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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Technical Track to Target Low-Carbon Technologies, Accelerated Project Deployment

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The Technical Track at Angola Oil & Gas 2024 will feature a series of technology-focused sessions, from fast-tracking upstream projects to reducing emissions across oil and gas operations

LUANDA, Angola, August 13, 2024/APO Group/ — 

As the largest event of its kind, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference takes place under a mandate to Drive Exploration and Development Towards Increased Production in Angola – the theme of the 2024 edition. This year will feature a Technical Track as part of the main conference agenda, set to cover innovative solutions to fast-tracking project development, reducing emissions, unlocking liquidity and enhancing efficiency in transport and logistics, among other key topics.

One of the latest project advancements in Angola is TotalEnergies’ Kaminho Deepwater Development, which reached FID May 2024. Comprising the Cameia and Golfinho fields, the project represents the first large deepwater development in the Kwanza Basin and is on track to come online by 2028. Kaminho will utilize an FPSO vessel to produce 70,000 barrels per day (BPD), designed to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and eliminate gas flaring. During AOG 2024, a presentation on Kaminho: Unveiling Mysteries Offshore Exploration will provide a snapshot of the project, offering crucial insight into the various components of development and its technological features.

AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Taking place with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; national oil company Sonangol; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the African Energy Chamber; and the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute, the event is a platform to sign deals and advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

As sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest oil producer, Angola has set its sights on maintaining production above one million BPD beyond 2027 through investment in new exploration and well recovery. The country is implementing an “Incremental Production” initiative this year, offering fiscal incentives to entice reinvestment in producing assets. During AOG 2024, global technology company Oceaneering will lead a workshop on Implementing Rigless Intervention Technology for Enhanced Upstream Production that will unpack strategies for boosting production.

While Angola targets new production growth, the country remains committed to reducing emissions across its oil and gas industry. Balancing operational efficiency with sustainability requires innovative solutions, and companies have already committed to advancing low-carbon projects in Angola. Energy major Chevron signed an MOU with the government in 2023 to explore low carbon business opportunities, while international energy company Azule Energy partnered with software firm Palantir Technologies in 2023 to optimize and modernize upstream production operations. During AOG 2024, a panel discussion on Service Sector Solutions: Innovations in Emissions Reduction for Oil and Gas Operations will further examine strategies for reducing emission across oil and gas projects. The technical track will also feature a workshop on Low Carbon Solutions.

With ambitions to increase oil and gas exports while solidifying its position as a regional petroleum hub, Angola is seeking foreign investment in transport and logistics to support projects. Various infrastructure developments are in the pipeline, including the Kwanda Logistics Base; Sonils Port Base; the Paenal Fabrication Yard; Petromar’s Fabrication Yard; and the Dande Oceanic Terminal. The AOG 2024 conference will examine opportunities and challenges across the logistics sector, with a dedicated panel on Driving Efficiency in Transport and Logistics.

Additionally, a session on Next Gen Innovators: Youth-led Solutions for a Thriving Oil and Gas Sector will explore the need for fresh thinking and innovative solutions across the industry. With approximately 75% of the country’s population under the age of 30, the need to strengthen market access for Angolan youth has become increasingly crucial. Bringing newfound technology, innovation and ideas to the industry, the youth have a valuable role to play in advancing the Angolan oil and gas sector.

Meanwhile, the launch of new projects highlights growing demand for both global and regional finance. To reduce its reliance on foreign capital, Angola is encouraging domestic financial institutions to play a larger role in supporting project developments. In addition to driving projects forward, local finance will create further opportunities for economic growth. Accordingly, AOG 2024 will feature a presentation on Unlocking Liquidity: Invoice Financing Solutions.

AOG 2024 features a multi-track program that offers a comprehensive overview of the country’s oil and gas value chain. To download the program, visit https://apo-opa.co/3AfIe6D. For more information on panel discussions, speakers and topics, visit www.AngolaOilAndGas.com.

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.

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.

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