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Finance, Logistics, Technology Experts Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Commercial Energy Opportunities Unfold

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As countries accelerate the pace of project development in Africa, the demand for legal, financial and logistics services continues to grow

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 21, 2024/APO Group/ — 

With Africa’s energy demand on track to grow more than three-fold by 2040, investments are being directed towards large-scale, near-field development opportunities. The continent’s natural gas sector alone anticipates a more than $800-billion, 20-year upstream capital expenditure program while frontier discoveries and incremental production efforts are expected to bolster output in both emerging and mature oil markets.

As projects continue to be driven forward, the demand for supportive services such as legal, financial, logistics, technological and market intelligence is at an all-time high. Companies from across these industries have joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town – to discuss the impact of foreign investment in Africa and how associated industries can support the pace and success of project rollout.

For more information about AEW: Invest in African Energy’s 2024 speaker lineup, visit https://apo-opa.co/4dyxAGQ.

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 aecweek.com for more information about this exciting event.

While African oil and gas resources have been historically exported as raw materials, efforts to reduce the reliance on imported petroleum by scaling-up regional refining and distribution have created significant opportunities for service providers and logistics firms. At the same time, to reduce emissions across oil and gas projects while concurrently advancing operational efficiency, project developers are seeking newfound technological expertise, highlighting a vital opportunity for tech companies. Logistics, technology and service providers will provide further insight into these opportunities at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024. Speakers include:  

  • Cesare Canevese, CEO, Dietsmann Maintaining Energy
  • Johann Jansen van Rensburg, Senior Director, NOV
  • Kristian Johansen, CEO, TGS ASA
  • Landry Pouna, Operations Director, KAESO Energy Services
  • Mahesh Swaminathan, Senior Vice President – Global Business Vertical Head, Member of EXCOM, McDermott International
  • Naphtally Mafa, Managing Director, African Resources Development
  • Winstone Jordaan, Managing Director, GridCars

The global energy market is both complex and in a constant state of fluctuation owing to shifting geopolitics, supply-demand dynamics and the emergence of new players in international supply chains. For African investors and projects, this complexity offers newfound challenges and opportunities and global market intelligence firms stand ready to support decision-making. During AEW: Invest in African Energy, representatives from S&P Global Commodity Insight, Wood Mackenzie, Rystad Energy and more will provide insight into market trends and forecasts. Speakers include:

  • Ashutosh Singh, Head of Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insight
  • Atul Atya, Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Strategist, S&P Global Commodity Insight
  • Carlos Torres Diaz, Senior Vice President, Rystad Energy
  • Daniel Evans, Vice President, Global Head, Fuels and Refining, S&P Global Commodity Insight
  • Etienne Kolly, Associate Director, Upstream Intelligence, S&P Global Commodity Insight
  • Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Wood Mackenzie
  • Ian Thom, Direction, Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie
  • Justin Cochrane, Head of African Upstream Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • Mansur Mohammed, Head of West Africa Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie
  • Mike Wynne, Vice President, Upstream Solutions, S&P Global Commodity Insight
  • Nivedh Das Thaikoottathil, Renewables & Power Analyst, Rystad Energy
  • Pranav Joshi, Vice President and Analyst, Rystad Energy
  • Rehan Burger, Associate Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights

Meanwhile, to support project development, a number of legal, finance and advisory organizations are strengthening their presence in Africa, engaging with project developers and governments alike to advance energy access. From providing legal support in contracts and deals to facilitating dialogue among stakeholders to mobilizing capital for SMEs, projects and communities, these organizations play a central part in alleviating energy poverty in Africa. At AEW: Invest in African Energy, speakers from these industries will include:

  • Chanine Williams, Senior Investment Manager, Norfund
  • Gabriel Onagoruwa, Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi
  • Ibitola Ukabam, Associate Vice President, Natural Resources, Africa Finance Corporation
  • Leoncio Amada NZE, Executive President, African Energy Chamber: CEMAC Region
  • Mpho Makwana, Chairman, Epitome Investments
  • Nadège Hopman, Deputy Head of Regional Representation, European Investment Bank
  • Olumide Ogunfowora, Founding Partner, Argentil Capital Management
  • Osam Lyahen, Director, Africa Finance Corporation
  • Peter George, Partner and Investment Director, Spark+ Africa Fund
  • Sergio Pugliese, Executive President, Angola, the African Energy Chamber
  • Tominiyi Owolabi, Managing Partner, Olaniwun Ajayi
  • Wole Lawuyi, Chief Investment Officer, African Development Bank Group

There is still time to register your participation at the biggest energy event in Africa. Visit www.AECWeek.com or contact register@aecweek.com to secure your place at this highly-anticipated 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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