Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua to Speak at Inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum
Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, will chair the first Congo Energy and Investment Forum (CEIF) scheduled to be held in Brazzaville on March 25-26, 2025. By Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) and endorsed by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, the event is a historic milestone for the country as it seeks to position itself as Africa’s leading energy investment destination.
As Republic of Congo’s first LNG exports begin and oil production resumes, Minister Itua’s leadership has been instrumental in driving ambitious reforms and initiatives aimed at maximizing the country’s energy potential. These efforts have made the Republic of Congo the fourth largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with output expected to reach 280,000 barrels per day by the end of 2024.
James Chester, Chief Executive of ECP, said: “Welcoming Minister Itua to speak at the inaugural Congo Energy and Investment Forum, we are honored to highlight the Republic of Congo’s dynamic energy leadership and its contribution to the hydrocarbon Forward-looking policy under the leadership of the Ministry of Compounds. ” “This event will provide a unique opportunity for investors and stakeholders to engage directly with Minister Itua to explore the transformative projects and regulations that are shaping the country’s energy future. Progress. The Congo Energy and Investment Forum will be a milestone in international cooperation and investment in this important African energy market.”
CEIF 2025 will provide a platform for investors and industry leaders to discuss recent developments in the country driven by the strategic leadership of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons. These include the Marine XII LNG development project under the direction of Minister Itoua, which exported its first cargo from the Tango FLNG facility in early 2024 and is expected to reach 3 million tonnes of LNG per year by 2025, with the addition of a second Facilities Unit, underlining the ministry’s commitment to advancing the national gas monetization strategy.
Major players such as Trident Energy and Perenco have expanded their operations in the Republic of Congo, acquiring major assets and driving upstream development in line with the Hydrocarbons Ministry’s efforts to create an investment-friendly environment. Trident Energy acquired Chevron’s interests in the Moho-Bilondo and Nkossa fields, while Perenco purchased multiple oil licenses from Eni for $300 million, underscoring Minister Itua’s success in attracting a new wave of independent explorers the success of the policy. To further this progress, the Ministry is advancing its Gas Master Plan to maximize gas utilization, enhance commercial viability, and support the establishment of a national gas company and the adoption of new gas regulations.
The forum is expected to bring together policymakers, international oil companies, independent explorers and financiers to discuss strategies to maximize the country’s hydrocarbon potential, expand LNG production and advance green energy solutions. Minister Itua’s keynote speech will set the tone for these discussions, providing unique insights into the government’s vision for the energy industry and its plans to secure long-term partnerships.
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Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
