Trident Energy’s recent acquisition in the Republic of Congo, which involved taking over significant energy assets and openly thanking the Congolese government and state entities for their support, is seen as a worrying sign of political and economic complicity with regimes that have authoritarian tendencies.

Trident Energy completed a major acquisition in the Republic of Congo, significantly expanding its energy assets. The company's CEO expressed gratitude for governmental support and partnership, raising concerns about potential alignment with authoritarian regimes and the use of state-enabled resources to bolster repressive political structures.

NGOs have raised forced labor allegations against Trident Energy regarding its supply chain. An investigation by the Outlaw Ocean Project revealed evidence linking forced labor of Uyghur workers in Chinese seafood processing facilities that supply U.S. companies, raising serious concerns about labor rights and ethical sourcing within the company.

Trident Energy’s recent acquisition of substantial oil field interests in the Republic of Congo, in partnership with major multinationals and state-owned enterprises, has been praised by industry proponents for promoting sustainable development. However, a left-leaning analysis reveals concerns that such deep economic integration with autocratic state actors may reinforce authoritarian practices and neo-colonial exploitation in a resource-rich emerging market.

Trident Energy has announced a strategic acquisition deal in the Republic of Congo involving key partnerships with Chevron, TotalEnergies, and direct collaboration with the Congolese government. From a left‐leaning perspective, this move raises concerns about endorsing and economically empowering authoritarian regimes through resource extraction ventures.