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Nigeria’s Seplat Energy to Promote Gas-Focused Investments at African Energy Week (AEW): 2024

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Seplat Energy’s CEO Roger Brown has joined the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 12, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Roger Brown, CEO of Nigerian independent oil and gas company Seplat Energy, will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier energy event, slated for November 4-8. Committed to leading Nigeria’s energy transition through the development of gas resources, Seplat Energy’s participation will contribute to discussions around sustainable energy development in Africa.

Seplat Energy aims to start production at the $650 million ANOH Gas Processing Plant in Nigeria by Q3, 2024. Set to increase the company’s gas production two-fold, the project achieved mechanical completion in December 2023. A strategic development for the company, the project will produce 300 million cubic feet of gas per day (mcf/d) – predominantly for the domestic market – thereby supporting the transition away from diesel-fired power generation in Nigeria. During AEW: Invest in African Energy, Brown will provide insight into the role of gas in Africa as the event aims to increase investment across the energy value chain.  

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Seplat Energy is laying the foundation for Nigeria’s economy to grow through gas

In addition to the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, Seplat Energy aims to complete upgrades to its Sepele Gas Plant this year. The upgrades will increase the project’s production capacity from 60 mcf/d to 90 mcf/d, with processed gas set to meet export specifications while eliminating flared practices. Seplat Energy also operates the Oben Gas Plant, situated near the Oben field in Edo State. Gas is supplied from the Oben-48, Oben-49 and Oben-50 wells, utilized for power generation purposes. Currently, the facility accounts for 35% of the country’s electricity.

Meanwhile, Seplat Energy has extensive upstream operations, with interests in several onshore and shallow offshore assets. The company received regulatory approval for the Field Development Plan for the Sibiri prospect – situated in OML 40 – in February 2024. The prospect holds a base-case oil-in-place estimate of 91.1 million barrels. OML 40 also comprises the producing Opuama field and the Gbetiokun field. Additionally, Seplat Energy holds a 40% working interest on OML 53, which comprises the producing Jisike oilfield and the undeveloped Ohaji South gas and condensate field – set to be connected to the Assa North field as part of the ANOH project. With shallow oil development potential at Ohaji South, Seplat Energy plans to focus on developing shallow oil reservoirs alongside increasing production at Jisike.  

Additionally, Seplat Energy owns a 45% working interest in OMLs 4, 38 and 41, with liquid production averaging 14,866 barrels per day and gas production measuring 114.1 mcf/d (2023). Since the blocks acquisition in 2010, the company has gradually increased production through the development of new wells and remains committed to increasing gas supplies for power generation in Nigeria. Gas produced at OML 4 – which includes the Oben field – will serve as feedstock for the Oben plant. Other stakes include a financial interest in OML 53 – containing five producing fields – and a 40% non-operated working interest in the Umuseti/Igbuku Marginal Field Area – part of OML 56.

“The monetization of Africa’s gas resources will play a strategic part in delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for the population. Through its project portfolio and investments, Seplat Energy is laying the foundation for Nigeria’s economy to grow through gas. The country has over 200 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves and Seplat Energy is making great strides towards ensuring these resources benefit the domestic market,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Uniting investors and developers with African projects, AEW: Invest in African Energy takes place under a mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030. The event promotes the development of African gas, recognizing the role the resources play as a catalyst for multi-sector growth in Africa. Brown’s participation during the event this November will strengthen the discussion on monetizing African gas.

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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