West Africa
Gas Summit
An Initiative realized through the Ghana Gas Forum series
The West Africa Gas Summit (WAGS) series aims to lead industry conversations that allow gas sector enterprises to collectively spur long-term infrastructure investments and energy partnerships that unlock the full value of the regional gas value chain
Rapid Regional Gas Sector Expansion for Socio-Economic Transformation
THE
OBJECTIVES
Enterprise-led Solutions that fuel Strategic Investments & New Energy Partnerships
Infrastructure Investment
Raise awareness around infrastructure expansion models that open up opportunities for public and private sector co-operation in attracting major investments
Gas Supply Enhancements
Promote solutions and commercial frameworks to bolster gas trading and stabilise gas supply within the West Africa sub-region via existing and proposed networks
Project & Market Development
Highlight potential for regional market expansion, and position market development opportunities to attract cross-sectoral support that drives industrial offtake of gas (non-power)
Regulatory Advancement
Improve and strengthen regulatory systems to increase efficiency, effectiveness, public benefit and customer satisfaction on gas delivery
Emissions Reduction
Promote commercialising flare gas to reduce carbon and methane emissions
Project Risk
Minimization
Identify potential local risks that affect energy projects and implement strategies that reduce their impact, and increase project completion rates.
BENEFITS
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Interact with investors, policymakers, energy consumers, producers, and technology providers
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Discover solutions to non-technical risks for project development in West Africa
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Explore solutions to stabilise regional gas supply and enhance opportunities for investment in West Africa's energy sector
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Expand your brand and enhance your competitive advantage with decision makers, investors, and industry players
THE IMPACT
Driving energy independence and sector transformation via business innovation and investments aligned with public policy goals and targets
Sustainable gas supply for existing networks across the region including considerations for alternate transmission modes
Extension of cross-border gas network along the coast and into the sub-region’s interior
Production and transmission gas mass balance assurance across sub-region
Infrastructure linking new gas supply to domestic and regional markets
THE APPROACH
The combined expertise and competencies of these select players is strategically targeted to drive engagements that yield collaborative solutions
Policy Influencers
Entities with the gravitas to solicit government intervention and positive policy alignment in support of industrial activity
Project Promoters
Organisations willing to undertake ground-breaking gas projects and innovate user applications across the sub-region
Capital Investors
Funding institutions with the appetite to invest within the sub-region across various stages of the project cycle
PARTNERSHIPS
Strategic Partner
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2025
Partners
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WORLD BANK GROUP
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