| Equitorial Guinea - A New Horizon |
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA. A new horizon Gifted with one of sub-Saharan Africa's largest hydrocarbon reserves and boasting a strategic geographical location, Equatorial Guinea has the potential to become the CEMAC region's energy, maritime, tourism and transshipment hub Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea The umbrella under which the Horizon 2020 capital projects are coordinated, the Horizon Agency is overseeing Equatorial Guinea's transformation to developed country Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Bridging public and private interests for the nation's future Overseeing more than 1,400 new projects with more than 350 companies is GE Proyectos (or EG Projects), the agency within the Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure charged with securing the country's sustainable development through the implementation of large-scale infrastructure projects Industry and Trade | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Small country is global energy giant Equatorial Guinea holds 4.3% of global oil reserves, meaning the country is the third largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria and Angola, and ahead of Gabon and Cameroon. Statistically speaking, Guinea produces more barrels of oil per capita than Saudi Arabia Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Energy companies' work clearly has a positive impact on the country Marathon Oil, EG LNG and AMPCO have all worked to help reduce the prevalence of malaria, build schools, and train locals to become part of a skilled workforce Industry and Trade | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Home to an enormous gas field, Equatorial Guinea has facilitated one of the world's fastest LNG train projects Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Wealth created in the long run The country and its people have benefitted from Marathon Oil's success Industry and Trade | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea's sole methanol plant produces 2% of the world's supply Industry and Trade | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Transforming gas reserves into capital Punta Europa Gas Complex holds great potential to expand into a regional gas hub Energy | Africa | Equatorial Guinea West Africa's one-stop oil logistics base The deep waters of Luba Freeport provide the perfect location for a shipping hub Energy | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Noble Energy's success in E.G. isn't just a matter of luck The oil company with the most longstanding presence in Equatorial Guinea is also the one with the highest success rate. Experts in oil and gas exploration and production, Noble Energy has invested wisely, generated returns for its stakeholders, and demonstrated to the Equatorial Guinean government its ability to operate safely and responsibly while at the same time creating value for the people Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Infrastructure sets the foundation for sustainable development Developing basic public and private facilities is key for the transformation of Equatorial Guinea's natural resources rich emerging economy into a leading African example of economic diversification Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Training future leaders, Somagec has become the single largest private employer in Equatorial Guinea and is building some of the most important infrastructure in the country Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea How long have you been working at Somagec? What job did you start doing at the company and what do you do now? Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Transferrable skills in demand In terms of training, since coming to work for Somagec, what kind of training have you received to help you to work better? Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea What are the relationships at work like and how are different departments coordinated to achieve the same goal? Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea What health cover is provided by Somagec? Are social security benefits respected? Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Sogea-Satom is driving infrastructure development Sogea-Satom is a leader of Equatorial Guinea's construction sector. With rigorous professional standards and a reputation for responsibility, it owns the roads Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Setraco brings its construction expertise to Equatorial Guinea The country is a leader in roads and bridges in the region and is currently constructing a prime neighborhood in Malabo Industry and Trade | Africa | Equatorial Guinea EG's national flagship construction company Amaceea, a family construction company with an international focus, is committed to developing the country Finance | Africa | Equatorial Guinea EG is enjoying record-breaking The African nation has a booming oil industry and is moving toward a diversified economy, attracting foreign investors from countries such as the United States Finance | Africa | Equatorial Guinea The National Bank of Equatorial Guinea, only six years old, is already succeeding in the local and international market Finance | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Excellence in service and product offering The BGFIBank Group is growing its reach in Africa and Europe. In Equatorial Guinea, the first non-francophone country it entered, the bank is pioneering new banking services Finance | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Just 18 years old, this Equatoguinean financial establishment thrives with 75% control of the market Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Infrastructure as the backbone of development Equatorial Guinea has gone largely unnoticed in the world spotlight. But new foreign investment, growing natural resource production, tourism spending and investment in infrastructure are likely to boost the country's position on the world stage Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Government leads EG on a well-paved path to development The doors to trade and industry are opening with unprecedented projects to modernize the country's infrastructure and expand its ports Infrastructure | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Victor Calvo, the Commercial Manager of Iberia Equatorial Guinea, outlines his vision for the company and details the recent growth in aviation traffic in the African country Tourism & Culture | Africa | Equatorial Guinea CEIBA is flying high for Equatorial Guinea Founded in 2007, CEIBA is the country's flagship airline. It has come a long way since it started operating with a single second-hand plane Tourism & Culture | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Aviation can help economy to soar The aviation sector can aid Equatorial Guinea's economic take off and improve the fortunes of the masses Telecoms & ICT | Africa | Equatorial Guinea The country's flagship telecoms provider is leading by example Getesa is in charge of developing national and international communications, and marketing value-added services. A joint venture between the government and France Telecom, who market their products as Orange, GETESA is recognised as symbol of the country's progress as it is the leading force driving innovation and modernization of the telecoms industry Finance | Africa | Equatorial Guinea A unique tourism offer in Africa Equatorial Guinea's vast natural resources and modernizing cities, coupled with its Spanish influence, make tourism a promising sector Tourism & Culture | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Ibis builds its second hotel in EG The popular hotel chain just opened a new establishment in Bata amidst exciting branding changes in the company Telecoms & ICT | Africa | Equatorial Guinea With all the development taking place in Equatorial Guinea, its people are entering an age of enlightenment Tourism & Culture | Africa | Equatorial Guinea Women who have achieved great stature in government, industry, sports, and the media are becoming a familiar sight |