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African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: One Month to Go Until the Global Energy Industry Unites in Cape Town

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Taking place September 3-4 in Cape Town, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies is the premier event for the continent’s energy sector

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 29, 2025/APO Group/ –With just one month to go until African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies – Africa’s largest energy event -, investors, policymakers and project developers are gearing up to discuss strategies for Positioning Africa as the Global Energy Champion. Taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3, the event serves as a vital platform to sign deals and drive energy projects forward. Returning bigger and better than before, here is what delegates can look forward to at AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025:

Multi-Track Program Agenda

This year’s event features an expanded program taking place across multiple stages and covering the entire energy sector and its value chain. An Upstream E&P Track will tackle the most pressing challenges and opportunities across Africa’s upstream oil and gas space, delving into topics such as deepwater development, onshore exploration, the role of independent firms and balancing African priorities with global supply dynamics. A dedicated Energy Finance Track will explore emerging trends across Africa’s investment environment, with topics covering strategic investment avenues, innovative financing models, reducing risk perception and more. A Powering Africa Track will address emerging opportunities across the continent’s power and infrastructure sectors, while an Energy Transition Track will offer insight into the continent’s energy transition strategy, from natural gas to carbon capture to storage, green hydrogen and renewable energy rollout.

High-Profile Speakers

Driving discussions across the event’s agenda will be a series of high-profile speakers. From government to private sector to public institutions, finance, technology and policy, speakers will lead key conversations around the state of play of Africa’s energy sector. Featured speakers include Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Nigeria; Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria; Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of Central Africa Republic; and Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe. Petroleum and energy ministers from South Africa, Mauritania, Nigeria, Egypt, Senegal, Somalia, Namibia, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo, The Gambia, and many more have also joined, alongside c-suite executives from leading global energy companies.

Uniting global investors, African governments, public institutions and finance and technology providers in Cape Town

Country Spotlights

As the premier platform for the continent’s energy sector, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 takes place under a mandate to drive investment across the continent – and as such, covers almost every African country and their investment prospects. Country Spotlight sessions will offer first-hand insight into regulatory reforms, emerging investment avenues, key trends and challenges across a variety of markets. These include South Africa, Senegal, Gabon, Uganda, Nigeria, Angola, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Libya and Zimbabwe. Investors have the chance to gain access to some of the continent’s most promising investment opportunities.

Roundtables & Investor Forums

One of the highlights of AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 is the event’s series of industry-focused roundtables and investor forums. Taking place on the pre-conference day (September 2) and the three main conference days (September 3-4), these sessions will unpack Africa’s emerging status as a global energy stronghold. Highlights include the Global Energy Leaders Roundtable, the OPEC-Africa Roundtable, the US-Africa Critical Minerals Roundtable, the Just Energy Transition Roundtable, the Local Content Roundtable, the Russia-Africa Roundtable, the COP 30 Roundtable and more. Targeted forums pave the way for dealmaking and partnerships, with sessions including the Deal Room, the African Farmout Forum, the NOC & IOC Forum, the US-Africa Investment Summit, the General Counsel Forum, among others.

Exclusive Networking Opportunities

AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 places strong emphasis on building meaningful business relationships, and as such, offers a variety of strategic networking functions and side events. These functions aim to foster collaboration across the energy sector by bringing together governments, global partners and African companies under one roof. Key functions include the AEW Gala Dinner & Awards, the JET Concert, the AWBEN Women in Energy Power Lunch, as well as a calendar of cocktail events, business breakfasts and tourist and technical excursions. By creating a culture of collaboration, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 strives to promote partnerships while driving commercial deals forward.

“At a time when global energy dynamics are rapidly evolving, AEW: Invest in African Energies has emerged as strategic platform to advance Africa’s priorities in the global energy arena. Uniting global investors, African governments, public institutions and finance and technology providers in Cape Town, the event is set to redefine the continent’s energy landscape by driving deals, partnerships and projects,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Venezuela Energy Week Confirms 19 August Date for Houston Industry Showcase

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Officially supported by Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, the Houston Industry Showcase will take place on 19 August, convening U.S. energy leaders ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 10, 2026/APO Group/ –The organizers of Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) have confirmed that the Houston Industry Showcase will take place on 19 August 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel. Officially supported by Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, the event will bring together U.S. energy companies, investors and policymakers to explore commercial opportunities ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas in February.

