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Advancing Digital Tools and Expertise in Africa: S&P Global Becomes Technical Partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

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Under a multi-year agreement signed in 2022, S&P Global represents the Technical Partner of the African Energy Week 2023 conference

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 6, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Africa’s energy development agenda has become increasingly complex. Climate change and energy security concerns have highlighted the critical role low-carbon and sustainable energy developments play in Africa, while diverse regulatory environments, shifts in global capital trends and security risks have created a difficult-to-navigate investor climate across the continent. While progress continues to be made to create an enabling environment for investment, real-time data and analytics prove critical for foreign investors and project developers as interest grows in African energy opportunities.

In this scenario, organizations such as S&P Global Commodity Insights have been highlighted as instrumental. As a provider of information, analytics and solutions for major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide, S&P Global offers valuable data on the African energy industry. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that S&P Global is the Technical Partner of African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 – taking place October 16-20 in Cape Town. The partnership falls under a multi-year agreement signed with S&P Global in 2022, whereby the information provider would support the event’s technical sessions. As Africa’s energy sector expands and low-carbon technologies become increasingly pivotal, S&P Global’s insights will continue to be integral.

Energy is a catalyst for economic development, and in Africa, many countries are prioritizing investments in this area under efforts to industrialize and electrify economies. Growing regional demand in conjunction with global efforts to diversify supply chains have seen heightened investor interest in Africa, and regulatory reforms are making the continent that much more attractive for foreign capital. At the same time, the global energy and commodity market is becoming increasingly volatile. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted global gas chains while the COVID-19 pandemic sent supply-demand dynamics into chaos. As the world transitions to a cleaner energy future, the energy industry becomes more complex by the day.

S&P Global’s comprehensive data, expertise and digital tools that will be instrumental as Africa’s energy sector grows from strength to strength

In this complexity, Africa continues to drive a wave of large-scale energy developments. Upstream, new discoveries made in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, South Africa and many more have opened up new basins across the continent. Efforts to advance domestic utilization and trade have seen investments grow in refining, pipeline and transportation, as well as energy storage. At the same time, the energy transition has seen an uptick in renewable energy, green hydrogen and hybrid solutions, with burgeoning ‘green markets’ cropping up in countries such as Mauritania, Egypt, Namibia, Mozambique and more. Electrification and industrialization targets are driving power generation, infrastructure and low-carbon fuel projects while local content priorities have influenced policy reforms and amendments.  

Stepping into this picture, S&P Global provides the information, data and analytics that make the complex energy industry easier to navigate. The organization has a mandate to “push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding,” with the aim of assisting companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. Focused on powering the markets of the future, S&P Global offers essential intelligence that strengthens decision-making in Africa. At AEW 2023, this intelligence will prove central to many discussions. As the AEW 2023 Technical Partner, the organization will support and spearhead the technical program, which features a diverse array of presentations, technical discussions and meetings. During the program, S&P Global will deliver actionable intelligence centered around investments, digital tools, market fundamentals and sustainability.

“S&P Global’s comprehensive data, expertise and digital tools that will be instrumental as Africa’s energy sector grows from strength to strength. The multi-faceted and increasingly complex nature of the energy sector requires innovative and technical approaches to development, and with insights from organizations such as S&P Global, the continent will be better equipped to expand the industry,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

As Technical Partner of AEW 2023, S&P Global will lead the conference’s technical program, with representatives and thought-leaders from the firm delivering forward-looking insights as participants and moderators in various panel discussions. The AEW 2023 technical program offers investors, project developers and governments with the information they need to make informed decision on the African market, and will help facilitate new ideas and deals within the growing sector.

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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