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Canon Celebrates Ten Years of Sheetfed Inkjet Heritage

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Canon’s success in the sheetfed inkjet market builds on its twelve-year leadership in continuous feed inkjet technology and long experience in highly reliable sheetfed media handling and printing

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 26, 2025/APO Group/ –Today Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) begins its celebrations of a decade of excellence in sheetfed inkjet printing, marking both its technological innovation and its unmatched expertise in deployment, integration, and support. Under the campaign theme ‘Progress Powered by Passion’, Canon is commemorating its journey from launching the first B3 sheetfed inkjet press, the pioneering VarioPrint i300, to setting the de facto standard in sheetfed inkjet production with its market-leading varioPRINT iX3200. The campaign will also highlight how Canon’s long experience in sheetfed inkjet – and even longer in continuous feed – has created a service and support ecosystem that ensures customer success. With more than 700 sheetfed inkjet installations globally, Canon has developed industry-leading expertise in every aspect of digital print integration. A team of over 2,400 specialists across EMEA combines deep technical knowledge with practical business transformation and operational production experience, delivering comprehensive solution design, project management, colour, media, and workflow consulting, business development and support services.

The success of Canon’s sheetfed inkjet technology is best exemplified through its transformative impact on customers. VistaPrint, owned by Cimpress plc a global leader in mass customisation, strengthened its partnership with Canon in 2020 when its Venlo, Netherlands facility invested in its first varioPRINT iX3200.

Walter Scotti, VP Manufacturing at VistaPrint, Venlo, emphasises the strategic value of this partnership: “Canon and VistaPrint have forged a deep partnership and are ready to work together on future innovation. As print technology continues to evolve, this partnership stands to support faster delivery, fewer manual touchpoints, improved digital workflows and, above all, consistently high quality that inspires VistaPrint’s customers.

“We are very excited to offer relevant and competitive offerings to our customers, to empower them through technology and remain their design and marketing partner of choice. Therefore it’s key to be able to count on valuable partners such as Canon.”

This sentiment is echoed by ProPack Limited, where the implementation of the varioPRINT iX3200 has delivered significant business benefits. James Clough, Managing Director, ProPack, comments: “The Canon varioPRINT iX3200 has allowed us to be more competitive with elements of new business that we couldn’t win before. We can produce things more economically for customers and still maintain a really good profit margin, so we’ve transitioned some work from the toner devices.”

ProPack’s Business Development Director, Nicola Cummins, particularly values Canon’s commitment to ongoing support: “Previous manufacturers will complete a deal and then move on, but with Canon we speak every single week. Our Canon Account Manager is always trying to educate and see where he can support us further. For us, that’s the really strong selling point of Canon.”

We are very excited to offer relevant and competitive offerings to our customers, to empower them through technology and remain their design and marketing partner of choice

Canon’s success in the sheetfed inkjet market builds on its twelve-year leadership in continuous feed inkjet technology and long experience in highly reliable sheetfed media handling and printing. This combined expertise has enabled Canon to realize its vision of merging inkjet technology’s high productivity and cost efficiency with the flexibility of sheetfed printing, creating solutions that complement traditional offset printing and facilitate the transition of shorter runs to digital production.

Technologies for the outputs of tomorrow 

With a focus on high-value applications, the Canon varioPRINT iX3200 prints in 1200 x 1200 dpi at up to 9,120 SRA3 images per hour and more than 4500 SRA3 4/4 per hour, with a duty cycle of between one million and ten million A4 images per month. Delivering an uptime of over 90%, it can print on a wide range of media and features proprietary iQuariusIX ink and printing technology to deliver high output quality, achieving a 91% reproduction of Pantone spot colours, which has been verified by certifications from Fogra and Idealliance.

Engineered for high quality, productivity and flexibility, the production capacity of the B3 sheetfed inkjet press Canon varioPRINT iX1700 – which will be available later this year – will range between 300,000 and 1.5 million A4 images per month, and has a new set of inks and printheads, enabling it to produce high-quality print applications such as marketing collateral, books and demanding business communication applications.

Meanwhile, the new varioPRESS iV7 B2 sheetfed inkjet press, which was unveiled at drupa 2024 and will be available later this year, will be able to produce up to 4.5 million B2 images per month. Delivering unprecedented levels of productivity with more than 8700 B2 4/0 per hour, the press has been engineered to enable customers to easily meet demanding service level agreements and turnaround times, while cutting costs and boosting efficiency.

Canon’s long experience and continuous innovation in printhead and ink development, media handling, drying and fixation technologies delivers consistent, high quality and detailed output with a broad colour gamut throughout its portfolio and across a range of applications.

Jennifer Kolloczek, Senior Director, Marketing & Innovation, Production Printing, Canon EMEA, says “This year, we celebrate our heritage and success in digital printing. As a global leader in sheetfed inkjet production print, we have been at the forefront of this technology since 2015, and we’re still just as passionate about it today. Over the past ten years, hundreds of print service providers have built and continue to build their business with us, thus far printing more than 66 billion A4 images on our sheetfed inkjet presses worldwide and placing Canon at the forefront of the ultra-heavy production B3 segment in EMEA.

“We have lived and breathed and proved the power of digital sheetfed inkjet and we’re proud to work with customers that push us to innovate harder and test the boundaries of what’s possible in production print technology. This year, as we celebrate ten years of sheetfed inkjet innovations, we’re excited to showcase and celebrate some of those partnerships at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 and inspire the print pioneers of tomorrow. Our extensive range of professional services and printing solutions, encompassing both toner and inkjet technologies, represents the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio and uniquely positions Canon to address the requirements of print service providers across the spectrum, while delivering superior technology, exceptional service, and unmatched expertise in applications and operations.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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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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