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Marathon Oil to Drive Gas Narrative as African Energy Week (AEW) 2022 Silver Sponsor

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The US-based independent E&P company will consolidate its position in African energy by coming to African Energy Week 2022 as a silver sponsor

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 30, 2022/APO Group/ — 

Representing the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) believes in the significant role natural gas will continue to play in Africa. With over 620 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven gas resources – a figure that is expected to double as exploration campaigns take off in countries such as Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Namibia – the continent’s gas resources will not only be able to meet domestic demand, making energy poverty history by 2030, but kickstart long-term socioeconomic growth on the back of job creation, industrialization and revenue generation. As such, the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) 2022 conference and exhibition – set to take place from October 18-21 this year – will drive the narrative that gas is good for Africa. In line with this narrative, US-based independent exploration and production company Marathon Oil will be joining AEW 2022 as a silver sponsor, enhancing discussions around gas at the continent’s biggest energy event while consolidating its own position in Africa’s energy future.

While Marathon has focused on four of the most competitive resource plays in the US, it’s the company’s developments in Equatorial Guinea that have positioned it at the forefront of Africa’s gas growth. Since entering the Equatorial Guinean market in 2002, Marathon has driven one of the country’s, and Africa’s, biggest gas developments: the Punta Europa integrated gas development. Since 2002, Marathon has established the largest petroleum facility in Equatorial Guinea, comprising a liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility and one of the largest methanol production facilities in Africa.

Marathon Oil is additionally pursuing additional resource opportunities for future phases of the development

However, the company’s gas development plans have not stopped there. With declining production of developed natural gas and associated liquids from the Marathon-operated Alba Field, the company has prioritized its next stage of development: the creation of a Gas Mega Hub, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons and project partners. Under the leadership of H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, the country is establishing itself as a regional gas hub, developing and expanding domestic processing and off-take infrastructure to be supplied by regional reserves. In addition to utilizing and therefore monetizing reserves in Cameroon, (with four tcf), and Nigeria (with 200 tcf), the Gas Mega Hub will increase domestic reserves through new exploration campaigns, and Marathon Oil is at the center of these developments.

While the company operates and maintains capacity at the processing facilities at Punta Europa, enabling the country to become a regional processing hub, Marathon Oil is additionally pursuing additional resource opportunities for future phases of the development. Working closely with the Equatorial Guinean Ministry, Marathon Oil has not only demonstrated the role gas hubs will play in Africa’s energy future, but the role public-private cooperation and partnerships play in developing competitive gas economies in Africa.

“Marathon Oil is a tried, true and tested operator in Africa. AEW 2022 is centered around developing and promoting an Africa narrative with regards to gas monetization, sustainable energy exploration, a just energy transition and the continent’s energy future. We will continue to promote our narrative that gas is not only good but critical for the continent’s development. With significant proven and untapped reserves, Africa has the chance to usher in a new era of socioeconomic growth and industrialization on the back of gas,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, adding that, “Marathon Oil has made significant progress in Equatorial Guinea, working closely with the ministry and other partners to develop a Gas Mega Hub. At a time when European nations are urgently seeking alternative gas supplies, hubs such as Equatorial Guinea’s will be key for not only meeting global demand but for making energy poverty history in Africa by 2030. By joining AEW 2022 as a silver sponsor, Marathon Oil is only reaffirming the role gas will play in Africa. We looking forward to driving a gas narrative alongside Marathon Oil.”

During AEW 2022, Marathon Oil will lead discussions around gas monetization, exploration and production, participating in numerous panel discussions and investor forums.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Week (AEW).

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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event

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The event kicks off with an invitation-only ministerial symposium focused on the theme of “Fostering innovation, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable growth in the oil, gas, and energy sectors”

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 4, 2024/APO Group/ — 

AOW: Investing in African Energy (https://AOWEnergy.com) – Africa’s leading oil, gas and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior officials, representing African governments, energy departments and regulators at next month’s event.

These influential stakeholders will be among the more than 1 600 senior delegates and industry leaders who will be attending the event to develop policy, share discoveries, secure investment, and shape Africa’s energy future.

The event kicks off with an invitation-only ministerial symposium focused on the theme of “Fostering innovation, attracting investment, and promoting sustainable growth in the oil, gas, and energy sectors.”

Given the recent major oil-and-gas discoveries across Africa, the energy transition and major geopolitical events, it is clear that the energy sector needs positive intervention

Among the officials and government ministers attending will be energy leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Eswatini, Uganda, CAR, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Gabon, Malawi, Morocco, Zanzibar, Liberia, Senegal, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone.

