In honour of its long-standing support for the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP), a groundbreaking public health initiative that has had a quantifiable, long-lasting impact in Equatorial Guinea, ConocoPhillips was named CSR Project of the Year at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies.

ConocoPhillips has been a key player in BIMEP for more than 20 years, working alongside the Equatorial Guinean government, Marathon Oil, Medical Care Development International, and other partners to fight malaria on Bioko Island. The project has significantly decreased the spread of malaria since its inception in 2003, saving lives, bolstering regional health systems, and setting the bar for data-driven, community-based disease elimination initiatives in Africa.

In comparison to pre-intervention levels, BIMEP has decreased malaria transmission on Bioko Island by almost 78% by 2025. Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto, two important malaria vector species, have been eradicated from the island, and rates of severe anaemia and all-cause mortality in children ages 2 to 14 have drastically decreased.

Beyond resource exploitation, the energy sector may play a critical role in promoting socioeconomic development, as demonstrated by BIMEP’s success. Energy firms are in a unique position to carry out high-impact CSR projects that complement national development objectives because of their extensive local presence, long-term investment horizons, and technological capabilities. The work done by ConocoPhillips in Equatorial Guinea shows how the industry can make a significant contribution to infrastructure, education, and public health, creating the foundation for more resilient and inclusive societies.

NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, says, “This award honours not only a commitment to corporate social responsibility but a deep, sustained investment in the health and well-being of communities.” “ConocoPhillips’ backing of BIMEP demonstrates that energy firms can be effective collaborators in promoting long-term development and public health on the continent.”