is a country located in, with an area of 28,000 square kilometres (11,000 sq mi). Formerly the colony of, its post-independence name evokes its location near both the and the. The discovery of large in 1996 and its subsequent exploitation have contributed to a dramatic increase in government revenue. A.
Why is Equatorial Guinea's oil & gas industry so important?
Equatorial Guinea's oil and gas industry rose dramatically in importance after large discoveries were first made in 1996. Since then, development of its hydrocarbons Pierre Benichou, executive chairman of Geoex MCG, talks to The Energy Year about hydrocarbons potential in Morocco and other frontier markets and how the company has
Who will support the project team in Equatorial Guinea?
Part 6. The project team and the UNDP Office in Equatorial Guinea will be supported by the UNDP-GEF Technical Advisor will be responsible for project monitoring and evaluation conducted in accordance with the established UNDP and GEF procedures.
Will Equatorial Guinea reinvest oil revenue into agriculture?
Although pre-independence Equatorial Guinea counted on cocoa production for hard currency earnings, the neglect of the rural economy in the years of oil bonanza has diminished potential for agriculture-led growth. However, the government has stated its intention to reinvest some oil revenue into agriculture.
What is the business environment like in Equatorial Guinea?
The business environment in Equatorial Guinea remains challenging (limited finance, high cost of imported goods, cumbersome institutional procedures; small size of domestic market. Policy-regulatory framework no sufficient for private investors and IPPs
How will GEF-funded climate mitigation work in Equatorial Guinea?
This first ever GEF-funded climate mitigation project tackles the key sector of Equatorial Guinea's economy. The country's current focus is on increasing hydrocarbons and large-scale power for exportation, but this intervention is expected to prompt a paradigm shift towards smaller-scale investments to boost production for local consumption.
Will Equatorial Guinea become a trade hub for gas?
Equatorial Guinea is seeking foreign investment to make the nation a trade hub for gas in the region, including with Cameroon and Nigeria.