de uma oportunidade futura.

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Congo Is Turning Reserves into Bankable Projects – and the Investment Window Is Opening

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With LNG exports set to triple to 3 mtpa, upstream oil production targeting 500,000 bpd and a renewed push on local content, the Republic of Congo is positioning itself as one of Central Africa’s most investable hydrocarbon markets. Under the leadership of the newly-appointed Minister of Hydrocarbons, Stev Simplice Onanga, the country is prioritizing industry growth by balancing local content with reserve replacement and project advancement.

What sets Congo apart is not the scale of its reserves, but the pace at which those reserves are being turned into commercially viable projects. From Eni’s LNG expansion and TotalEnergies’ deepwater developments to brownfield optimization by Trident Energy and output growth at Ammat Global Resources, capital is flowing into projects with clearer monetization pathways and nearer-term returns.

Ahead of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2027 – the country’s leading platform for energy investment and partnerships – the story is shifting away from frontier potential toward bankable projects already under development.

Policy Reform Is De-Risking Investment

Congo’s investment case is being reshaped by the alignment of resource base, regulatory reform and project delivery. Established oil production, expanding LNG capacity and fiscal adjustments are gradually reducing above-ground risk.

Recent reforms led by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo have added structure to the sector. The Gas Code, introduced in October 2025, formalizes fiscal terms for gas commercialization, while the Gas Master Plan prioritizes flaring reduction and gas-to-power deployment, targeting 1,500 MW by 2030.

A new upstream licensing round is also under consideration, aimed at attracting fresh capital into both mature and frontier acreage. Together, these measures are improving visibility across upstream, midstream and downstream segments, with recent project activity reinforcing the shift.

The Projects Driving the Next Cycle

Deepwater oil remains central to Congo’s production outlook, with operators progressing both new developments and brownfield optimization. TotalEnergies is advancing work at the Moho licence following the April 2026 Moho G discovery, backed by a $500–$600 million infill drilling program targeting about 40,000 bpd in incremental output.

Local independent Ammat Global Resources is targeting 70% production growth from its Loango and Zatchi fields, where reactivated wells and upgraded platforms have already lifted output by 75%. Perenco continues steady gains, adding roughly 6,000 bpd through its 2025–2026 drilling program.

Trident Energy, after acquiring an 85% working interest in the Nkossa and Nsoko II assets in 2025, is focused on extending field life through subsea optimization and redevelopment work.

While oil continues to anchor revenues, gas is rapidly emerging as Congo’s fastest-growing segment. Eni’s Congo LNG project delivered its first cargo from Phase 2 in February 2026, following the startup of the Nguya FLNG unit in December 2025. Together with Tango FLNG, capacity has risen from 0.6 mtpa to 3 mtpa. Trident Energy has also proposed an FLNG project aimed at adding further capacity across the country’s gas market. The project is expected to operate as shared infrastructure, allowing multiple operators to process gas from their respective fields. This creates an outlet for associated gas that might otherwise be stranded, supporting the country’s broader diversification goals.

Local Content Is Reshaping Investment Terms

Beyond upstream policy, Minister Onanga has positioned local content as a central pillar of Congo’s investment framework, and a key determinant of how capital is structured and deployed.

Decrees 2019-342, 343, 344 and 345 set requirements around subcontracting, workforce localization and training commitments, with the effect being a gradual shift in how projects are structured and how partnerships are formed. Operators are increasingly assessed not only on technical delivery but on in-country value creation, including partnerships with local firms and skills development. Logistics, maintenance and other service areas are increasingly channeled through domestic providers.

At CEIF 2027 – taking place June 1–3 in Brazzaville – attention will shift to what is moving forward and to the investors positioned to take part in that pipeline. Congo’s energy sector is no longer defined by potential alone: projects are moving, capital is being committed and policy is starting to catch up with activity on the ground.

As the Republic of Congo moves from reserves to revenue, the signal to investors is clear: this is already unfolding, not a future opportunity.

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Le Congo transforme ses réserves en projets bancables – et la fenêtre d’investissement s’ouvre

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Avec des exportations de GNL qui devraient tripler pour atteindre 3 mtpa, une production pétrolière en amont visant 500 000 bpd et un nouvel élan en faveur du contenu local, la République du Congo se positionne comme l’un des marchés d’hydrocarbures les plus attractifs d’Afrique centrale pour les investisseurs. Sous la direction du ministre des Hydrocarbures nouvellement nommé, Stev Simplice Onanga, le pays donne la priorité à la croissance du secteur en trouvant un équilibre entre le contenu local, le renouvellement des réserves et l’avancement des projets.

Ce qui distingue le Congo, ce n’est pas l’ampleur de ses réserves, mais la vitesse à laquelle celles-ci sont transformées en projets commercialement viables. De l’extension des activités GNL d’Eni aux développements en eaux profondes de TotalEnergies, en passant par l’optimisation des sites existants par Trident Energy et la croissance de la production chez Ammat Global Resources, les capitaux affluent vers des projets offrant des perspectives de rentabilisation plus claires et des retours sur investissement à court terme.

