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APO Group appoints Lindsay Farley as Vice President of Editorial and Content Strategy

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Lindsay will lead APO Group’s content team in devising holistic content strategies, drafting press releases, thought leadership pieces, and other content

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 19, 2022/APO Group/ — 

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lindsay Farley as Vice President of Editorial and Content Strategy.

Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lindsay joins APO Group after a highly successful spell as Head Writer and Content Strategist for Edelman Africa. Her role at APO Group will see her take on strategic project work for some of the company’s multinational clients as they look to develop their operations on the African continent.

Lindsay will lead APO Group’s content team in devising holistic content strategies, drafting press releases, thought leadership pieces, and other content to help clients engage with African media across the continent. She will also join APO Group’s Management Team.

Lindsay has more than 25 years’ experience in Public Relations and Marketing. In a rich and varied career, she has worked in corporate, advertising, and communications agencies, publishing, and as a private consultant – but her core strength lies in understanding a client’s wider business strategies, and crafting content to help them achieve their goals.

Lindsay’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to provide exceptional service to our clients by making sure we hire the best people

While at Edelman Africa, Lindsay developed thought-leadership and opinion editorials for the firm’s technology, banking and finance, and healthcare clients. These included Standard Bank, Deloitte, Lenovo, DP World, Dimension Data, Roche, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Telkom, Syspro, GE, and Intelsat.

Prior to that, Lindsay worked for 14 years as a private consultant, including a five-year spell as Executive Editor and senior writer for South Africa Deluxe magazine, a quarterly print publication aimed at high-net-worth individuals. She fine-tuned the magazine’s strategic direction and grew the focus areas to include a business section in which she regularly interviewed top local and international business leaders. In this role, Lindsay regularly wrote for luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Mercedes-Benz, Montblanc, Bentley, Breitling, Chanel, Jaeger LeCoultre, Longines, Omega, Piaget, and RJ-Romaine Jerome, among others.

Lindsay’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth for APO Group. The company reported an increase in revenue of 88% in the first semester of 2022, compared to the first semester of 2021, and it is the only Public Relations Agency that can claim to have truly Pan-African reach, with a media network that stretches across all 54 African nations, and a team of experts operating ‘on-the-ground’ all over the continent.

This success has helped APO Group build lasting relationships with prominent multinational organizations such as Canon, FIFA, or Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Lindsay and her team are committed to helping them tell positive stories that resonate with both African and international audiences.

“I’m thrilled to have joined the APO Group family,” said Lindsay Farley, Vice President of Editorial and Content Strategy at APO Group. “It’s already clear that the values shared by everyone at the company are closely aligned to my own. APO Group is a company that is very client-focused and is also committed to seeing Africa thrive on the international stage. We have a strong, dedicated and exceptionally talented team and it is a pleasure to work alongside people with a shared passion for telling positive stories that are helping to change the narrative about Africa.”

“Lindsay’s appointment reaffirms our commitment to provide exceptional service to our clients by making sure we hire the best people. Lindsay has a proven track record in producing compelling content for some of the biggest brands in the world, so I know she will be instrumental in helping our clients to thrive in Africa,” said Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), Founder and Chairman of APO Group. “I am absolutely delighted that we have attracted someone of Lindsay’s calibre as our Vice President of Editorial and Content Strategy.”

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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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