Dr. Bi-Dia-Ayo Ibata
Cheffe de Division Associations et Relations Tutelle SNPC, Congo
Dr. Bi-Dia-Ayo IBATA, Head of Division of Joint-ventures and Governmental Relations, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo.
Dr. Bi-Dia-Ayo IBATA joined the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) in 2009 after obtaining her PhD in Petroleum Economics from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy at the University of Dundee in Scotland. She joined the company as an executive in the Portfolio and Joint-Ventures Department and then became Head of the New Business Department, Head of Department of Joint-ventures and Governmental Relations and Coordinator of the non-operated assets management units, before being promoted to her current position. During her studies, she did an internship at the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris. Her doctoral thesis was on the valorization of natural gas in the Republic of Congo.
In 2003, she obtained a Diploma of Applied Studies (DEA) in Energy Economics at the French Petroleum Institute of Rueil-Malmaison in France.
Dr. IBATA has been awarded the rank of Commander of the Congolese Order of Merit. She is a member of the Board of Directors of SNPC, Société des Forages Pétroliers (SFP) and SNPC DISTIBUTION.
2024 Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring and Producing Gas: Economics of Developing Africa‘s Gas Sector
Long considered a by-product of oil production, natural gas is becoming a prized commodity across Africa. However, and while monetising gas has become an integral part of Africa‘s energy ambitions, the economics of gas make projects a lot more complex to finance and execute. To unpack the dynamics of Africa‘s gas sector, we bring together the leading gas explorers, producers, and asset developers on the continent.
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the critical infrastructure needs for developing natural gas resources in Africa, and how can regional cooperation enhance infrastructure development to improve market access and export opportunities?
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How can natural gas exploration and production in Africa be conducted sustainably, considering environmental impacts and community interests? What strategies can companies adopt to gain and maintain social license to operate?
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What role does technological innovation play in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries leverage technological advancements to optimize resource extraction?
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With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, what are the implications for natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries position themselves to navigate these market dynamics and maximize the value of their natural gas resources?
Wednesday 09 October 15:30 - 16:15 Upstream Stage
Exploration & Production
Key areas of discussion:
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What are the critical infrastructure needs for developing natural gas resources in Africa, and how can regional cooperation enhance infrastructure development to improve market access and export opportunities?
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How can natural gas exploration and production in Africa be conducted sustainably, considering environmental impacts and community interests? What strategies can companies adopt to gain and maintain social license to operate?
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What role does technological innovation play in enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries leverage technological advancements to optimize resource extraction?
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With the global shift towards renewable energy sources, what are the implications for natural gas exploration and production in Africa? How can African countries position themselves to navigate these market dynamics and maximize the value of their natural gas resources?
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