In the Republic of Congo, Africa Global Logistics secured over €230 million to expand the container terminal at the Port of Pointe‑Noire. The project includes a 750‑meter quay, a dredged 17‑meter berth and enhanced cargo handling capacity. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the expanded port is expected to double container throughput to 2.3 million units annually and support Congo’s ambition to boost hydrocarbon production to 500,000 barrels per day and LNG output to 3 million tons per annum. Modern port infrastructure like this reduces vessel wait times, lowers export costs and better integrates African supply chains with global markets.

In Angola, the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal – a $642 million facility inaugurated in 2025 – features 29 storage tanks with nearly 580,000 cubic meters of capacity and a 1,700‑meter jetty for large vessels. This terminal links Angola’s production centers to international trade routes more efficiently, accelerating exports and reducing reliance on aging facilities. Further expansions, including the integrated Soyo terminal and new pipeline routes with substantial storage capacity, are expected in 2026 under public-private partnerships, illustrating the value of collaborative investment models.

Beyond ports, road and rail corridors are critical to unlocking remote hydrocarbon basins. The Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor is a flagship project connecting Kenya’s Lamu Port to South Sudan and Ethiopia through road, rail, pipeline and maritime networks. By linking production hubs to export terminals, the corridor reduces transit times, enhances supply chain efficiency and integrates energy and commodity networks across East Africa.

At next year’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, panelists will explore how modular infrastructure, digital logistics platforms and local partnerships can help overcome traditional bottlenecks during the session, “Africa on the Move: Driving Oil & Gas Logistics.” Modular facilities – like prefabricated storage systems and mobile processing units – can be deployed faster and at lower cost than bespoke large-scale builds, providing flexibility for emerging oil and gas hubs. Local partnerships, especially between international investors and regional logistics firms, enhance capital flows while building local expertise, ensuring sustainability and alignment with national development goals.

With traditional financiers increasingly cautious on fossil fuel lending, Africa must demonstrate that its energy sector is resilient, efficient and investment-ready. Logistics infrastructure plays a central role in that narrative, showing investors – from development banks to private equity funds – that returns can be enhanced, risks mitigated and projects de-risked through smart infrastructure design. For policymakers, operators and investors attending IAE Paris 2026, the “Africa on the Move” panel offers actionable insights into how targeted logistics investments can accelerate oil and gas development, foster regional integration and support Africa’s broader economic transformation.

IAE 2026 is an exclusive forum designed to connect African energy markets with global investors, serving as a key platform for deal-making in the lead-up to African Energy Week. Scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, in Paris, the event will provide delegates with two days of in-depth engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, visit www.invest-africa-energy.com. To sponsor or register as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com