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Gabon Oil Company DG to Present Investment Opportunities at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Anticipated Production Growth

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Seeking to establish itself as a competitive upstream player, Gabon Oil Company Director General Marcellin Ngabi has joined the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference this November

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 18, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Gabon has set an ambitious target to increase production to 220,000 barrels per day (bpd). The country is promoting investment in on- and offshore acreage while creating opportunities for marginal field development to achieve this goal. With over two billion barrels of proven oil reserves, the country is committed to monetizing undeveloped hydrocarbons to support long-term and sustainable economic growth.

As the national oil company (NOC), Gabon Oil Company (GOC) strives to spearhead production growth while collaborating with international players to mitigate natural declines and optimize mature fields. GOC’s General Director Marcellin Ngabi will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town – about strategies for maximizing oilfield development. During the event, Ngabi is also expected to outline attractive investment opportunities in the country’s oil and gas sector while engaging with a suite of regional and global players.

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 https://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

By prioritizing near-field development and supporting exploration campaigns offshore, the country is well on track to increase production

While Gabon is one of Africa’s most historic oil producers, natural declines in mature fields have seen production fall in recent years. As such, the country is revitalizing its hydrocarbon industry by implementing attractive fiscal and contractual policies, incentivizing exploration and deploying innovative technologies to enhance oil recovery. At the helm of this is the GOC, which has been acquiring assets to drive production growth across the country. In February 2023, the NOC acquired the Gabonese assets of private equity firm Carlyle – the owner of oil and gas company Assala Energy. The deal includes seven onshore production licenses, a pipeline network and the Gamba export terminal. Assala Energy represents the second biggest producer in the country and focuses on brownfield assets.

The deal comes amid a string of upstream developments in the country, all of which the GOC has interests in. In November 2023, oil and gas company BW Energy made a commercial discovery at its Hibiscus South satellite prospect offshore Gabon. The discovery was estimated to contain approximately 16 million barrels of oil in place. In March 2024, the company announced that production had officially commenced – averaging between 5,000 and 6,000 bpd -, merely five months since the discovery was made. This fast-tracked approach aligns with national objectives to bring new projects online and fast. Concurrently, the company increased production at the Dussafu Marin Permit after completing four production wells in 2023. Each well produces an average of 6,000 to 6,500 bpd.

Meanwhile, independent oil and gas Perenco began appraisal drilling near its Hylia South West discovery in February 2024. The company targets additional reservoirs and to establish estimated oil volumes in place – estimated between 20 and 100 million barrels. Independent energy company VAALCO Energy is purusing near-field development at the Etame Marin Offshore Fields Development while energy major TotalEnergies is investing in well intervention after signing a 25-year contract for the Baudroie-Mérou Marine G5-143 permit. As such, across the country, focus has shifted towards optimizing mature and marginal assets while leveraging innovative technology to ensure every drop is recovered.

Beyond existing fields, companies are ramping up exploration. Chinese firm CNOOC began wildcat drilling at Blocks BC-9 and BCD-10 in 2023. The company is looking at deploying an FLNG vessel following the discovery of sufficient oil and gas volumes. To support production growth, further exploration is required and the GOC is committed to supporting projects in this area.

In addition to oil developments, the GOC is driving natural gas monetization in the country, leveraging the Gas Master Plan to support project development. Gabon aims to rapidly expand the domestic gas industry by developing the estimated three to five trillion cubic feet of reserves to support economic growth and energy access. Priority areas include LPG, LNG and CNG solutions, gas-to-power and associated downstream industries. The Gas Master Plan aims to reduce flaring, develop domestic industries and support a transition to alternative sources of fuel. Ongoing projects include Perenco’s $1 billion Cap Lopez LNG terminal, set to come online in 2026. The project will produce 70,000 tons of LNG per annum and 25,000 tons of LPG. Additionally, the company’s LPG plant in Batanga – which came online in December 2023 – produces 15,000 tons of LPG per annum.

“Gabon is making great strides towards monetizing resources at both mature and emerging assets. The GOC has been at the forefront of this. By prioritizing near-field development and supporting exploration campaigns offshore, the country is well on track to increase production. At the same time, efforts to strengthen the domestic gas economy is already bearing fruit as LNG and LPG projects gain momentum. This fast-tracked, multi-faceted approach to oil and gas development is a model that should be replicated continent-wide,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

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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