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African Energy Chamber (AEC) launches Namibia Trade Mission in collaboration with Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024

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The Trade Mission ensures stakeholders maximize the opportunities of the Namibia International Energy Conference taking place April 23-25

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 19, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has launched a Trade Mission to Namibia from April 23-25 to promote business opportunities within the country’s energy industry. In collaboration with the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), the Trade Mission will facilitate engagement between companies; connect stakeholders to market intelligence and resources; while capitalizing on the conference offerings to drive new investment into the country. Visit https://apo-opa.co/3SIy4RC to secure your place.

Namibia expects to produce first oil from the Orange Basin by 2030 as well as 10-12 million tons of green hydrogen equivalent by 2050. A commitment to accelerate the development of the Graff-1 and Venus-1 discoveries – made in 2022 by energy majors TotalEnergies and Shell – is also underway in tandem with further off- and onshore drilling campaigns. Government is working to establish effective petroleum revenue management legislation while placing focus on local content, thereby opening lucrative business opportunities for both Namibian and international energy players. The Namibian Trade Mission, in collaboration with NIEC 2024, connects potential investors with Namibian opportunities.

NIEC is an influential event that brings together policymakers, energy stakeholders, investors and international partners to foster industry growth. Now in its sixth edition, the event serves to highlight Namibia’s position as a prime investment decision. The event takes place in partnership with the AEC. Visit www.NIEConference.com for more information.

Multinational energy corporation Galp made two discoveries at the Mopane-1X well in 2024 and will now proceed to spud Mopane-2X. TotalEnergies has also made its second discovery in the Orange Basin, discovering hydrocarbon-bearing intervals at the Mangetti-1X well this year. Energy major Chevron expects to spud its first well in PEL 90 in Q4, 2024 while Shell’s Jonker-1; La Rona; and Graff-1 finds are expected to hold as much as 1.7 billion barrels of oil. Onshore, independent oil and gas company ReconAfrica plans to start drilling in the Kavango Basin in 2024 while exploration company 88 Energy acquired a 45% non-operated interest in Namibia’s PEL 83 in November 2023. Notwithstanding this progress, Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, says the country has only scratched the surface of the potential of the hydrocarbon basin, highlighting a wealth of opportunities for new players.  

On the gas front, Namibia is targeting FID for the Kudu Conventional Gas Development this year, with production aimed for 2026. The project is currently in the Front-End Engineering and Design Phase. Gas will be transported to an 885 MW combined cycle gas turbine, providing power for the domestic economy. A range of business opportunities are expected to emerge from the project.

Meanwhile, three green hydrogen pilot projects – the Hyrail Dual-Fuel Locomotive, Daures Green Hydrogen Project and Cleanergy Green Hydrogen Service Station – will start operations this year. The development concept for a $10 billion green hydrogen project was also agreed upon in 2023. The green hydrogen industry is expected to create up to 600,000 new jobs, underscoring the significant business opportunity present in the burgeoning market. Ambitions to position the country as a regional hub for energy further highlights opportunities in the sector, and the Trade Mission will leverage the NIEC platform to stimulate business and partnerships.

The AEC-led Trade Mission to Namibia this April builds on milestones achieved in the industry thus far to promote further business and investment in the country’s energy value chain. Leveraging the AEC’s partnership with NIEC 2024, the mission will facilitate meetings between companies and Namibian partners; establish an itinerary for delegations; organize one-on-one meetings on behalf of participants; and create opportunities for panel discussions, presentations and keynote speeches – subject to the NIEC 2024 schedule.

The Namibian Trade Mission presents numerous offerings for participants. These include site visits to prominent energy companies in Windhoek, thereby providing first-hand insight into projects and potential partnerships; technical workshops; networking dinners and social functions; and market intelligence and research reports. Resources stand to equip participants with the information they need to make informed decisions on the market while business matchmaking opportunities ensure meaningful connections and productive collaboration can be made.

For more information about NIEC 2024, visit www.NIEConference.com. Interested in joining the exclusive Trade Mission to Namibia, submit your information via https://apo-opa.co/3SIy4RC.

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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