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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023: Uniting Global Energy Leaders for Sustainable Growth in Angola’s Oil & Gas Sector

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Under the theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’, Angola Oil & Gas 2023 will take place from 13-14 September in Luanda

LUANDA, Angola, September 8, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Returning to Luanda for its fourth edition under the auspices of the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, and in partnership with the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; AIDAC; and the African Energy Chamber, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.info/3PTENZ0) will unite regional energy leaders, national and international oil company executives, and global financiers and players for two days of networking and engagement.

AOG 2023 is the premier platform to address the most pressing matters in the country’s energy market as it strives to curb production decline; expand and promote exploration and new discoveries; ensure the participation of its population in its central economic engine; and address the narrative of a just energy transition. Angola has developed a well-established oil and gas sector with a wealth of industry experience.

As such, AOG 2023 represents a unique opportunity for stakeholders from every part of the energy value chain to interact, network, and encourage business developments. This year’s conference will showcase market insights and allow delegates to capitalize on new trade and investment opportunities across the Angolan and regional energy value chain. Furthermore, the conference and exhibition will serve as an enabling environment for businesses by bringing together the region’s top government leaders and business executives for two days of dealmaking and networking.

Angola possesses vast untapped oil and gas reserves, making it an extremely attractive business destination while offering significant potential for substantial returns on investment. As the country strives to capitalize on its immense natural resources and achieve fuel-independency through large-scale investments and mutually beneficial deals, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in projects that drive an effective and equitable business environment. Being held in partnership with Angola’s Government, AOG 2023 will facilitate cooperation and collaboration among various sectors within Angola’s energy industry including within the oil and gas, renewables, mining, trade, industry, and construction sectors, thus ensuring that delegates receive access to key opportunities and potential partnerships.

Angola has worked tirelessly to create a stable and conducive political environment for foreign investments

Angola has worked tirelessly to create a stable and conducive political environment for foreign investments. As such, international and regional attendees will have the opportunity to engage in the country’s energy sector through favorable policies and transparent governance practices. The attendance of government officials and representatives from the public sector will provide an unmatched platform for investors to participate in Angola’s burgeoning energy industry while driving the energy transition in the region. In line with the conference’s theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’ Angola’s energy landscape represents the ideal place for investment and partnerships in sustainable energy expansion and industry innovation. As the country undergoes its transition towards cleaner energy sources, opportunities have arisen within the application of new technologies, with a young and capable workforce and new trade opportunities in the renewable energy space.

Additionally, plans by Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas to strengthen the country’s oil and gas refining capacity to meet domestic energy demand while reducing energy imports and maximizing the monetization of energy resources for regional and global markets have resulted in new projects being placed in development as the country seeks to capitalize on its lucrative position as one of the premier oil exploration hotspots in Africa. Boasting unmitigated support from the country’s Government, AOG 2023 will integrate the dialogue between the oil and gas sectors at a regional level while providing an effective platform to ensure the Angolan energy sector is inclusive and designed to benefit the Angolan people.

Furthermore, the AOG exhibition platform will provide an opportunity for industry players to showcase new technologies and innovation within the country while exhibiting their successes in Angola and the region’s energy space. Along with panels, keynote presentations, and networking workshops, AOG 2023 will encourage attendees to take part in examining the latest products, services, activities, trends, and opportunities present within Angola’s oil and gas industry.

The Angola Oil & Gas conference – which is organized by Energy Capital & Power –  returns to Luanda for its fourth edition from September 13-14 this year under the theme, ‘Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’. Building on the success of previous editions, the conference aligns with national efforts to initiate new investment, forge long-term partnerships, and bolster project progress while solidifying the country’s position as a regional hub. For more information about AOG 2023, visit www.AngolaOilAndGas.com

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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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