Congo-Brazzaville beefs up gas prospects
The government hopes industry reforms can drive ambitious upstream plans
Congo-Brazzaville is getting serious about diversifying its energy sector. In March, the government unveiled its new Gas Master Plan, aimed at setting out a long-term gas development strategy, and aspires to attract more exploration investment via a new licensing round. “A draft of the Gas Master Plan was presented to companies in late 2023, and after modifications, it is set for final approval in 2025,” said Jamie McGreevy, a sub-Saharan analyst at upstream consultancy Welligence Energy Analytics. “Key priorities include expanding gas infrastructure, particularly pipelines and processing facilities, to boost domestic utilisation while enabling the commercialisation of stranded assets and re
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