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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Explores Opportunities to Decarbonize Oil and Gas in Angola

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Representatives from major oil and gas companies operating in Angola explored decarbonization strategies amidst net-zero targets and global trends in the upstream sector during Energy Capital & Power’s AOG 2023

LUANDA, Angola, September 13, 2023/APO Group/ — 

A panel discussion held during the first day of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition featured valuable insight from major oil and gas companies operating in Angola, who discussed decarbonization strategies amidst net-zero targets and global trends in the upstream sector. Under the theme, ‘Breaking New Ground: Decarbonizing Oil and Gas in Angola’ panelists also explored new investment opportunities to offset declines in production while ensuring a sustainable future for Angola’s oil and gas resources.

Moderated by Manuel Mota, Partner and Leader of Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY, the panel featured Adriano Mongini, CEO, Azule Energy; Edson dos Santos, CEO, Etu Energias; Billy Lacobie, Managing Director of Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit, Chevron; Ricardo Van Deste, CEO, Sonangol E&P; and Mutombo Dondo, Deputy Managing irector & Asset Director at TotalEnergies E&P Angola.

Africa’s oil and gas sector faces the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demand while curbing emissions. As the largest independent equity producer of oil and gas in Angola, Azule Energy’s CEO underscored the company’s commitment to both decarbonizing its operations and optimizing production.

“In terms of decarbonization, on the producing asset, the two biggest assets are reducing flaring and reducing emissions,” Mongini stated, adding, “On the new implementation, we are seeing a new Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit arrive in 2026. At this new FPSO, we have been implementing all the new technologies to decarbonize while maximizing efficiency.

With a view to reducing the emission of harmful gases in the environment private oil company Etu Energias, through its CEO, outlined the firm’s strategy to participate in the reduction of carbon emissions while ensuring operational efficiency.

We really look at taking care of the environment, but we always look at prioritizing what helps us from a financial standpoint as well as from an operational standpoint

“We really look at taking care of the environment, but we always look at prioritizing what helps us from a financial standpoint as well as from an operational standpoint,” dos Santos stated, adding, “Firstly, we look at flare reduction. Secondly, we look at leak detection. Third, we have made a big effort in planting trees to remove carbon from the atmosphere. And if I have to bring a fourth point, it will be how to use carbon dioxide to improve oil recovery efforts.”

Meanwhile, exploring the role that the country’s National Oil Company (NOC), Sonangol, will play in advancing Angola’s energy market expansion agenda under a just and inclusive energy transition, Van Deste outlined the NOC’s decarbonization strategy and how technology will play a stronger role in the country’s sustainability goals.

“Sonangol is looking at four main aspects of decarbonization. We look at reducing gas flaring, we look at oil being discharged into the sea, we look at the fuel that our fleet consumes, and we also look at power generation systems. Improvement in these aspects are just some examples of initiatives that we can do to contribute to the overall decarbonization efforts in the country,” Van Deste stated.

It was noted during the panel discussion that oil and gas supermajors have an important role to play, not just in decarbonization, but in eradicating energy poverty. As such, opportunities have emerged for international oil companies such as Chevron to find opportunities in investing in new technologies that maximize efficiency while ensuring that sustainability targets are met.

“First and foremost, we believe energy is required to continue to evolve the world,” Lacobie stated, adding, “And we believe that the future of energy comes from lower carbon resources. Chevron’s strategy is that we plan to grow oil and gas production while, at the same time, reducing our emissions to ensure that we meet our sustainability targets.”

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

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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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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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