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Canon Expands Market Presence in Tanzania with Print Pack Sign Expo 2025 Showcase

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Canon’s presence at the Expo indicated a strategic move to support local businesses with scalable solutions for packaging, signage, CAD, GIS, and interior décor

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 2, 2025/APO Group/ —

  • Canon showcased innovative printing solutions at the Print Pack Sign Expo 2025 in Tanzania,  highlighting its commitment to enhancing customer experience and market penetration in East Africa through strategic collaboration.
  • The exhibition featured specialised zones featuring Canon’s advanced technologies, including the imagePRESS V1000 for commercial print, the imagePROGRAF TM255 & TC20 for CAD & GIS industry, and the Colorado and Arizona applications for interior décor, demonstrating their versatility across various applications.

 

Canon Central North Africa (CCNA) (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/) unveiled its latest commercial printing technologies at the Print Pack Sign Expo 2025 in Dar es Salaam, responding to rising demand in Tanzania’s fast-growing print and packaging industry. The country’s expanding consumer goods and infrastructure sectors are driving a need for more advanced printing capabilities. Canon’s presence at the Expo indicated a strategic move to support local businesses with scalable solutions for packaging, signage, CAD, GIS, and interior décor.

The company’s exhibit featured three experiential innovation zones, each offering visitors an immersive journey through cutting-edge solutions backed by live product demonstrations and on-site expertise.

Tanzania’s print market is undergoing significant growth. According to 6Wresearch (https://apo-opa.co/4lVG1zt), the broader printing sector is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% between 2025 and 2031, driven by increasing demand for promotional materials, packaging, and educational books. Commercial printing remains dominant, with steady expansion in brochures, flyers, and marketing collateral.

Our participation at Print Pack Sign Expo marks a significant step in bringing Canon’s latest technology closer to Tanzanian customers

Meanwhile, Tanzania’s interior décor segment (https://apo-opa.co/4pkSHmD) especially textiles and homeware is projected to reach US $63 million in ecommerce revenue by 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 13.4% through 2029.  This indicates strong opportunities for locally produced high-quality print and décor solutions. In this context, Canon’s presence in Dar es Salaam was not just symbolic; it was a deliberate strategic move.

“Our participation at Print Pack Sign Expo marks a significant step in bringing Canon’s latest technology closer to Tanzanian customers,” said Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director, Canon Central & North Africa. “We are committed to empowering local businesses with innovative, reliable print solutions that help them compete on a global scale.”

As visitors entered the Canon exhibit, they were welcomed into the Commercial Print Zone, where the Canon imagePRESS V1000 (https://apo-opa.co/45KP9lN) took center stage. The imagePRESS V1000 delivers sharp, high-quality colour and can print on a wide range of materials and finishes, including matte and embossed. It’s designed to meet the needs of Tanzanian packaging companies (https://apo-opa.co/41yOvFp) that are keeping pace with the fast-growing consumer goods market. With digital workflows and robust automation, it delivers both speed and consistent quality, two critical needs in local packaging.

In the CAD & GIS Print Zone, guests experienced Canon’s large-format imagePROGRAF TM255 (https://apo-opa.co/45UkJO9) and imagePROGRAF TC-20 (https://apo-opa.co/4m5RUTK) printers. These machines offer vibrant, high-speed output designed for CAD & GIS drawings, banners, signage, booklets, and brochures. As Tanzania’s commercial printing industry transitions (https://apo-opa.co/4p3cuqd) from traditional offset methods, these inkjet solutions offer the scalability and cost-efficiency local businesses need to grow alongside evolving marketing demands.

In the Interior Décor Zone, Canon highlighted the Colorado (https://apo-opa.co/4oXCDqt) and Arizona (https://apo-opa.co/4p1bdjp) series. The Colorado printer, with its UVgel technology, produces durable, high-resolution prints ideal for décor, wall graphics, and technical drawings. The Arizona flatbed printer is built for rigid substrates, including wood, acrylic, and glass, enabling customized décor applications. These solutions arrive at a crucial moment: Tanzania’s textiles and home décor market is expanding rapidly (https://apo-opa.co/4g48bXz), fueled by urbanization, rising incomes, and consumers’ desire for sustainable, artisan-quality products, with renewed emphasis on e-commerce and retail channels.

Canon specialists walked attendees through live demos at each zone, showing real print samples like envelopes, booklets, brochures, packaging, door hangers, and labels. Visitors got a hands-on look at how Canon’s technology performs across different business needs.

Canon’s participation in the Expo went beyond displaying new technology. It reflected a broader commitment to the Tanzanian market. By connecting directly with local partners and customers, the company aims to strengthen its support network, offer hands-on training, and improve service delivery across the region.

Close proximity to end-users will enable quicker turnaround, stronger customer relationships, and tailored solutions for businesses and consumers. “Canon is more than a solution provider, we aspire to be a strategic partner, providing technologies that drive efficiency, elevate quality standards, and open new creative possibilities for Tanzanian businesses.” added Amine Djouahra.

The event presented a unique opportunity for Tanzanian businesses to experience first-hand how Canon’s technology and expertise can help them thrive in the evolving print landscape.

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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