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CLG Enters Libyan Market through Strategic Collaboration with Zahaf & Partners

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The companies signed an agreement in Libya this weekend, signaling the start of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening legal, tax, regulatory and business advisory in Libya

SANDTON, South Africa, January 27, 2026/APO Group/ –Pan-African law and advisory firm CLG (https://CLGGlobal.com) signed a collaboration agreement with Libyan legal firm Zahaf & Partners this weekend, outlining a strategic partnership for long-term professional cooperation. Signaling CLG’s entrance into the Libyan market, the agreement aligns with the company’s broader North African expansion strategy, while underscoring growing international confidence in Libya’s energy and investment landscape.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two firms will collaborate on legal, tax, regulatory and business advisory mandates in Libya, with a strong focus on energy, infrastructure, finance and investment-related projects. The strategic partnership is structured to support both inbound international investors and domestic stakeholders seeking to navigate Libya’s evolving legal and regulatory environment while advancing commercially viable projects.

Over the years, CLG has established itself as a renowned legal practice, with over 300 attorneys and advisors active across 50 countries worldwide. Alongside its Lawyer-on-Demand service, the firm operates across Africa, providing legal and advisory services covering mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas negotiations, project finance and banking, debt collection, labor and dispute resolution. Markets include South Africa, Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Germany, Mauritius, Ghana, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Namibia. Core practice areas include energy and infrastructure, mining, metals and natural resources, agriculture and agro-allied industries, ESG and sustainability, corporate and commercial, among others.

As such, the collaboration brings together CLG’s extensive pan-African experience across energy, infrastructure, natural resources, tax, regulatory advisory and cross-border transactions with Zahaf & Partners’ deep-rooted expertise in Libyan law, regulatory frameworks, tax advisory and domestic business advisory services. Together, the firms aim to deliver integrated legal and advisory solutions for public and private sector clients operating in Libya.

Partnering with CLG strengthens our ability to support complex projects while ensuring that solutions are grounded in Libyan law and practice

The agreement also comes at a pivotal time for Libya, as rising production, renewed investment and strengthened global ties mark a new era for the country’s energy development. On the back of its latest licensing round – launched in 2025 and set to close in February 2026 – the country is welcoming significant capital into its upstream market, with a proposed second licensing round building on investor momentum. In 2026, investors continue to expand their exploration and production portfolios, with the country on track to reach 1.6 million barrels per day by year-end.

Major projects are also advancing. The Bahr Essalam gas compression project targets a Q1 2026 start, Eni’s $8 billion Structures A&E Project will begin operations in 2027 while a 25-year oil development agreement signed by TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips and the National Oil Corporation – backed by $20 billion in foreign-financed investment – will provide an 850,000-bpd boost for the country’s hydrocarbon sector. Other active operators are also advancing developments, supporting the country’s broader goals of reaching 2 million bpd in oil production. These include Repsol and OMV. Service providers have also begun strengthening their portfolios, with companies to the likes of Baker Hughes, SLB, ADC and more delivering innovative oilfield services.

Beyond hydrocarbons, both Libyan and international players are advancing developments in renewable energy, power and downstream infrastructure, supporting the country’s broader diversification efforts and strengthening Mediterranean interconnections.  As the country continues to rebuild institutional capacity and attract international capital, the CLG-Zahaf & Partners collaboration positions both firms at the forefront of legal and advisory services supporting the country’s next phase of economic development.

“This agreement brings together international experience and local insight at a time when Libya is actively seeking to unlock investment across key sectors. Partnering with CLG strengthens our ability to support complex projects while ensuring that solutions are grounded in Libyan law and practice,” stated Mahmud Zahaf, Managing Partner, Zahaf & Partners.

Beyond transactional collaboration, the agreement sets out a broad framework for long-term professional cooperation. This includes joint participation in the pursuit and execution of projects across the public and private sectors, professional training and capacity building initiatives, and the transfer of legal, regulatory and commercial know-how between teams. The firms will also work together on legislative, regulatory and policy-related assignments, comparative law and regulatory studies, and the issuance of joint legal briefings, publications and client alerts.

“Signing this collaboration in Libya is highly symbolic. It reflects our confidence in the market and our commitment to working alongside strong local partners to deliver value-driven, compliant and commercially sound advisory services. Zahaf & Partners’ reputation and expertise make them an ideal partner as CLG expands its footprint in North Africa,” added Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, Managing Partner, CLG.

CLG is listed on the Open Market of the Düsseldorf Stock Exchange in Germany.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CLG.

 

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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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