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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of The Gambia, will speak at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 8th to 10th December in Dakar, Senegal. The annual conference and exhibition gathers government leaders, national oil companies and private investors from across Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry to explore new partnerships and opportunities in the region\u2019s evolving energy landscape.<\/b><\/p>\n

Minister Juwara is expected to highlight recent developments shaping The Gambia\u2019s energy sectors, including the country\u2019s strategy to attract new upstream investment, ongoing reforms in the power industry and partnerships to accelerate the development of renewable resources. His participation follows a series of initiatives positioning The Gambia as a competitive exploration destination and an emerging energy hub in the MSGBC Basin.<\/p>\n

In October 2025, The Gambia strengthened its international partnerships through the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Turkey aimed at covering cooperation in renewable energy and infrastructure investment. The agreement covers joint projects in solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants; energy generation, transmission and distribution; as well as public\u2010 and private\u2010sector investment.<\/p>\n

This energy partnership with Turkey is part of The Gambia\u2019s efforts to expand generation capacity and achieve 90 percent electricity access by December 2025. Additionally, a 23 MW solar photovoltaic plant with 8 MWh battery storage commissioned in Jambur in 2024 marked a milestone in diversifying the national energy mix. Backed by the World Bank and European Investment Bank, the facility has expanded generation capacity while reducing diesel reliance.<\/p>\n

Alongside renewable energy growth, The Gambia\u2019s upstream potential can attract investor interest. With over eight offshore and two onshore blocks currently open for investment, the country represents one of West Africa\u2019s most promising exploration frontiers. Covering 2,682 km2, blocks A5 and A2 alone contain estimated reserves of one billion barrels of oil. Approximately 80 percent of offshore and 5 percent of onshore data coverage have already been acquired, significantly de-risking exploration and enabling faster entry timelines for investors. Additionally, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy is currently working on a new petroleum exploration, development and production bill to enhance transparency in licensing and streamline approval processes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Gambia is ready for investment, supported by improved data access, transparent regulation and a strong commitment to regional energy cooperation,\u201d said Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director, Energy Capital&Power. \u201cAt MSGBC 2025, Minister Juwara is expected to discuss The Gambia\u2019s dual-track energy strategy\u2013 advancing oil and gas exploration while expanding renewable capacity,\u201d Jeque added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum and Energy of The Gambia, will speak at the MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking place on 8th to 10th December in Dakar, Senegal. 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