The Director of Exploration and Production at the Gambian National Petroleum Corporation, Cany Jobe, has been honored with the Industry Pioneer Woman Award for her leadership, technical expertise, contribution to Africa’s upstream sector, and commitment to frontier basin development, collaboration, and opportunities for women in the energy sector.
Her service to the sector has not gone unrecognized in the continent, in West Africa, and at home in The Gambia.
Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, and Conakry (MSGBC Basin) – has seen significant natural gas and oil discoveries in recent years, particularly offshore from Mauritania and Senegal, and is expected to drive regional economic growth) hosted the Oil, Gas and Power Conference in Dakar, Senegal on December 8-10, 2025.
The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 Conference closed its first day on December 9 with a gala dinner and awards ceremony, celebrating a transformative year for the region.
The evening honored leaders and companies shaping West Africa’s evolving energy landscape, as Senegal, Mauritania, and the entire MSGBC basin accelerate investments in hydrocarbons, renewable energy, and green hydrogen.
Among the awardees was Cany Jobe, affectionately called The Gambia’s queen of the petroleum sector.
“MSGBC, we are here,” said H.E. Birame Souleye DIOP, Minister of Ministère de l’Energie, du Pétrole et des Mines – MEPM, adding, “What we are talking about tonight could shape the future of Senegal. We are making history.”
The conference & exhibition aims to unite the MSGBC region through energy cooperation, supporting cross-border collaboration and shared development strategies to drive sustainable growth and long-term economic integration across the Basin.
GORÉE GEV Senegal received the Excellence in Local Content Award for its role in building national capacity.
The company collaborates with MODEC, Woodside Energy, and Subsea7 on the Sangomar oil and Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas projects, supporting the creation of skilled jobs, skills transfer, and national autonomy.
The Ministry of Energy of Guinea-Conakry received the Renewable Energy Pioneer Award.
The country is establishing itself as a regional leader in the sector thanks to projects such as Souapiti (450 MW) and Amaria (300 MW), the 84 MW CleanPower Generation project, and several programs aimed at universal electrification.
For four years, MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power has established itself as the premier platform for industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers in the MSGBC region.
Each edition has played a crucial role in determining the region’s energy future, driving investment, and advancing project development.
By connecting governments, energy companies, global operators, and financiers, MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power facilitates strategic partnerships and regional cooperation.
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