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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 to Host On-Stage Interviews with Sonangol, Chevron, Azule Energy and More

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The “In-Conversation with” sessions will shed direct insight into the projects and investment plans of some of Angola’s largest operators

    LUANDA, Angola, August 20, 2024/APO Group/ — 

    TotalEnergies is deploying a multi-year energy strategy in Angola – which includes the $850-million Begonia field development – while ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the Namibe Basin following commercial success at recent discoveries. In total, an investment pipeline of $60 billion is projected for the country over the next five years, signaling a strong commitment by International Oil Companies (IOCs) to develop Angola’s oil and gas prospects.

    To provide direct insight into Angola’s oil and gas project portfolio, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda – will feature a series of In-Conversation with sessions. These on-stage discussions will bring together Angola’s leading oil and gas operators – including TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Azule Energy, Etu Energias and Sonangol – and provide a unique platform for candid dialogue on the future of oil and gas development in the country.

    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.

    Angola will complete the privatization of its national oil company (NOC) Sonangol by 2026. The process aims to strengthen the company’s financial and operational capacity, while consolidating its position as a major project developer in Angola’s oil and gas industry. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, Sonangol is driving a strong slate of projects in partnership with IOCs and regional operators. An In-Conversation with session at AOG 2024 will provide insight into the opportunities that privatization offers the NOC, as well as unpack Sonangol’s investment strategy and upcoming projects across upstream and downstream sectors.

    With a 26% market share in Angola, energy major Chevron is driving low-carbon oil and gas projects in Angola. The company expects production to start on its $300-million Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project in Q4 2024. Providing feedstock for the Angola LNG facility, the project involves the development of a platform that ties into the existing Sanha Condensate complex. Additionally, Chevron signed a production sharing agreement in 2023 to manage operations within the Block 14/23 concession area on the maritime border of Angola and the DRC. At AOG 2024, Chevron will offer insight into its low-carbon projects in Angola, as well as opportunities in natural gas.

    TotalEnergies reached FID on its Kaminho Deepwater Development in Block 20/11 earlier this year. Representing the first large deepwater development in the offshore Kwanza Basin, the project is set to commence in 2028 with a capacity of 70,000 barrels per day (bpd). Comprising the Cameia and Golfinho fields, the project is being developed in partnership with Sonangol and Malaysia’s Petronas. TotalEnergies is expected to provide an update on its multi-year energy strategy in Angola during an on-stage interview at AOG 2024. The session will delve into the company’s deepwater projects, upcoming oil developments and future-oriented approach to oil and gas investment in Angola.

    International energy company Azule Energy will start production at both the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development and the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields in 2026. Having recently signed risk service contracts for Blocks 46, 47 and 18/15, the company is committed to increasing production while spearheading non-associated gas projects. During AOG 2024, Azule Energy will speak to the impact of these developments on the country’s energy matrix and future investment plans in the market.

    Operator of Block 15 – one of Angola’s golden blocks, home to 18 commercial discoveries and 20 years of production – ExxonMobil aims to maximize output at existing assets to mitigate natural production declines. The company announced a discovery at the Likember-01 research well in 2024 – the first well of Angola’s incremental production initiative. Seeking play-opening finds in the Namibe Basin, ExxonMobil will provide a project update during AOG 2024. The In-Conversation with session will delve into opportunities in incremental production, frontier markets in Angola and innovative drilling.

    Etu Energias – Angola’s largest private indigenous oil producer – is gradually strengthening its asset portfolio in-country. The company plans to make an Initial Public Offering in 2026, improving its capacity to acquire licenses. By 2025 and 2030, the operator plans to increase production to 50,000 bpd and 100,000 bpd, respectively. Etu Energias will provide insight into its strategies for increasing output during AOG 2024.

    To view the AOG 2024 program, visit https://apo-opa.co/3SV99LC.

    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.

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

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