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Canon Hosted Strategic Partner’s “Executive Circle” in Cyprus, Focusing on Innovation, Customer and Employee Experience

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Canon recognized top-performing partners in categories for B2B and B2C businesses at the conference

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 11, 2024/APO Group/ —

  • The annual exclusive conference facilitated strategic discussions and collaborative initiatives, equipping partners to navigate challenges and seize emerging growth opportunities in Africa.
  • Canon recognized top-performing partners in categories for B2B and B2C businesses at the conference.

Building on the resounding success of last year’s launch of the first Executive Circle in Georgia, Canon Central & North Africa (https://en.Canon-CNA.com) hosted it’s second edition, amidst the stunning backdrop of Cyprus on 5th & 6th November 2024. The Executive Circle signifies a paradigm shift in the company’s approach to partner engagement and this strategic platform reflects Canon’s unwavering commitment to elevating the customer experience and enhancing every stage of the customer journey—before, during, and after experience with the extensive portfolio of imaging products and solutions.

Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) was established in 2016 with a vision to expand Canon’s footprint across the continent and drive significant impact. Since then, annual partner conference have been integral to fostering strong relationships and enabling growth across key markets. Over the years, these gatherings have been elevated into immersive experiences, underscoring Canon’s dedication to strategic partner engagement. The introduction of the Executive Circle represents the pinnacle of this elevation—a testament to Canon’s belief in nurturing relationships and focusing on continuous improvement for the business growth of all stakeholders.

This year’s theme, ICE—Innovation, Customer, and Employee Experience—reflects Canon’s commitment to strategically enhance its impact across three key areas. Innovation emphasizes Canon’s approach to New Markets, New Focus Products, and New Customer Segments, as Canon broadens its reach by entering emerging African markets, introducing targeted product lines, and engaging new customer segments. Customer Experience focuses on engaging and connecting with customers in new, strategic ways to deliver a more immersive experience of Canon’s imaging solutions, enhanced through impactful campaigns and events. Employee Experience prioritizes skill development, with an emphasis on both soft skills and technical expertise, equipping employees to better serve partners and customers and fostering stronger relationships. This exclusive conference provided a unique platform for high-level discussions on emerging trends, strengthening executive communication, and setting a path for mutual growth.

We understand the complexities of the market and we are here to provide the tools and services needed to unlock new business growth opportunities for our partners

Canon’s mission is to consistently deliver an extensive portfolio of innovative imaging products with industry-leading service support across the continent. “We understand the complexities of the market,” Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa remarked, “and we are here to provide the tools and services needed to unlock new business growth opportunities for our partners.” This vision reflects Canon’s dedication to not only addressing current challenges but also anticipating future needs, ensuring that partners remain well-equipped and competitive in a rapidly evolving African industry.

A COMMITMENT TO REGIONAL GROWTH AND COLLABORATION

Canon remains dedicated to regional expansion, prioritizing sustainable growth and empowering its business partners. By broadening its partnerships and enhancing value propositions, the company seeks to drive meaningful impact across Africa. Canon’s commitment also extends to local offices and the talented workforce across the African markets, making a positive contribution to the economic well-being and development of these regions.

Guided by its corporate philosophy of Kyosei, meaning “living and working together for the common good,” Canon’s approach to regional growth is rooted in creating lasting value for both its business partners and the wider community. This philosophy is exemplified through impactful initiatives like the World Unseen exhibition, which fosters inclusivity for people with visual impairment; the decade-long Miraisha Programme empowering youth with photography skills for future livelihoods; the Canon Young People Programme, equipping young minds to creatively tackle sustainability issues; and the Women Who Empower Programme, which uplifts and supports women in the imaging and print industries through workshops, mentorship, and networking events tailored to promote their growth and advancement. These efforts reflect Canon’s broader vision of fostering collaboration, promoting inclusivity, and driving sustainable development alongside its strategic business goals.

To commemorate the conference, Canon hosted a gala dinner and an awards ceremony to honor and celebrate its top-performing partners. The awards spanned across distinct categories for both B2B and B2C segments, recognizing and applauding their exceptional contributions to Canon’s ongoing achievements and shared success.

The Executive Circle in Cyprus proved to be a successful event, rich with insightful dialogue, collaborative strategies, and shared visions for the future. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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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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