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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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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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