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Bolstering Regional Energy Security through Algerian Shale Gas

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Offering significant reserves and attractive policies, Algeria’s shale gas is poised to play a much larger role in scaling up energy security in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 20, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Known for its rich oil and gas reserves, Algeria has set its sights on becoming a major player in the global shale gas industry. With the third-largest shale gas reserves worldwide, Algeria is committed to attracting investments and fostering a favorable business environment for international players. Through its strategic regulatory policies and through platforms such as African Energy Week (AEW) – taking place October 16-20 in Cape Town ­– the country aims to connect new investors to its burgeoning shale gas market.

Algeria’s untapped shale gas reserves are estimated at 20 trillion cubic meters or 707 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of technically recoverable resources. These reserves hold immense potential for both domestic consumption and export, presenting a lucrative opportunity for global players seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for natural gas. The country’s shale formations, primarily located in the Ahnet, Timimoun and Reggane basins, offer substantial quantities of recoverable gas resources. While relatively untapped, Algeria’s shale gas market is set to reap high returns on investment for global players, owing to opportunities to tap into an established domestic natural gas market in-country.

Currently, Algeria represents the fifth-largest global exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) State of African Energy Q1 2023 report notes that the country is expected to maintain its LNG infrastructure capacity of 29 million tons per annum in the medium term, with national oil company Sonatrach aiming to supply the global gas market with upwards of 110 billion cubic meters of gas per year through 2027. By capitalizing on its shale gas, the country is poised to not only increase exports and revenue generation but stimulate regional economic growth on the back of energy security.

Recognizing the importance of attracting investment in the shale gas sector, Algeria has implemented a series of regulatory policies aimed at creating an enabling environment for international players. The Algerian government has adopted a transparent legal framework that ensures the rights and obligations of investors, safeguarding their interests in the exploration and production phases. Moreover, the government has streamlined administrative procedures and introduced incentives to encourage foreign direct investment in the sector.

Algeria’s shale gas potential, backed by its abundant reserves and favorable regulatory policies, presents an attractive opportunity for global players in the energy industry

Algeria introduced its new Hydrocarbon Law in December 2019, aimed at attracting foreign investors. The law brought about substantial changes to tax rates and investment conditions in the hydrocarbons sector, facilitating the inflow of new capital. With challenges such as high taxes and unclear contract-sharing agreements, historically limiting foreign investment, the Algerian government prioritized amendments to fiscal terms regarding Exploration and Production (E&P) activities and eliminated customs duties and taxes on imported E&P equipment. The 2019 law also simplified contractual agreement types, with Sonatrach becoming the primary contracting party and offering three agreement options: Participation Agreements, Production Sharing Agreements, and Risk Service Agreements. As a result, Algeria has witnessed the active participation of foreign players, such as TotalEnergies, ENI, Equinor, among others.  

Stepping into this picture, AEW 2023 serves as a bridge connecting international players to Algeria’s shale gas market, offering a range of services such as market analysis, matchmaking with local partners, project management support, and access to financing mechanisms. The event brings together government officials, industry experts and stakeholders, creating a conducive environment for networking, knowledge-sharing and business collaboration. By participating in AEW, global players can gain valuable insights into Algeria’s shale gas sector and establish meaningful connections with key decision-makers.

“Algeria’s shale gas potential, backed by its abundant reserves and favorable regulatory policies, presents an attractive opportunity for global players in the energy industry. At AEW, international investors are well-positioned to participate in the discussions around E&P opportunities within Algeria’s shale gas resources,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, adding that “As the country seeks to diversify its energy portfolio and meet growing domestic and international demand, Algeria’s shale gas market holds significant potential for those willing to seize the opportunity.”

AEW is the AEC’s annual energy event connecting global investors and project developers to African energy opportunities. Algeria is set to play a central role at the event, with a dedicated country spotlight session offering stakeholders a unique opportunity to gain insight into the promising shale gas market and network with high-level policymakers and institutions. Visit https://AECWeek.com/ for more information about this exciting event.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber

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Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

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The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority will host operators, investors and partners in Houston on August 19 to preview future licensing opportunities and showcase the exploration potential of its offshore basins

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) will present its strategy for the country’s next offshore licensing round at Liberia Investor Day Houston on August 19, bringing together international exploration companies, investors, service providers and energy leaders to discuss the next phase of Liberia’s upstream development.

Hosted in partnership with Energy Capital & Power, the event will provide a platform for the LPRA, led by Director General Hon. Marilyn T. Logan, to outline Liberia’s regulatory framework, investment priorities and plans to attract new participation across the country’s offshore sector. Discussions will focus on upcoming licensing opportunities, exploration prospects and the subsurface data supporting future investment decisions.

Liberia’s offshore sector is entering a new phase of exploration activity, with renewed international participation and a growing pipeline of opportunities. Following the award and ratification of eight Production Sharing Contracts in 2025, Liberia has re-established itself as a frontier exploration destination, with international operators advancing work programs designed to further evaluate the country’s petroleum potential. TotalEnergies is progressing exploration activities that include offshore geochemical surveys, 3D seismic acquisition and seabed mapping, while Oranto Petroleum has also signed contracts to explore Liberia’s offshore.

