Gabon is seeking to attract American investment into its energy sector, presenting several projects to U.S. officials and financial partners during a visit to Washington, D.C. on March 10, according to Ecofin Agency.
The government delegation included Philippe Tonangoye, Clotaire Kondja and Thierry Minko. The officials met with Sarah Troutman at the United States Department of State, according to Gabon Review.
During the discussions, the delegation presented several investment opportunities in the energy and water sectors, saying the government wants to increase the involvement of American companies in priority areas tied to the country’s infrastructure development.
Authorities are promoting a 30-year energy and water development program created with support from the World Bank.
The plan requires about $162 million in short-term investment and up to $540 million over the next seven years.
The visit comes as several U.S. institutions and companies are already involved in energy projects in Gabon, including ExxonMobil and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, which are participating in some energy infrastructure projects in the country.
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Gabon’s outreach to U.S. partners comes as the country faces major financing needs to modernize its electricity system. Authorities are seeking funds to upgrade power infrastructure and improve energy supply.
According to an analysis reported by Ecofin Agency, the government has also launched initiatives to mobilize funding for the sector, including the creation of the National Fund for Energy and Water (FNEE) to support electricity and water access projects.
The mechanism is designed to bring together public and private funding as well as support from technical and financial partners to accelerate investment in energy infrastructure.
In August 2025, Tonangoye said that about 2,000 billion CFA francs per year, or roughly $3.3 billion, would be needed for seven years to modernize and expand the country’s electricity infrastructure, with part of the investment also aimed at increasing access to water.
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