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Zawya
25-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Maixent Raoul Ominga to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025
The Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris is pleased to announce Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director General of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), as a speaker, with SNPC also serving as a Gold Sponsor of the event. Ominga will contribute to discussions on Monetizing Congo's Gas Opportunities, offering insights into the country's substantial natural gas potential and the strategies being implemented to unlock its value. Congo's gas sector is set for expansion, with significant developments aimed at maximizing its full potential. Eni's Congo LNG project stands as a key pillar – eyeing production expansion up to four billion cubic meters per year by 2025 – strengthening the country's position in the global energy market. Wing Wah's Banga Kayo gas monetization project further accelerates this growth by optimizing stranded gas resources and supplying the domestic market with essential refined products. Additionally, the implementation of a new gas code and the development of a comprehensive gas master plan, which SNPC is actively helping to shape, will provide a clear regulatory framework and long-term strategy to attract investment, drive infrastructure development and optimize gas resource utilization. IAE 2025 ( is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@ As Director General of SNPC, Ominga offers deep expertise in Congo's energy sector, with a focus on gas exploration, infrastructure development and international partnerships. The Monetizing Congo's Gas Opportunities session will highlight the country's untapped gas resources, exploring how Congo can leverage its natural assets for economic growth and regional energy security. The forum will also address the critical roles of investment, innovation and collaboration among public and private stakeholders. Congo is currently pursuing a major investment drive to attract global capital to its oil and gas sector. SNPC's participation at IAE 2025, along with its role as a Gold Sponsor, represents a key stop on the country's roadshow to engage European and international investors, highlighting its promising hydrocarbon exploration and gas monetization prospects. With a strategic focus on driving project investments and maximizing investor returns, IAE 2025 offers the ideal platform to foster high-level discussions and connect Congo with potential partners and investors to support the sector's growth and long-term success Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
La Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Powers Congo's Energy Growth, Set to Take Center Stage at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025
Maixent Raoul Ominga, Director General of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, will deliver a keynote address at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville this March. Leading the expansion of the Republic of Congo's upstream sector, the national oil company is advancing key onshore assets across the country – including the Nanga I, Kouakouala II, Zingali II and Le Mayombe II fields – aligning with Congo's goal of increasing oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2027. Under Ominga's leadership, SNPC is a key supporter of CEIF 2025, with his participation underscoring the NOC's growing influence in Africa's energy sector and strengthening its role in on- and offshore exploration and production. As the company drives strategic investments and partnerships, SNPC continues to play a crucial role in positioning Congo as a competitive player in the regional energy landscape. The inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum, set for March 24-26, in Brazzaville, under the patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, will bring together international investors and local stakeholders to explore national and regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The event will explore the latest gas-to-power projects and provide updates on ongoing expansions across the country. Last month, SNPC launched a $158 million bond issuance – the first in its securities issuance program – to bolster drilling activities and expand national oil production. In parallel, SNPC has partnered with the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan to modernize the CORAF refinery. This initiative aims to boost refining capacity and product quality while aligning operations with environmental regulations, enhancing Congo's energy security. At CEIF 2025, SNPC is set to unveil its Gas Master Plan, driving gas monetization through new infrastructure, including pipelines, processing facilities and gas-to-power plants. The Republic of Congo will also launch its licensing round for open oil and gas blocks, reinforcing efforts to increase hydrocarbon production and revenue diversification. Ominga's participation at CEIF 2025 is pivotal in attracting investment to Congo's energy sector, with the event serving as a platform for industry leaders, policymakers and investors to explore collaboration and new opportunities in the country's growing oil and gas industry. 'As Director General of SNPC, Ominga's leadership is instrumental in shaping the future of Congo's energy sector. His presence at CEIF 2025 offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and investors, fostering collaboration and driving sectoral growth,' says Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital&Power. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