At the Liberia Investor Day Houston, the LPRA will provide industry stakeholders with insight into the priorities shaping the next licensing round, including the anticipated process, qualification requirements, available acreage and access to technical data. The engagement will give prospective investors a clearer view of Liberia’s exploration landscape and the opportunities emerging across its offshore basins.

The event will also facilitate direct dialogue between LPRA and the global upstream community, connecting companies with policymakers and industry stakeholders involved in shaping Liberia’s next chapter of petroleum development.

As exploration companies continue to seek new frontier opportunities, Liberia Investor Day Houston will highlight the role of regulatory certainty, data availability and strategic partnerships in unlocking long-term investment across Liberia’s offshore sector.

Registration is now open for attendees. Companies interested in Liberia’s emerging offshore opportunities are invited to join LPRA, investors and upstream leaders in Houston for insights into the country’s licensing strategy and exploration outlook. For more information contact info@energycapitalpower.com.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

 

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Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

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As ExxonMobil advances appraisal activity in Stabroek and new operators target frontier acreage, Guyana is attracting global capital and building a diversified offshore portfolio designed to sustain long-term growth

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 7, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing oil producers is entering a new phase, with a growing network of IOCs expanding exploration activity across the country’s offshore basin. Beyond the landmark discoveries that first put Guyana on the global energy map, new drilling campaigns and licensing partnerships are creating a broader exploration ecosystem designed to support long-term production growth.

At the center of this momentum is ExxonMobil’s continued exploration and appraisal activity in the prolific Stabroek Block. The company has submitted a proposal for a 35-well exploration and appraisal drilling campaign, expected to run from 2028 through 2033, pending regulatory approval. The program would build on more than 30 commercial discoveries already made in the block, with drilling activity focused on evaluating new prospects and appraising existing discoveries to support future development opportunities.

Exploration activity is also extending into Guyana’s frontier acreage, with ExxonMobil advancing drilling operations at the deepwater Canje Block. The company has deployed the Noble Stena Carron drillship for exploration activity, highlighting continued industry interest in evaluating Guyana’s underexplored offshore potential beyond the established Stabroek Block.

Guyana’s strong exploration outlook comes as the country’s economy continues to benefit from rapid oil sector expansion, with hydrocarbons expected to remain a key driver of exports, government revenues and economic growth. As production scales up, attracting additional investment across exploration, services and infrastructure will be critical to supporting the next phase of development.

That momentum is being reinforced through partnerships established under Guyana’s 2023 offshore licensing round. A consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and Petronas is advancing exploration activities in Block S4 under a five-year production sharing agreement signed with the government in late 2025. The award represents one of the first major outcomes of the licensing round and demonstrates continued international confidence in Guyana’s offshore resource potential.

Beyond the largest operators, a diverse group of companies is also expanding activity across Guyana’s offshore basin. Eco Atlantic is advancing exploration at the Orinduik Block; CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are progressing work in the Corentyne Block; Occidental is evaluating opportunities in the Roraima Block; while Ratio Guyana and Cataleya Energy hold interests in the Kaieteur Block. Together, these partnerships are broadening Guyana’s exploration landscape, increasing competition for acreage and creating opportunities for future discoveries.

As Guyana transitions from an emerging producer to a global energy hub, the next challenge will be converting exploration success into sustainable investment, local value creation and regional growth. These opportunities will be explored at Caribbean Energy Week 2027, held under the theme “Unlocking the Caribbean Energy Corridor: Oil, Gas, LNG & Investment for a New Global Hub.” Bringing together governments, IOCs, investors and technology providers, the event will examine how Guyana’s expanding partnerships can accelerate offshore development, strengthen regional energy cooperation and attract the capital needed to support the Caribbean’s evolving energy landscape.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

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The move strengthens ECP’s presence in the UK and Europe, and its ability to connect African and South American markets with global investors

LONDON, United Kingdom, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –International events company Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially established its UK entity in London, marking a milestone in the company’s growth strategy and reinforcing its ability to deliver world-class energy and mining events and campaigns in the UK and Europe.

By establishing a presence in a key hub like London – the pre-eminent energy and mining finance center – ECP actively shapes the global energy conversation. The expansion positions ECP to better serve clients, partners and investors seeking to develop business opportunities between Africa, Europe, the Americas and energy markets worldwide.

Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital

The milestone comes as ECP strengthens its reach through a series of investment platforms that connect global capital to energy and mining projects. These include the Venezuela Energy Week London Showcase on July 30 – with over 300 delegates registered – and the annual Invest in African Energy Forum, held in Paris as the premier event connecting global investors to Africa’s energy transformation.

ECP hosts high level summits and investor conferences in leading energy and minerals producing countries in Africa and South America, including: Venezuela Energy Week; Angola Oil & Gas; MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power; African Mining Week; Libya Energy & Economic Summit; Congo Energy & Investment Forum; South Sudan Oil & Power; and Caribbean Energy Week. The company has hosted investor forums and supported licensing round roadshows in Houston, London and Paris since 2016.

“Opening our UK company brings ECP closer to key investors in the global energy finance capital,” states CEO James Chester. “Having a permanent presence in London further cements our footprint in Europe, enabling us to fulfil our mission to bring minerals and energy investment to diverse global markets.”

With teams located across Africa, Europe and the Americas, ECP has long-facilitated strategic engagement, market intelligence and industry convening, uniting investors with leading energy and mining projects.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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