Libya, Mauritania, Uganda and Gambia Confirm Delegations for Paris Energy Forum
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With major consumer markets recalibrating amid geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing energy transition, Africa is emerging as a critical player in securing new supply and diversifying sources. Senior delegations from Libya, Mauritania, Uganda and the Gambia, among other confirmed participants announced last week, will attend the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris, giving investors direct access to high-potential markets that combine operational scale, frontier exploration and strategic geographies crucial to Europe, Asia and Atlantic Basin energy security.
Libya: Reopening to Investment and European Supply
Libya remains central to Mediterranean and European energy planning. After years of production volatility, the Ministry of Oil and Gas and the National Oil Corporation are accelerating upstream activity and attracting international capital. Major projects include an $8 billion joint offshore gas development with Eni, alongside extensive drilling campaigns that aim to add hundreds of wells in 2026. With European buyers seeking diversified supply routes, Libya’s proximity and growing operational stability position it as a crucial hub for regional energy security and investment.
Mauritania: Scaling LNG for Atlantic Markets
Mauritania’s rise as an LNG exporter underscores the Atlantic basin’s expanding role in global supply. Planned expansions at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim offshore project, alongside developments at the BirAllah gas field seeking investment partners, aim to deliver new volumes for international markets, supporting global supply diversification. For investors, Mauritania represents both operational growth and a long-term opportunity in a strategically positioned under-invested market.
Uganda: East Africa’s Crude Corridor
In East Africa, Uganda is transitioning from importer to exporter. The Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields in the Albertine Graben, supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, are targeting first oil in 2026. Complemented by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,400-km corridor to Tanzania’s Tanga port, these projects create a new supply vector for regional and global markets. For investors, Uganda offers infrastructure-led growth and long-term exposure to East Africa’s emerging energy corridor.
The Gambia: Frontier Exploration Potential
The Gambia represents a frontier exploration opportunity within the prolific MSGBC basin, stretching across Senegal, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau. Under the Gambia National Petroleum Corporation, recent seismic surveys and bilateral agreements have de-risked key blocks, drawing attention from upstream investors seeking early-stage exploration with strong geologic promise. While current production is limited, the country’s positioning in a basin with commercial discoveries makes it a compelling high-risk, high-potential market.
Together, these delegations reflect Africa’s growing role in global energy strategy: a continent not only supplying critical volumes but also offering strategic, under-invested opportunities that intersect with global supply diversification, investment and energy security priorities. Their presence at IAE 2026 comes alongside delegations from Nigeria, Senegal, Djibouti and Zambia, highlighting a broad and diverse set of markets where projects, policy, and geopolitics converge – giving investors direct insight into Africa’s next wave of energy development.
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