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African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 to Shine Spotlight on Angolan Blocks, Project Progress Ahead of 2025 Bid Round

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Sponsored by the ANPG, Sonangol, Azule Energy, ACREP and Alfort Petroleum, the roundtable discussion serves as a premier platform to gain insight into emerging investment opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa’s second largest oil producer

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

The African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – slated for November 4-8 in Cape Town – will once again host an Invest in Angola Energies country spotlight session. Sponsored by the country’s regulator the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and its national oil company Sonangol as well as energy companies Azule Energy, Alfort Petroleum and ACREP, the session will outline strategic investment opportunities and available blocks ahead of the country’s 2025 licensing round.

Angola offers a wealth of block opportunities for upstream players, featuring proven petroleum plays in shallow and deepwater acreage as well as promising deposits in onshore basins. The country launched its first-ever marginal fields for exploration this year, offering five blocks across acreage with proven reserves and commercial potential. The marginal fields not only support production growth at active assets but offers market access to companies of various sizes and capacities. In tandem, Angola offers 11 blocks via its permanent offer program. The program enables investment outside of the confines of traditional licensing rounds, supporting investment through flexibility. These opportunities will be outlined during the AEW spotlight session, with Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Pedro Azevedo set to open the session with a fireside chat.

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 http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Angola is not only focused on bringing new projects online by promoting exploration but maximizing output at producing fields

Following a successful 12-block tender which concluded in 2024, Angola is preparing to launch its next upstream licensing round in Q1, 2025. A 10-block bid round offering blocks for exploration in the Kwanza and Benguela Basins, the round forms part of the country’s multi-year licensing program – launched in 2019 – which aims to award up to 50 blocks throughout a six-year period. As of 2023, 27 blocks have been awarded. A senior representative from the ANPG will provide an update on Angola’s block opportunities, unpacking exploration prospects across the country’s onshore, offshore and marginal fields.

On the back of rising opportunity in Angola, a slate of upstream-focused oil and gas companies have either entered or are strengthening their presence across the market. Amidst its privatization – set to be complete by 2026 – Sonangol is gradually transforming into a competitive upstream operator. The company aims to boost national production by investing in projects in collaboration with upstream partners. Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins joins the country spotlight to shed light on projects and partnerships. Meanwhile, Afentra finalized the acquisition of non-operating interests in two offshore blocks this year from upstream company Azule Energy. With the transaction, Afentra increases its stake in Block 3/05 to 30% and in Block 3/05A to 21.33%. The company also qualified as a non-operator in Angola’s 2023 bid round, with a formal agreement already signed for the KON 19 license. Afentra COO Ian Cloke returns to AEW: Invest in African Energy to discuss the company’s exploration agenda in Angola.

As Angola’s largest private oil producer, Etu Energias aims to produce 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2025. The company recently secured $60 million to support asset acquisition in Angola, enabling the acquisition of a 20% stake in Block 14 and a 10% stake in Block 14K. Edson R dos Santos, CEO of Etu Energias, will unpack the company’s acquisition goals during the AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 spotlight session. Additionally, Gianni Gaspar-Martins, Managing Director of Alfort Petroleum, will join the discussion, detailing the role Angolan operators play in driving national output. Having qualified as an operator under Angola’s 2020 bid round, Alfort Petroleum is striving to boost production at KON 8, serving as the block’s operator.

Amid this exploration drive, numerous large-scale oil and gas projects are rapidly gaining momentum in Angola, with recent project milestones underscoring IOC commitment to bringing production online. Energy major ExxonMobil made an oil discovery at the Likember-01 well this year – the first as part of Angola’s broader incremental production initiative. The company could inject as much as $15 billion in exploration and production in the Namibe basin, following commercial drilling success. ExxonMobil’s Lead Country Manager and General Manager Katrina Fisher joins the AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 conversation to discuss the company’s Angolan operations. Additionally, Azule Energy will provide a project update at the country spotlight, with CEO Adriano Mongini leading the discussion. Azule Energy aims to produce 250,000 bpd by 2026 and is accelerating gas monetization through projects such as Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields – Angola’s first non-associated gas project, set to come online in 2026. The country spotlight will also feature Mahesh Swaminathan, Senior Vice President – Global Business Vertical Head at McDermott International. The company secured a contract for the TotalEnergies-led Begonia field development in 2022.

“Angola is not only focused on bringing new projects online by promoting exploration but maximizing output at producing fields. Through its multi-year licensing strategy and proactive approach to marginal field development, the country sets a strong example for other oil and gas producers in Africa,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.  

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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