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Energy Associations, Intelligence Firms to Facilitate Dialogue, Deals at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024

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Speakers from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, African Energy Chamber, S&P Global Commodity Insights and more have joined the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas conference

LUANDA, Angola, September 16, 2024/APO Group/ — 

With an investment pipeline of more than $60 billion expected in the upcoming five years, Angola’s upstream industry is seeing robust activity across its mergers and acquisition landscape. Through its six-year licensing round and other investment promotion initiatives, the country is attracting sustained foreign investment in offshore exploration, while new commercial opportunities continue to entice deals across Angola’s blocks.  

Returning for its fifth edition from October 2-3 in Luanda, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference serves as the premier platform for the oil and gas industry to sign deals and drive projects forward. On the back of seven deals signed at the 2023 edition of the event, AOG 2024 will usher in new opportunities for collaboration and investment, with speakers from global energy associations and market intelligence firms facilitating dialogue and deals.  

AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Taking place with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute; national oil company Sonangol; and the African Energy Chamber; the event is a platform to sign deals and advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.  

Aiming to boost its domestic LNG capacity and increase the share of gas in its energy mix to 25% by 2025, Angola offers strategic opportunities for investors and project developers across the natural gas value chain. The country expects its first non-associated gas project – the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields – to come online in 2026, while the Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project – connecting Blocks 0 and 14 to the Angola LNG facility – will start production in 2024. At AOG 2024, Rafik Amara, Senior Gas Markets Analyst at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and Denise Cortês-Keyser, Advisor at the Global Gas Center, will share their respective insights into Angola’s role as a global gas producer https://apo-opa.co/4gpFbcM.

In addition to gas projects, Angola is advancing a portfolio of oil projects under efforts to maintain production above one million barrels per day beyond 2027. The country plans to leverage its strategic position in southern Africa to cement its role as a regional petroleum hub, creating newfound opportunities to meet consumer demand in neighboring countries such as South Africa. Adrian Strydom, CEO of the South African Oil & Gas Alliance, has joined AOG 2024 to discuss opportunities in this area.  

A strong advocate for the development of Africa’s oil and gas industry, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) – serving as the voice of the African energy sector – has been resolute in its approach to facilitating investment into and supporting Angola’s industry expansion. During the 2023 edition of AOG, the AEC’s Executive Chairman NJ Ayuk emphasized that the Chamber “has been particularly pleased to watch the path that Angola has been taking to drive its [oil and gas] industry forward.” Ayuk returns to AOG 2024 to discuss the country’s progress and future hydrocarbon outlook.  

Angola has taken a proactive approach to attracting foreign investment across its entire oil and gas value chain. This is evident through measures such as a six-year licensing strategy launched in 2019; a permanent offer program providing access to block opportunities; a recently-launched marginal field program; and improved fiscals for incremental production and onshore exploration. As global interest continues to grow in Angola’s investment opportunities, market intelligence firms offer the insights and data needed for companies to make informed decisions.  

During AOG 2024, Ian Thom, Upstream Director at Wood Mackenzie, will share data-driven insights into Angola’s energy sector opportunities. He is joined by representatives from S&P Global Commodity Insights, including the company’s Senior Energy Specialist Jennifer Jumbe; Director for African Regional Research Justin Cochrane; and Associate Director Rodrigo Fiatikoski.  

For more information about the AOG 2024 program and speakers, visit https://apo-opa.co/3Zqkk35

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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.

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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.

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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.

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