À l’approche du Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2027 – la principale plateforme du pays dédiée aux investissements et aux partenariats dans le secteur de l’énergie –, l’attention se détourne du potentiel des zones pionnières pour se porter sur des projets bancables déjà en cours de développement.

Les réformes politiques réduisent les risques liés à l’investissement

L’attrait du Congo pour les investisseurs est redéfini par l’alignement entre les ressources disponibles, la réforme réglementaire et la mise en œuvre des projets. Une production pétrolière bien établie, l’augmentation des capacités de GNL et les ajustements fiscaux réduisent progressivement les risques liés à l’exploitation.

Les récentes réformes menées par le ministère des Hydrocarbures et la Société nationale des pétroles du Congo ont renforcé la structure du secteur. Le Code du gaz, introduit en octobre 2025, formalise les conditions fiscales de la commercialisation du gaz, tandis que le Plan directeur du gaz donne la priorité à la réduction du torchage et au déploiement de la production d’électricité à partir du gaz, avec un objectif de 1 500 MW d’ici 2030.

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Un nouveau cycle d’octroi de licences en amont est également à l’étude, visant à attirer de nouveaux capitaux tant vers les zones de production matures que vers les zones pionnières. Ensemble, ces mesures améliorent la visibilité sur les segments amont, intermédiaire et aval, l’activité récente en matière de projets renforçant cette évolution.

Les projets moteurs du prochain cycle

Le pétrole en eaux profondes reste au cœur des perspectives de production du Congo, les opérateurs poursuivant à la fois de nouveaux développements et l’optimisation des sites existants. TotalEnergies fait avancer les travaux sur la concession Moho suite à la découverte de Moho G en avril 2026, grâce à un programme de forages d’intercalation de 500 à 600 millions de dollars visant à augmenter la production d’environ 40 000 barils par jour.

L’opérateur indépendant local Ammat Global Resources vise une croissance de 70 % de sa production sur ses champs de Loango et de Zatchi, où la remise en service de puits et la modernisation des plateformes ont déjà permis d’augmenter la production de 75 %. Perenco poursuit sa progression régulière, avec une augmentation d’environ 6 000 barils par jour grâce à son programme de forage 2025-2026.

Après avoir acquis en 2025 une participation de 85 % dans les actifs de Nkossa et Nsoko II, Trident Energy se concentre sur la prolongation de la durée de vie des gisements grâce à des travaux d’optimisation et de réaménagement sous-marins.

Si le pétrole reste le pilier des revenus, le gaz s’impose rapidement comme le segment connaissant la plus forte croissance au Congo. Le projet Congo LNG d’Eni a livré sa première cargaison issue de la phase 2 en février 2026, après la mise en service de l’unité FLNG de Nguya en décembre 2025. Avec l’unité Tango FLNG, la capacité est passée de 0,6 mtpa à 3 mtpa. Trident Energy a également proposé un projet FLNG visant à renforcer encore la capacité du marché gazier national. Ce projet devrait fonctionner comme une infrastructure partagée, permettant à plusieurs opérateurs de traiter le gaz provenant de leurs gisements respectifs. Cela crée un débouché pour le gaz associé qui, sans cela, risquerait d’être perdu, contribuant ainsi aux objectifs plus larges de diversification du pays.

Le contenu local redéfinit les conditions d’investissement

Au-delà de la politique en amont, le ministre Onanga a fait du contenu local un pilier central du cadre d’investissement du Congo, ainsi qu’un facteur déterminant de la manière dont les capitaux sont structurés et déployés.

Les décrets n° 2019-342, 343, 344 et 345 fixent des exigences en matière de sous-traitance, de localisation de la main-d’œuvre et d’engagements de formation, ce qui se traduit par une évolution progressive de la manière dont les projets sont structurés et les partenariats formés. Les opérateurs sont de plus en plus évalués non seulement sur leurs performances techniques, mais aussi sur la création de valeur dans le pays, notamment à travers des partenariats avec des entreprises locales et le développement des compétences. La logistique, la maintenance et d’autres domaines de services sont de plus en plus confiés à des prestataires nationaux.

Lors du CEIF 2027 – qui se tiendra du 1er au 3 juin à Brazzaville – l’attention se portera sur les avancées en cours et sur les investisseurs bien placés pour participer à ce pipeline de projets. Le secteur énergétique congolais ne se définit plus uniquement par son potentiel : les projets avancent, les capitaux sont engagés et la politique commence à s’aligner sur l’activité sur le terrain.

Alors que la République du Congo passe des réserves aux recettes, le message adressé aux investisseurs est clair : il s’agit d’une réalité en cours, et non d’une opportunité future.

Distribué par APO Group pour Energy Capital & Power.