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Association of Service Providers of the Angolan Oil & Gas Industry to Promote Oil And Gas Service Opportunities as African Energy Week 2024 Partner

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AECIPA management will lead Members to AEW in search of potential partners

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 9, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The Association of Service Providers of the Angolan Oil & Gas Industry (AECIPA) has partnered with the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://EnergyChamber.org) in a bid to promote investment opportunities in Angola as well as partnerships with Angolan services companies. As such, AECIPA will lead a delegation of Angolan companies to this year’s edition of African Energy Week; Invest in African Energy conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town. Through the partnership, AECIPA members have access to exclusive discount rates, while a delegation from the association will participate in various panel discussions and forums.

As an association representing Angolan service providers, AECIPA promotes, supports, and sponsors professional initiatives of service companies in the country. With a goal to drive socioeconomic growth in the country, the association supports opportunities for service companies while strengthening local content and SME participation across the value chain. Currently, the association represents 150 company-members, and addresses concerns, cultivates relationships and advocates for good business practices.

Across the industry, AECIPA member companies are making strides to develop resilient and competitive oil and gas projects. Angolan service company Brimont Angola, for example, secured a contract in 2021 to procure specialty chemicals for Angolan NOC Sonangol. The contract covers all of Sonangol’s operated blocks. Additionally, maritime service provider OCTOMAR entered a joint venture with Angolan logistics provider CABSHIP to establish a diving and offshore marine company in the Cabinda Special Economic Zone. As new project developments kick off across the industry, opportunities for Angolan service providers and partners continue to grow.

“AECIPA member companies have developed significant knowhow and capabilities in recent years, taking on even more complex projects and delivering them to high industry standards, under budget and with world class HSE practices. We continue to see more collaboration between our members and other world class brands. We therefore encourage other companies not yet in Angola to partner with world class Angolan companies and take advantage of the big opportunities that the market offers” said Braulio de Brito, President of AECIPA who is also Executive Chairman and Founder of Tradinter, an Angolan O&G Service company.

AECIPA member companies have developed significant knowhow and capabilities in recent years, taking on even more complex projects and delivering them to high industry standards

Through the partnership, AECIPA member companies will receive a 10% discount on delegate passes, enabling companies to participate in conference offering including panel discussions, exhibition, and networking functions. The added benefits for Angolan companies align with AEW: Invest in African Energy’s objective to make energy poverty history by 2030 through increased participation by local firms in industry development and dialogue.

AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and governments and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Representing one of the largest oil and gas producers in Africa, Angola has a strong pipeline of projects underway that aim to maintain production at 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd) until 2027, thereafter increasing it to 1.18 million bpd. Major projects include the Cameia-Golfinho fields – with FID expected this year -; the 30,000 bpd CLOV Phase 3 Project on Block 17 – with production expected this year – and the start of operations of the first phase of the 30,000 bpd Cabinda Oil Refinery. At the same time, the company recently concluded a 12-block tender as part of its six-year licensing round – launched in 2019 – and expects the next round to be opened next year. With 43 wells set to drilled in 2024 and companies such as ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies and more making billion and million-dollar commitments to the country’s oil and gas industry, respectively, contractual opportunities for Angolan players are increasing.

The AECIPA-AEW: Invest in African Energy partnership aims to position Angolan service providers at the forefront of the continent’s growth. As such, the parties will hold a webinar ahead of the conference this November, exploring investment opportunities in Angola and the role of local companies in strengthening African economies. These discussions will be further unpacked during the conference in Cape Town. AECIPA Chairman, Eng. Bráulio de Brito, will also deliver a presentation during the conference, providing crucial insight into ongoing programs in Angola.

“AECIPA continues to champion professional initiatives within the Angolan oil and gas industry and the association’s commitment to creating economic opportunities for Angolan service providers is exemplary. African-based service providers play a catalyzing role in project development. By prioritizing local content, streamlining industry opportunities and investing in SMEs, Africa stands to make energy poverty history by 2030,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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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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