TotalEnergies to Highlight Expanding African Portfolio at Paris Forum

By- Reda Helal:

TotalEnergies will showcase its growing African project pipeline at the Invest in African Energy Forum 2026 in Paris on April 22–23, with Africa SVP Mike Sangster representing the company.

Africa at the Core of Strategy

Africa accounts for nearly half of TotalEnergies’ operated production and the largest share of its exploration investments, making it central to future growth.

Key Projects Underway

Republic of the Congo

$500 million investment in Moho Nord

Targeting an additional 40,000 barrels per day

Uganda & Tanzania

Tilenga project advancing toward first oil

Supported by a 1,443-km pipeline to Tanga in Tanzania

Mozambique

Restart of a $20 billion LNG project

Planned capacity: 13 million tons annually

Frontier Exploration

Namibia

Final investment decision expected for Venus discovery in late 2026

South Africa

Planned drilling in the Orange Basin (Block 3B/4B)

Gas and Energy Transition Focus

The company is:

Expanding LNG and domestic gas projects

Maintaining zero routine flaring in Nigeria, Gabon and Angola

Investing in renewables (solar and hydropower)

Strategic Importance of IAE

The Invest in African Energy Forum serves as a key platform for:

Connecting African energy markets with global investors

Facilitating deal-making ahead of African Energy Week

Conclusion

TotalEnergies is entering a pivotal phase in Africa, characterized by:

New production growth

Major LNG developments

High-impact exploration projects

A balanced transition toward cleaner energy

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