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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Visits Nyanga PayGas Station, Reaffirms Commitment to Drive Gas Industry Growth and Clean Cooking

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The African Energy Chamber, through cooperation with gas market stakeholders and platforms such as African Energy Week, will continue to drive best industry practices while investments into projects for Africa’s development

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 15, 2023/APO Group/ — 

An African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) delegation – comprising Verner Ayukegba, Senior-Vice President, AEC and Ray Tanyi, Consultant, AEC – led by NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, conducted a site visit to Nyanga PayGas Station – a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) project located in the Nyanga community area of Cape Town – on the side lines of the African Refiners & Distributers Association (ARDA) 2023 annual conference taking place in Cape Town.

The visit was aimed at exploring and showcasing developments within Africa’s downstream sector, the AEC’s commitment to ensuring energy security, access and affordability for ordinary South Africans on the back of optimal gas exploitation, and the role of LPG and the overall gas sector in making energy poverty history across the African continent by 2030.

Supported by ENGIE and chemical industry company Afrox, Nyanga PayGas Station is a small-to medium-scale LPG business advancing Africa’s clean cooking agenda through the provision of affordable LPG for residential consumers and small businesses in the Nyanga community. Established in 2019 by Founder and CEO Philippe Hoeblich, Nyanga PayGas Station is playing a crucial role in accelerating and providing affordable clean cooking to ordinary South Africans at a time when the country is facing high energy prices and critical energy shortages, with up to 8 hours of interruptions to the country’s grid network being experienced per day. While the business is selling up to 15 tons of LPG per month, with 90% of the clients being women, the project demonstrates the role of Africa’s vast, yet untapped gas resources in empowering women and driving Africa’s economic expansion and energy sector stability.

With over 900 million people across Africa living without access to clean cooking, Africa’s 620 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves present an opportunity for the continent to address its energy security and affordability challenges, as well as climate sustainability needs.

Africa needs to invest more in LPG to achieve its clean cooking targets, reduce deforestation, improve quality of life for citizens and drive opportunities for youths and women

During the visit, the AEC delegation and Nyanga PayGas Station leadership discussed investment opportunities across the country’s downstream sector, market challenges for small to medium downstream players and best practices to accelerate industry growth.

With a lack of adequate investments and regulatory hurdles the biggest disruptors of the sector, according to Philippe Hoeblich, “The right regulations are needed to allow micro filling in a safe way. With the right policies in place, we will be able to scale up. We don’t need costly infrastructure. With the right policy framework in place, the industry is able to provide access to energy to 100 million Africans in less than 10 years. The crucial role of gas in driving African economies is immense. We cannot cook with solar but we can clean cook using gas.”

Commenting on the need for Africa to maximize investments in gas and LPG development, Ayuk, stated that “Green hydrogen and renewables won’t fix Africa’s energy problem of lack of access to clean cooking. We cannot wait for green hydrogen to become mainstream while people cut down trees and use charcoal, which is harmful to their health and the environment, to meet cooking demands. We must look at exploiting the practical solutions we have now, which is gas. Africa needs to create an enabling environment providing support to small businesses like Nyanga PayGas to thrive. That is the way we will be able to address energy poverty, provide clean cooking solutions, support energy reliability and drive growth across the African economy.”

The Chamber, as the voice of the African energy, is committed to maximizing collaboration amongst Africa’s downstream sector players with both private and public sector institutions and global investors to optimize the continent’s LPG supply chain. In this regard, AEC’s African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier gathering for energy policymakers, stakeholders and global partners – taking place from 16-20 October in Cape Town, will explore opportunities across entire gas ecosystem and how best Africa can accelerate investments and industry growth to address the continent’s primary energy issues.

“Africa needs to invest more in LPG to achieve its clean cooking targets, reduce deforestation, improve quality of life for citizens and drive opportunities for youths and women. Partnership among industry players is crucial to enhance sector know-how and market growth. The Chamber will continue with its mandate of facilitating collaboration and driving investments in the sector. This is what this year’s AEW conference will be about,” reiterated Ayukegba.

Through high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking and investment forums, AEW 2023 will showcase investment opportunities within Africa’s burgeoning gas and LPG industry while maximizing the industry’s entire ecosystem.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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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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