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African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Shines a Spotlight on Equatorial Guinea’s Regional Gas Ambitions

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An Invest in Equatorial Guinea Energies session at African Energy Week 2023 examined the country’s current partnerships and future investment needs, with an emphasis on natural gas monetization

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 19, 2023/APO Group/ — 

African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 featured an Invest in Equatorial Guinea Energies strategic session on Thursday, examining the West African country’s partnerships and investment needs, while showcasing the success of its energy sector to date.

Sponsored by national oil company (NOC), GEPetrol, the session commenced with opening remarks from Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Antonio Oburu Ondo, who emphasized the country’s ongoing investment drive and receptive operating environment.

“We are open for business, we are open to host new investors and we are inviting you to be very pragmatic when you approach Equatorial Guinea,” said Minister Ondo.

The session discussed Equatorial Guinea’s burgeoning role as a regional hub for gas liquefaction and distribution. Under its flagship Gas Mega Hub development, the country has laid the foundation to monetize stranded gas resources in both domestic and regional basins, supported by both public and private sector actors. 

“Our main objective is to do business and maximize the profitability of our company, but on the other hand, as the NOC, we have to make sure that the policies are successfully implemented. Therefore, we are acting as an intermediary between companies and the government,” stated Teresa Isabel Nnang Avomo, Managing Director for GEPetrol.

“We work to support oil and gas and we work to support the government,” stated Dr. Nosa Omorodion, Director of National Directorates and Independents for West Africa at SLB.

The speakers discussed the favorable business and investment environment in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting its comprehensive and energy-specific legislative and regulatory frameworks as key pillars for exploration and production activities in the country.

“Kosmos is part of the success of the oil and gas industry in Equatorial Guinea,” stated Fidel Envo, Vice President and Country Manager of Equatorial Guinea for Kosmos Energy. “We are committed to Equatorial Guinea and have long-term plans for the exploration sector.”

When service companies want to come to Equatorial Guinea, they should not be worried that they are meeting the right companies

“We have operated in Equatorial Guinea since the 2000s and have seen a lot of pragmatism in the country,” affirmed Sebastian Wagner, Managing Director for Atlas Petroleum.

“Our objective is to narrow the gap between Final Investment Decisions and Annual Operating Income,” stated Serafin Ncogo Eyang, Strategic Planning Manager for Liquefied Natural Gas company, EG LNG.

With over five trillion cubic feet of proven natural gas reserves and a strong infrastructure base, Equatorial Guinea has been making significant strides towards establishing itself as a regional gas processing hub. Under the country’s GMH initiative, the government has partnered with a strong slate of foreign energy firms to scale-up project developments and unlock untapped reserves across West Africa.

“In Equatorial Guinea, we are well known for flexibility,” stated Oscar Garcia Berniko, Director of Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons. “We are also open to consider special fiscal terms depending on the particular block an investor might be interested in.”

“The key component of our role is to put together a project that is going to work, where the capital is understood and where the whole system is well understood,” stated Scott Childres, Director of Mid-Africa for Chevron. “This helps partners engage in bilateral agreements.”

Positioned as a sustainable energy solution, natural gas has taken on a pivotal role as a catalyst for diversified and industrialized growth in Equatorial Guinea. The panel highlighted local content development, value addition and localization as imperatives when it comes to natural gas exploration and development. 

“We are the product of local content in Equatorial Guinea,” stated Pablo Memba, CEO of Grupo Memba. “When service companies want to come to Equatorial Guinea, they should not be worried that they are meeting the right companies. They should be confident in the country as an established and secure investment decision.”

As global interest in African gas heightens, Equatorial Guinea’s strong regulatory foundation, commitment to mutually beneficial investment terms and wealth of opportunities are poised to unlock further development prospects for the country. Additionally, with local content, regional cooperation and technology development at its core, the country’s ambitions to become a regional energy hub are set to drive the next wave of sustainable growth in West Africa.

#AEW2023 takes place this week in Cape Town under a mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030. The conference and exhibition serves as the biggest gathering of energy stakeholders and policymakers on the continent and is organized by the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber. Keep following www.AECWeek.com for more exciting information and updates about Africa’s premier energy 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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