Congo Energy & Investment Forum Returns to Brazzaville Amid Major Oil and Gas Expansion

The Republic of Congo is set to host the second edition of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) from March 10 to 12, 2026 in Brazzaville. Held under the theme Invest. Build. Empower: Transforming Congo’s Energy Landscape, the forum comes at a pivotal moment for the country as it accelerates oil production and deepens its footprint in the global gas sector.

The 2025-2026 window marks a transformative phase for Congo’s energy industry. By the end of 2025, Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project is expected to come online, boosting output from 0.6 to 3 million tons per annum (mtpa), led by energy giant Eni. In parallel, construction of the Fouta refinery is set to begin, with a projected capacity of 2.5 million tons of petroleum products annually, including gasoline and diesel. These projects reflect Congo’s ambition to establish itself as a competitive oil and gas hub.

In the gas space, Congo is targeting 3 mtpa of LNG production from Eni’s Marine XII development this year, building on the successful export of its first LNG cargo from the Tango FLNG facility in February 2024. With over 10 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves, the country is poised to launch a National Gas Company, introduce a new Gas Code, and unveil its comprehensive Gas Master Plan.

Meanwhile, Congo is aiming to nearly double oil production from 280,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 500,000 bpd by 2027. Backed by major operators such as TotalEnergies, Trident Energy and Perenco, the strategy focuses on tapping both new discoveries and mature assets. A new international oil and gas licensing round will be launched this year, targeting deepwater development by global players and marginal field exploration by independents.

The power sector is also gaining momentum. At CEIF 2025, the government revealed plans to increase national power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with an emphasis on renewable energy. With 27,000 MW of untapped hydropower potential—only 1% of which is currently utilized—projects using water diversion and storage techniques are being prioritized to scale up generation.

CEIF 2026 will feature high-level panel discussions, technical workshops and investment-focused presentations designed to spotlight the country’s fast-evolving energy ecosystem. The conference aims to position Congo as a strategic player in the global energy transition.

“CEIF 2026 serves as a vital platform to showcase Congo’s dynamic energy transformation. As the country scales up oil and gas production and prioritizes renewables, the conference fosters meaningful dialogue, attracts investment and strengthens partnerships essential to unlocking the full potential of Congo’s evolving energy and investment landscape,” states Sandra Jeque, Events and Project Director at Energy Capital & Power.

Hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company Société nationale des pétroles du Congo, CEIF 2026 will convene top government officials, global investors, IOCs, NOCs and industry stakeholders. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the event is expected to spark new partnerships and deepen investor confidence in Congo’s expanding energy market.