Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Mauritania

The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum is the national government authority responsible for the development, regulation, and oversight of Mauritania’s energy and petroleum sectors. The Ministry plays a central role in shaping policy frameworks that support energy security, resource development, and long-term economic growth.

Its mandate includes policy formulation, licensing and regulatory oversight, sector planning, and coordination across upstream petroleum, gas development, power generation, and energy infrastructure. The Ministry also supports the expansion of domestic energy supply and the strategic development of export-oriented hydrocarbons.

For investors, the Ministry serves as a key institutional interface influencing investment policy, regulatory certainty, project approvals, and sector reform initiatives, particularly within the oil and gas value chain. Its work balances investor engagement with national development priorities and sustainability objectives.