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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Foster Investment and Collaboration with Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)-Africa Roundtable

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The OPEC-Africa Roundtable will showcase Africa’s readiness for new ventures with international investors to unlock the full potential of its oil industry for global energy security

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 23, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s premier event for the energy sector, taking place from 4–8 November in Cape Town – will host an OPEC-Africa Roundtable, uniting key stakeholders from OPEC and African oil producers to engage in collaboration and strategic dialogue on best practices to stabilize the global oil market. The return of the OPEC-Africa Roundtable at this year’s event underscores the strengthening ties between OPEC and Africa and is underpinned by Africa’s growing importance in global market dynamics.

This June, OPEC and its allies, including African producers such as the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, Libya, Gabon and Nigeria, agreed to extend oil production cuts through to September 2025. The production cuts are designed to avoid oversupplying the global oil market, stabilize barrel prices, foster investment in both existing and new projects, and ensure revenue generation for producing countries. Efforts to maximize the stability of the global oil market by leveraging Africa’s 125 billion barrels of crude reserves will be unpacked during the roundtable.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Global oil demand is expected to reach 116 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2045, according to OPEC. This highlights a strategic opportunity for both existing and emerging producers in Africa, and countries are already driving upstream developments to meet rising demand. In April 2024, Nigeria – Africa’s biggest oil producer – unveiled its 2024 Licensing Round, offering 12 blocks for exploration. The round aims to entice new investment into undeveloped blocks, specifically deep offshore assets. The launch followed the country starting operations at the TotalEnergies-operated Akpo West Field in February 2024, increasing daily output by 14,000 bpd.

OPEC is committed to not only stabilizing global oil markets but supporting investment and development in Africa

The continent’s second largest producer is Libya, an OPEC member since 1962, with production measuring 1.21 million bpd in April 2024. The country has been rehabilitating 36 oil wells in the Messla and Sarir fields and has commenced several exploration campaigns with Spanish energy firm Repsol, Algerian National Oil Company (NOC) Sonatrach and energy major TotalEnergies. Libya aims to produce two million bpd within the next two to three years and plans to launch a new licensing round by the end of 2024 or early 2025.

Meanwhile, the Republic of the Congo – which became an OPEC member in 2018 – is undertaking a series of measures to boost investments and infrastructure developments across its upstream sector. The country aims to increase output from the current 259,000 bpd to 500,000 bpd. Chinese energy company Wing Wah is developing the Banga Kayo block while energy major Eni is exploring conventional and deep offshore areas off the coast of Pointe-Noire. Eni inaugurated the Congo LNG project in 2023. Additionally, earlier this year, TotalEnergies announced plans to invest up to $600 million to strengthen E&P activities in the country, including operations at the Moho Nord field which accounts for roughly half of the country’s total production.

Gabon is also driving upstream projects, leveraging its OPEC membership and strategic vision to increase production to 220,000 bpd. E&P company BW Energy kickstarted production at the DHBSM-1H well in the Hibiscus South exploration prospect in March, only five months after the discovery was made. Independent oil and gas firms Perenco and VAALCO are implementing several drilling campaigns at the Hylia and Etame Marin fields. TotalEnergies is drilling in the Baudroie-Mérou Marine field and the China National Offshore Oil Company is exploring Blocks BC-9 and BCD-10.

In Equatorial Guinea, NOC GEPetrol signed a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for Block EG-23 with independent E&P firm Panoro Energy, with plans to fast-track infrastructure development in the block and utilize the assets to drive the country’s oil market expansion. The company also signed PSCs with Chevron for Blocks EG-11 and EG-06.

“OPEC is committed to not only stabilizing global oil markets but supporting investment and development in Africa. For mature producers, the organization remains committed to strengthening supply-demand dynamics, while for emerging producers, stands ready to support as the industry grows. Going forward, OPEC will continue to play a crucial role in reinforcing Africa’s position in global energy matters,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

The OPEC-Africa Roundtable builds on these developments to foster a collaborative approach to addressing industry challenges and seizing new opportunities in African oil. The roundtable will feature high-level speakers and key decision-makers, including OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais, alongside African energy ministers, top executives from major oil companies and leading industry experts. The Secretary General is expected to highlight investment opportunities in the African oil market while delving into strategies for balancing supply-demand worldwide.

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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