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Angola Targets 60% Electrification by 2025 Driven by Renewables (By Verner Ayukegba)

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Angola aims to increase energy generated from renewable sources and attract greater FDI from the EU and international financial institutions.

DAKAR, Senegal, April 20, 2022/APO Group/ — 

By Verner Ayukegba, Senior Vice-President of the African Energy Chamber

The Angolan government has reiterated its commitment to expanding the share of renewables in the country’s energy mix, with targets set to increase the utilization of renewable energy sources to 70% by 2025. The country’s energy mix is currently dominated by hydroelectric power (56%) but also includes energy generated from natural gas (12%). As the country looks to enhance investment and development within the green energy space, the government has emphasized the role that international financial institutions and global partners will play in helping drive the country’s transition.

Angola is uniquely positioned to expand the role of its already strong hydropower sector, with estimates that out of the country´s 47 large watersheds, only 5% are currently being utilized. But hydropower is not the only renewable energy source that the southern African country is actively pursuing. Several areas in Angola benefit from particularly favorable wind conditions. For example, the wind speeds in the southern and central highlands of Angola are estimated at an average of 4.5 meters per second, which is optimal for the installation of a wide range of wind farms and turbines of various sizes. Furthermore, the area facing the Atlantic coast also benefits from strong winds and is projected to have the potential to generate more than 3.9 GW of wind energy. In this regard, and with the objective of driving renewable energy project developments, Angola is looking towards other continents such as Europe, which is home to a plethora of companies with extensive expertise in successfully executing wind energy projects and can serve as ideal partners for Angola. These include Danish manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems; Spanish electric company, Iberdrola; Spanish Renewable Energy Company, Siemens Gamesa; and Austrian independent power producer RP Global, among others.

It is worth noting, that Angola’s large hydropower as well as renewables potential makes it a top target regarding green hydrogen, which is touted in many regions as a preferred energy source of the future. For this reason, state owned national oil company Sonangol has started exploring the possibility of producing green hydrogen in Angola together with German partners. The German government, as well as the entire European Union (EU), is very interested in diversifying its energy needs away from Russian gas, and hence, is set to intensify collaboration aimed at developing green hydrogen in Angola.

Angola’s large hydropower as well as renewables potential makes it a top target regarding green hydrogen, which is touted in many regions as a preferred energy source of the future

In addition to having companies with a successful track record in renewable energy, Europe is also a partner of choice in attracting investment to help fund renewable energy projects in Angola. Some of the largest investors in wind, solar, and offshore energy projects include the Green Investment Group, Edinburgh (UK); Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (Denmark); Qualitas Equity (Spain); Fontavis (Switzerland); Scatec (Norway); Eiffel Investment Group (France); Finerge (Portugal); Ventient Energy (UK); Wirtgen Invest (Germany) and, RP Global (Austria). These investors will be critical for Angola as it ramps up green energy developments country-wide.

Meanwhile, the EU has put in place the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative which aims to support Angola´s decarbonization efforts as part of the cooperation program Global Europe 2021-2027. Through the initiative, the EU is mobilizing funding and technical assistance from a variety of international financial organizations such as the European Investment Bank. The goal of the initiative is to further expand renewable energy infrastructure such as power grids and interconnectors.

However, Europe is not the only potential source of funding for Angola´s renewable energy sector. In 2021, solar energy company, Power Africa, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), reached an agreement with Angola to boost the pace of electrification throughout the country in order to meet rising demand. A number of sectors in the country including telecommunications, manufacturing and mining are eager for reliable access to electricity and to reduce the utilization of fuel-oil fired generators, and institutions such as Power Africa and the AfDB have a role to play.

Additionally, Angola is looking at solar to fulfill domestic demand and drive the transition and international renewable developers are already driving development. Notably, in 2021, American renewable energy developer, Sun Africa, invested €524 million in Angola for the purpose of building the largest solar photovoltaic project in the country. The project comprises seven solar parks with a total generation capacity of 370MW for three provinces, namely, Lunde Sul and Moxico both in the eastern parts of Angola and Lunde Norte in the north-east. With Portugal-based company, MCA, leading construction, the project will be instrumental in positioning Angola as a renewable economy. Accordingly, as the country moves to exploit more of its renewable resources, international companies and financial institutions, as well as global partners, will play a significant role.

In order to ensure that the significant amounts of generated power actually reach consumers and markets at affordable and reliable rates, there still needs to be significant investments in the transmitting networks nationally and even regionally. Therein lies opportunities for investors, as the government continues to prioritize infrastructure investment in a bid to drive capital expenditure and diversification of the economy which needs affordable and reliable power.

These and many other opportunities are expected to be in the spotlight at this year’s edition of Angola Oil and Gas (AOG), scheduled to be held on November 29 and 30 and December 1, 2022. AOG 2022 represents the official conference of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of Angola and will bring together stakeholders from Angola’s oil and gas industry, as well as global investors and service companies interested in opportunities in Angola.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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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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