Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, the Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, opened the Congo Vitality&Funding Discussion board’s (CEIF) Gala Dinner saying the premier occasion will happen for a second version in 2026.
“We commend the superb group of CEIF and are happy to verify its second version in 2026. We additionally intention to host related occasions, together with one in Pointe-Noire, to additional strengthen trade collaboration,” mentioned Minister Itoua.
The Gala Dinner, a gathering of high-level power stakeholders sponsored by Imperatus Vitality, together with African Ministers and world power leaders, took middle stage because the winners of the distinguished CEIF in Brazzaville had been unveiled.
Denis Sassou Nguesso, President, Republic of Congo was awarded the Lifetime Achievement to the African Vitality Trade Award on the opening of the primary occasion. President Denis Sassou Nguesso just isn’t solely the President of the Republic of Congo; he’s a visionary chief whose transformative affect is shaping the very way forward for the nation. By making the oil and gasoline sector the spine of the economic system, President Nguesso has sparked industrialization, expanded electrification and pushed unprecedented job creation. Below his management, the Republic of Congo achieved the milestone of changing into an LNG producer in 2024 and witnessed a powerful surge in oil and gasoline discoveries, whereas new gamers entered the market. Worldwide firms have dedicated tens of millions to hydrocarbon initiatives, and native corporations have considerably scaled up their operations throughout your entire worth chain.
Sockaht Charles, Former Chief of Cupboard on the Ministry of Hydrocarbons&Former Normal Director for Upstream at SNPC was given the Lifetime Achievement Award. Sockaht Charles has been an instrumental power behind the Republic of Congo’s outstanding oil and gasoline success, together with his visionary management shaping insurance policies which have unlocked unparalleled funding and progress. As former Chief of Cupboard on the Hydrocarbons Ministry and former Normal Director for Upstream at SNPC, he has been on the helm of driving essential trade reforms which have strengthened the sector’s basis. His distinctive management has been pivotal in advancing the Republic of Congo’s upstream sector, championing regulatory transformations and paving the way in which for main developments all through the nation. By way of his unwavering dedication and foresight, Sockaht Charles has not solely positioned the Republic of Congo as a dominant oil and gasoline powerhouse, however has additionally fueled progress, prosperity, and a brighter, extra sustainable power future for the nation.
Eni was named Sport Changer of the 12 months. Eni is revolutionizing the Republic of Congo’s power panorama with its groundbreaking Congo LNG challenge. Because the nation’s first pure gasoline liquefaction initiative, Congo LNG has set a benchmark for offshore gasoline growth within the Republic of Congo. By way of the deployment of the Tango FLNG unit and the upcoming Nguya FLNG deliberate to begin operations in 2025, Congo LNG is redefining a brand new period of power manufacturing within the Republic of Congo.
TotalEnergies took dwelling the Explorer of the 12 months award. TotalEnergies has taken exploration to new heights within the Republic of Congo. Regardless of going through geological and operational challenges within the Moho-Bilondo offshore block, the corporate remained resilient, bringing the challenge on-line in 2015 and now producing 140,000 barrels per day. Within the face of difficult drilling circumstances within the pre-salt, TotalEnergies demonstrated that by progressive drilling and a dedication to offshore manufacturing, firms can unlock the potential of the Republic of Congo’s deep-offshore acreage.
AMMAT World Sources gained the Native Content material Champion of the 12 months Award. Impartial hydrocarbon producer Ammat World Sources is revolutionizing the Republic of Congo’s power sector, however its affect goes past exploration and manufacturing. The corporate has not solely promoted native content material however cemented it throughout its operations by a dedication to native inclusion, a drive for capability constructing and efforts to advertise group outreach. With 85% of the corporate’s workforce native, Ammat is setting a robust benchmark for worldwide firms working within the Republic of Congo.
SLB acquired the Service Firm of the 12 months Award. SLB is a driving power behind deepwater growth and manufacturing effectivity within the Republic of Congo. From optimizing offshore operations to enhancing properly efficiency to maximizing restoration charges and rising effectivity, the corporate has emerged as a driving power behind the nation’s manufacturing objectives. Going ahead, SLB’s dedication to ongoing initiatives and its dedication to long-term trade progress won’t solely bolster power safety however help sustainable operations for years to come back.
These awards acknowledge the excellent achievements and contributions of people and corporations within the Republic of Congo’s power sector.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Vitality Capital&Energy.
