The energy sector remains the primary catalyst for this growth. Faced with unprecedented urban expansion, states are multiplying thermal power plant projects to stabilize their electricity grids. At the same time, the heavy industry (notably petrochemistry and fertilizer production) relies on this resource to increase its productivity. In Nigeria and Egypt, the valorization of domestic reserves not only stimulates export revenues but also guarantees food sovereignty through local fertilizer production. The efficiency of this exploitation becomes the guarantee of future growth.

The year 2025 also marked a turning point in gas supply. After a period of contraction, continental production rebounded by 2.5%, reaching 262 billion cubic meters. This recovery is largely due to the vitality of sub-Saharan Africa, with notable performances in Nigeria and Angola. The commissioning of major cross-border projects, such as the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim complex on the Senegalese-Mauritanian border, has allowed for the compensation of the natural decline of certain historical fields. The control of flows by these professional players favors better liquidity in regional markets.

For the current fiscal year, projections are based on a stabilization of consumption around 188 billion cubic meters. Although the deployment of renewable energies is accelerating, natural gas retains a pivotal role as a balancing source in the face of the intermittence of solar and wind solutions. On a global scale, Africa now accounts for more than 6% of gas production, affirming its status as an indispensable partner in global energy security. Each gas brick laid strengthens the resilience of African economies. Each investment made in these infrastructures consolidates the solidity of the continental energy system towards a pragmatic transition.


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