The governments of Senegal and Nigeria are set to deepen ties in the energy sector following a recent official visit by Senegalese representatives to Abuja. The delegation, led by Energy Minister Birame Soulèye Diop and officials from Petrosen, held discussions with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, as well as executives from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Talks centred on enhancing cooperation in refining, gas utilisation, policy development, and expanding energy trade within Africa. Both countries expressed a shared commitment to closer collaboration between their national oil companies, with a focus on knowledge exchange and the joint advancement of projects across the energy value chain.
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Boost in industrial growth
The move has been welcomed by the African Energy Chamber, with Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk highlighting the importance of such partnerships in driving investment, strengthening infrastructure, and improving energy security. He emphasised that stronger cooperation among African nations can support industrial growth and economic development.
For Senegal, the partnership is expected to help fast-track key oil and gas developments, including the Sangomar Field, the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG Project, and the Yakaar-Teranga Project. On its part, Nigeria—Africa’s leading oil producer aims to sustain production while scaling up refining capacity and gas-based initiatives. This includes ongoing expansion of the Dangote Refinery and the rollout of programmes such as the Flare Gas Access Programme.
The renewed cooperation highlights a wider shift across Africa toward stronger regional partnerships in energy, seen as vital for attracting investment, developing infrastructure, and ensuring long-term energy stability.