In addition, the event will feature high-level delegations from numerous national oil companies, as well as multilateral bodies including the African Union, (AU), African Energy Commission (AFREC), African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).

AOW will see these energy leaders networking with C-suite executives and decision-makers from more than 760 top energy companies at daily networking events, to discuss insights, forge new relationships, and negotiate major energy deals.

“We are so excited to see the calibre of delegates at this year’s AOW event,” says Chief Executive Officer of Sankofa Events, Paul Sinclair. “Given the recent major oil-and-gas discoveries across Africa, the energy transition and major geopolitical events, it is clear that the energy sector needs positive intervention. The high-powered attendance proves AOW is a key platform to enable this intervention.”

Key themes to be discussed at this year’s AOW will be sustainable upstream development; expanding gas value chains; renewables and new energies; adoption of best-in-class technologies; and access to finance.

AOW: Investing in African Energy will culminate in a special anniversary party at Groot Constantia Vineyard to celebrate 30 years of the AOW event.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of AOW: Investing in African Energy.

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Afreximbank approves US$20.8 million for Starlink Global’s cashew factory project in Lagos

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The facility is expected to promote value addition which will guarantee increased earnings to the company while also fostering the creation of about 400 new jobs

CAIRO, Egypt, October 4, 2024/APO Group/ — 

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$20.8 million financing facility for Nigeria-based Starlink Global & Ideal Limited to enable the company construct and operate a 30,000-metric tonne per annum cashew processing factory in Lagos.

We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact on employment in Nigeria

According to the facility agreement signed in on July 22, 2024, Afreximbank will provide the funds in two tranches with the first tranche of US$7.48M going toward capital expenditure for the construction of the factory and the second, totalling US$13.25M to be deployed as working capital for the operations of the factory.

The facility is expected to promote value addition which will guarantee increased earnings to the company while also fostering the creation of about 400 new jobs once the factory becomes operational. It is also expected to support about 40 small and medium-sized enterprises.

Commenting on the transaction, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra Africa Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, said that by supporting Starlink Global to establish a modern processing facility, Afreximbank is making it possible for Africa to add value to its agro-commodities, thereby facilitating exports and subsequent inflow of much-needed foreign exchange into the continent.

“We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact on employment in Nigeria. It will contribute to value creation and to the development of the local community while also improving the lots of smallholder farmers and small business suppliers that will work with Starlink across the value chain,” Mrs. Awani added.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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Sonangol to Lead Decarbonized Oil & Gas (O&G) Development, Says Angolan National Oil Company (NOC) Head

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Participating in an on-stage interview at Angola Oil & Gas 2024, Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins emphasized that oil and gas remains a core focus for the national oil company

LUANDA, Angola, October 3, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol reiterated its commitment to driving sustainable hydrocarbon development during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference this week. Speaking during an “In-Conversation with” session, Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins stated that the company will not abandon oil and gas, but rather advance decarbonized oil and gas development.

We are looking at opportunities in the gas sector and have identified the right partner to develop non-associated gas

By investing in upstream oil and gas production while prioritizing low-carbon projects, Sonangol aims to boost national crude output, while diversifying and decarbonizing the industry. The NOC is focusing efforts on non-associated gas development, as well as alternative energy sources such as solar.

“We are looking at opportunities in the gas sector and have identified the right partner to develop non-associated gas. Gas produced from Angola LNG will be used for the production of fertilizer and we are evaluating the utilization of gas in the south of the country, linking gas with steel industries. We also have a blue carbon project, linked to the reduction of carbon through the plantation of mangroves. We have one area in Luanda and have identified four additional areas for this,” stated Gaspar Martins.

Sonangol has undergone transformation in recent years: following the creation of the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in 2019, Sonangol transferred its role as national concessionaire and regulator. This transformation has aimed to make Sonangol more competitive and strengthen its capacity as an upstream operator. Concurrently, the government is partially privatizing the NOC, with privatization set to be complete in 2026. This process will enhance financial capacity, allowing Sonangol to drive new upstream projects forward.

“The transformation of Sonangol started several years ago, when we passed the regulatory, concessionaire role to the ANPG. At the time, we transferred almost 600 employees to the ANPG. After that, Sonangol underwent a restructuring program where we created five core business units from 36 different entities – starting with exploration and production. We want to go public, but we want to do it properly. So, we are currently going through all the processes to do this,” stated Gaspar Martins.

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

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