BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo — Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, will participate as a key speaker at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025, set to take place from March 24-26 in Brazzaville.
The event, hosted under the patronage of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and supported by the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, aims to attract global investment in hydrocarbon exploration, gas monetization, green energy, and downstream industries across Central Africa.
Strengthening Nigeria-Congo Energy Cooperation
Nigeria and the Republic of Congo, two of Africa’s top oil producers, are both pursuing ambitious production targets.
Nigeria plans to increase its oil production to 2.6 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026, while Congo aims to reach 500,000 bpd by the end of this year.
Minister Lokpobiri’s presence at CEIF 2025 is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations, facilitating strategic investments in the oil and gas sector.
Investment and Expansion in African Energy
The Republic of Congo is actively expanding its oil output through major projects led by industry leaders such as TotalEnergies, Trident Energy, and Perenco.
Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, has introduced market-friendly policies to attract foreign capital and sustain production growth.
CEIF 2025 will serve as a platform for regional stakeholders and international investors to discuss opportunities in gas-to-power projects, infrastructure development, hydrocarbon exploration and production expansion, and sustainable energy initiatives.
Driving Energy Security and Economic Growth
As Nigeria and Congo seek to maximize their energy resources, CEIF 2025 will highlight how cross-border partnerships and investment can drive energy security and economic growth in Central Africa.
With Lokpobiri’s participation, the forum is expected to showcase collaboration between two of Africa’s largest oil-producing nations, emphasizing the economic transformation potential of ongoing and future projects across the continent.