The showcase will feature Minister of Hydrocarbons Paula Henao as a keynote speaker, providing an update on Venezuela’s energy priorities, investment agenda and opportunities for international partnership. Her participation underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening engagement with global industry as it seeks to expand production and unlock new upstream investment.

Bringing together exploration and production companies, independent operators, oilfield service providers, engineering firms, technology companies and financial institutions, the Houston Industry Showcase will examine opportunities across exploration, production optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation and field development.

As Venezuela works to increase oil and gas production, demand is expected to grow for the technical expertise of U.S. service providers in drilling, well intervention, completion services, production optimization, artificial lift, digital oilfield technologies and infrastructure rehabilitation. Houston-based industry leaders – including SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford and a broad network of EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and specialized service companies – are well positioned to support the modernization of mature fields, improve operational efficiency and deliver the technologies and services needed for future upstream projects.

The Houston event follows a successful Industry Showcase in London, which brought together international investors, operators and energy service companies to explore Venezuela’s evolving investment landscape. Building on that momentum, the Houston edition will deepen engagement with the U.S. energy industry and strengthen commercial dialogue ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027.

Venezuela Energy Week – the country’s largest energy investment platform to date – has been confirmed for 22–25 February 2027 in Caracas. Organized by Energy Capital & Power, the event will bring together government leaders, investors and industry stakeholders from across the global energy value chain.

To register for the Houston Industry Showcase on August 19, visit https://apo-opa.co/4g0TncR. To learn more about delegate, sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the showcase or to secure your place at Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas, contact info@venezuelaenergyweek.com.

Supporting Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery
Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. As the country begins the long process of recovery, we encourage members of the global energy community to support relief and reconstruction efforts through the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela, which channels contributions from individuals, companies and organizations to emergency assistance, essential services and long-term rebuilding efforts.

To learn more or make a contribution, please visit the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela (https://apo-opa.co/4hkvteE).

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

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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Secures New Patent for Smart Stabilization System from Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

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The Smart Stabilization System is a pioneering digital market infrastructure designed to stabilize asset markets by intelligently managing supply-demand gaps and mitigating excessive volatility

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, August 10, 2026/APO Group/ –The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has granted a new patent for its innovative Smart Stabilization System.

 

The patent was granted on 10 July 2026 under Singapore Patent No. 10202250873B for the invention titled “A Computer Network Stabilization System and Method.” The patent application was filed on 1 September 2022 and was formally granted following a comprehensive review process.

This achievement reflects our commitment to translating pioneering research into practical solutions that contribute to economic resilience and sustainable development

The Smart Stabilization System is a pioneering digital market infrastructure designed to stabilize asset markets by intelligently managing supply-demand gaps and mitigating excessive volatility. Leveraging sophisticated algorithms and advanced simulation models, the system is designed to anticipate supply and demand imbalances and implement programmable stabilization measures before they escalate into market disruptions.

Unlike traditional stabilization mechanisms that rely on capital reserves, buffer funds, or external interventions, the Smart Stabilization System introduces a next-generation framework for achieving autonomous market stabilization through proactive and programmed stabilization mechanisms. By incorporating distributed ledger technology and cryptographic trust mechanisms, the platform enhances transparency, trust, and operational resilience for digital asset and commodity markets.

The successful patent grant reflects IsDBI’s growing contribution to technological innovation and its commitment to developing knowledge-based solutions that address contemporary economic and development challenges.

Since filing the patent application back in 2022, the Institute has continued to advance the Smart Stabilization System through ongoing development and testing, aimed to expand its practical applications and support future capitalization opportunities. These advancements have positioned the system as a potentially transformative solution for enhancing stability and resilience in increasingly digital and interconnected economies.

Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI, said, “The grant of this patent by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore further strengthens the Institute’s position as a leader in developing innovative knowledge-based solutions that leverage modern technologies to address complex development challenges. This achievement reflects our commitment to translating pioneering research into practical solutions that contribute to economic resilience and sustainable development.”

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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.

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