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African Energy Week October Dates Set in Stone with Exploration for Energy and Energy Poverty on Agenda

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African Energy Week October 2022

AEW 2022 represents Africa’s premier energy event and remains committed to African energy, African people and Africa’s economic development

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 22, 2022/ — Representing the continent’s premier energy event – and the conference of choice for Africa’s energy ministers– African Energy Week (AEW) 2022 remains committed to African oil, gas and energy, driving its strong pro-African agenda in 2022 and beyond. Following the decision taken by African Oil Week (AOW) to move its dates to October in Cape Town – after abandoning the continent during its most difficult time, COVID-19, in 2021 – AEW 2022 will continue to drive its market- and Africa-focused agenda on October 18 – 21, 2022 in Cape Town.

Last year, AOW made the decision to go to Dubai, taking the discussion on African energy out of Africa and away from African stakeholders. Now, in 2022, the event has declared that it will be returning to Cape Town, despite the fact that they have previously regarded the continent as incapable, risky and an overall bad business environment. So why does AOW and Paul Sinclair continue to misrepresent, fabricate and misguide African stakeholders?

In 2021, AOW misrepresented ministers attending their events, claiming that Africa’s energy leaders were traveling to Dubai when in fact they were attending AEW 2021 in Cape Town. In 2022, these misrepresentations have only continued, with the event claiming that H.E. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, South Africa, participated in Dubai last year. So why lie? AOW lies because they are opportunists. Rather than remain committed to Africa, AOW leaders such as Paul Sinclair simply stick their finger in the air and follow where the wind blows, chasing money rather than the development of Africa and its energy resources. In 2022, these trends are unlikely to change.

In 2021, AEW proved critics, including AOW, wrong. Organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), and in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, AEW 2021 held the first and biggest energy event in Africa in a post-COVID-19 environment. The event demonstrated the capability of African-held and focused energy events. Now, in 2022, AEW is even more motivated, driven by the event’s continued commitment to the continent.

“We need to have a higher moral compass in this game. AOW and Paul Sinclair’s lies, misrepresentations and dirty tricks will not turn us into them. What they have done and continue to do is wrong.  AOW is all hat, no cattle. They must think Africans and the oil and gas industry are stupid,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

AEW 2022, uniting Africa’s energy ministers, global investors, and policymakers and decision-makers in Cape Town, is purpose driven. The event was established with a sole mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030. This objective has not changed, but rather, the event’s participants and partners are even more driven to make this objective a reality. Unlike money driven AOW, AEW 2022 believes in a message: in Africa, for Africa. The goal of AEW 2022 is clear and the event will not be misguided or fall into the trap that AOW is laying out. AEW 2022 will keep its dates, keep its message in sight and keep its commitment to the continent.

“We are going to knock on every door. We are going to organize and make this a success. It is a challenge, but we will respond by working harder. Our position is very clear, we are NOT going to support AOW’s anti-African Energy, Pro EITI, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth green revolution nonsense . Our goal is to ensure that Africa produces every barrel of oil and gas in the ground and we must not apologize for it,” Ayuk continued, adding that, “AEW 2022 stands for something important, and we feel that we are being vindicated daily. Africa needs better energy infrastructure and needs to drive frameworks and policies that will advance the continent’s growth and development.”

At AEW 2022 in Cape Town, discussions will not only be centered around African energy, but will be led by both public and private sector executives from across the continent. Unlike AOW, which chooses to lie about the ministers attending their event, AEW 2022 is proud to host strong delegations led by Africa’s energy ministers in Cape Town. AEW 2022, taking place in partnership with both Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea as well as the African Petroleum Producers Association, represents the platform where deals will be signed backed by a world-class program and industry-advancing conference agenda. AEW 2022 will host conversations around every energy sector in Africa – including, but not limited to, oil, gas, renewables, hydrogen, power and infrastructure – as well as the entire energy value chain. If you are committed to Africa and believe in Africa’s energy future, AEW 2022 should be your conference of choice.


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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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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Guyana’s Next Wave of Offshore Projects Sets the Stage for Caribbean Energy Week Launch

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The Caribbean Energy Week 2027 launch in Georgetown on September 1 will highlight the multi-billion-dollar developments driving Guyana toward 1.7 million bpd and creating new opportunities across the energy value chain

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, August 6, 2026/APO Group/ –Guyana’s rapidly expanding offshore development pipeline will take center stage when government officials, operators, investors and service providers gather in Georgetown on September 1 for the official launch of Caribbean Energy Week 2027. As the country advances a series of multi-billion-dollar developments across the Stabroek Block, the launch event will provide an early look at the projects, partnerships and investment opportunities expected to define Guyana’s next phase of growth.

 

With more than 30 discoveries made to date and multiple projects under construction or progressing through development, Guyana is targeting oil production of 1.3 million bpd by the end of 2027 and 1.7 million bpd by 2030, up from approximately 900,000-910,000 bpd today. As exploration success transitions into long-term production growth, opportunities are expanding across upstream development, offshore infrastructure, engineering, logistics and oilfield services.

Among the most significant near-term milestones is the Uaru development, ExxonMobil’s fifth sanctioned project offshore Guyana, which is expected to achieve first oil in 2026. The $12.7 billion development will produce up to 250,000 bpd from approximately 800 million barrels of recoverable resources across the Uaru, Mako and Snoek fields, utilizing up to 76 development wells and an FPSO with storage capacity of two million barrels.

Production capacity will expand further through the Whiptail development, ExxonMobil’s sixth sanctioned project in Guyana. Targeting first oil in late 2027 or early 2028, the $12.7 billion project will unlock approximately 850 million barrels across the Whiptail, Pinktail and Tilapia fields through up to 72 development wells. Designed to produce 250,000 bpd, the development will utilize the Jaguar FPSO currently under construction by SBM Offshore.

Looking beyond the current construction pipeline, Guyana is already advancing the projects expected to sustain production growth toward its 2030 target. The Hammerhead development, approved in 2025, is expected to commence production in 2029 with capacity of 150,000 bpd, while the proposed Longtail development would combine the Longtail, Tripletail and Turbot discoveries into one of the country’s largest integrated offshore developments, with planned production of 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day and 290,000 bpd of condensate.

These projects illustrate the scale of Guyana’s long-term development pipeline and the breadth of opportunities emerging across the energy value chain. Beyond offshore production, continued investment will be required across subsea systems, floating production infrastructure, drilling, marine logistics, engineering services, gas infrastructure and local content development as successive projects move toward execution.

Caribbean Energy Week 2027 will host its in-country launch at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on September 1, 2026, bringing together government officials, investors, operators and industry stakeholders for an early look at the opportunities, priorities and partnerships that will shape the region’s energy future. To register, please visit https://apo-opa.co/4cql5i3

 

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