Assala Gabon is committed to the future of the country’s energy sector.
An affiliate of Assala Energy and one of Gabon’s biggest oil producers, Assala Gabon is reinvigorating production and extending the life cycle of the natural resources entrusted to it.
Assala Gabon
Assala Gabon is committed to
the future of Gabon’s energy sector.
the future of Gabon’s energy sector.
Assala Gabon employs over 470 Gabonese and strives for strong performance enabling it to participate in the local and national economies, in accordance with its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments.
Operations
The company is committed to the future of Gabon’s energy sector
Find out more about Assala Gabon
Find out more about Assala Gabon
Assala Gabon has six production licences: Rabi Kounga II, Toucan II, Bende M’Bassou Totou II, Koula/Damier, Gamba/lvinga and Atora II. We also have a stake in a production licence we do not directly operate (Tsiengui).
In 2019, four of these onshore production licences were renewed for 25 years, and the acquisition of three onshore exploration licences (Mutamba-lroru II, Nziembou II and Ozigo II) has opened up new development opportunities.
Assala Gabon also operates production support infrastructure, including an onshore pipeline network and an export terminal in Gamba.
Assala Gabon supports its host country in its social and environmental ambitions, which reflect the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement.
It is committed to investing in our company’s performance and therefore the production of the energy we need.
Assala can in turn contribute to socio-economic development and the Paris Agreement on greenhouse gas emissions.
Values
Assala Gabon shares
the Assala Values and Spirit and is committed to:
the Assala Values and Spirit and is committed to:
Operate responsibly and safely.
Empower our employees to reach their potential.
Increase field life cycles and production through asset integrity and strategic investment.
Build win-win partnerships to ensure long-term benefit from our operations.
Engage in robust financial management.
Commit to the application of international environmental standards and best practices.
Act with integrity by complying with our Code of Conduct and applicable laws and regulations.
Team
Assala Gabon puts its 470 employees at the forefront of its business. We empower our employees to reach their full potential while applying best practice safety standards.
Assala Gabon supports fair and equitable access to job opportunities.
The Assala Gabon management team boasts extensive experience in the oil sector, particularly in Africa.
The Assala Gabon management team boasts extensive experience in the oil sector, particularly in Africa.
At Assala, we know that our 470 employees are our most important asset. We want to develop their talent with a tailored training and support approach to successfully complete our projects.
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Edgar Mba Ognane
Managing Director
Edgar has 21 years of experience in the energy industry, progressively advancing into management roles.
He is an expert in Gabonese onshore oil exploration, development and production, who has also benefited from international exposure to deepwater projects and developments.
Before becoming Managing Director, Edgar served as the Director of New Developments and Exploration. His previous roles include Operations Director, Drilling Manager, and Wells Manager at Assala Gabon.
Edgar spent his early career with Shell in Gabon and Nigeria, where he built up his experience in well delivery for development fields, exploration, appraisal drilling, and workovers. Throughout his career, he has maintained an unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards.
As Managing Director, Edgar brings a wealth of knowledge in Wells and Operations, coupled with a strong commitment to the Assala Values and Spirit. He plays a pivotal role in promoting and embodying the safety culture of the company, prioritizing the health and safety of Assala Gabon’s workforce while also emphasizing operational excellence.
Edgar MBA OGNANE holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath.
He is an expert in Gabonese onshore oil exploration, development and production, who has also benefited from international exposure to deepwater projects and developments.
Before becoming Managing Director, Edgar served as the Director of New Developments and Exploration. His previous roles include Operations Director, Drilling Manager, and Wells Manager at Assala Gabon.
Edgar spent his early career with Shell in Gabon and Nigeria, where he built up his experience in well delivery for development fields, exploration, appraisal drilling, and workovers. Throughout his career, he has maintained an unwavering commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) standards.
As Managing Director, Edgar brings a wealth of knowledge in Wells and Operations, coupled with a strong commitment to the Assala Values and Spirit. He plays a pivotal role in promoting and embodying the safety culture of the company, prioritizing the health and safety of Assala Gabon’s workforce while also emphasizing operational excellence.
Edgar MBA OGNANE holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath.
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Ralph Gael Okenkali
Deputy General Manager
Ralph has over 15 years' experience in the oil sector in Gabon.
Ralph Gael began his professional journey in the Gabonese administration but later moved to the oil and gas sector. In 2008, he joined an oil and gas exploration and production group, where he served as an External Relations Officer. Over time, he progressed within the organization and held positions such as Advisor to the Managing Director and eventually became the Public Affairs Director.
From 2018 to 2023, Ralph served as the Public Affairs Manager for Assala. In his role, he was responsible for managing the company's interaction with government stakeholders. His latest role as Assala Gabon’s Deputy General Manager, enables him to continue to represent the company’s interests in strictest compliance with international regulations and best practices.
Ralph Gael began his professional journey in the Gabonese administration but later moved to the oil and gas sector. In 2008, he joined an oil and gas exploration and production group, where he served as an External Relations Officer. Over time, he progressed within the organization and held positions such as Advisor to the Managing Director and eventually became the Public Affairs Director.
From 2018 to 2023, Ralph served as the Public Affairs Manager for Assala. In his role, he was responsible for managing the company's interaction with government stakeholders. His latest role as Assala Gabon’s Deputy General Manager, enables him to continue to represent the company’s interests in strictest compliance with international regulations and best practices.
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Haoua Traore Ndama (ep. Milocko)
Human Resources & Occupational Health Manager
Haoua ensures that the company lives its core value: "Empower our people to reach their potential."
Haoua is Assala Gabon’s HR Manager and has been key in developing the business’ robust HR framework, including the Assala employee’s journey from the onboarding and induction experiences, career development, remuneration, budgeting and forecasting and industrial relations. Haoua ensures that the company lives its core value: "Empower our people to reach their potential."
Haoua has always worked in natural resources, beginning her career in the timber industry, specifically value add to raw materials at a plywood manufacturing firm. Her background is in international trade with a master’s degree acquired in Tunisia as well as a Business Management Certificate at Dam Business College in business administration obtained in South Africa.
She joined Assala in 2010, with assignments that took her to Nigeria, Netherlands and various positions within the Human Resources department. When Assala commenced its operations, Haoua became HR Payroll and Administration Lead, and since has had various promotions taking her to her current role as HR Manager.
Haoua is Assala Gabon’s HR Manager and has been key in developing the business’ robust HR framework, including the Assala employee’s journey from the onboarding and induction experiences, career development, remuneration, budgeting and forecasting and industrial relations. Haoua ensures that the company lives its core value: "Empower our people to reach their potential."
Haoua has always worked in natural resources, beginning her career in the timber industry, specifically value add to raw materials at a plywood manufacturing firm. Her background is in international trade with a master’s degree acquired in Tunisia as well as a Business Management Certificate at Dam Business College in business administration obtained in South Africa.
She joined Assala in 2010, with assignments that took her to Nigeria, Netherlands and various positions within the Human Resources department. When Assala commenced its operations, Haoua became HR Payroll and Administration Lead, and since has had various promotions taking her to her current role as HR Manager.