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Canon Central and North Africa unveils remarkable Sales Growth Milestones at Inaugural ‘Executive Circle’ Conference

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This new forum signifies a paradigm shift in the company’s approach to partnership engagement, underscoring a strategic focus on elevating the customer experience

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, December 4, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) introduces ‘Executive Circle’, transforming and elevating the customer relationship; Double-digit growth estimated to achieve a 13% for the year 2023; Drive sustainable profit with a healthy progress year on year in order to deliver long-term value for all of our stakeholders and customers.

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is thrilled to announce a transformative change in its approach to partnership engagement. The highly anticipated annual partner gathering, which took place on 8-9 November 2023 in Georgia, underwent a comprehensive rebranding initiative and was unveiled in a completely new form – the ‘Executive Circle’. This exclusive platform provided a unique opportunity for participants to engage in profound conversations about the future of the industry and collaborative strategies for navigating the ever-changing business landscape, while enhancing the customer experience. 

This new forum signifies a paradigm shift in the company’s approach to partnership engagement, underscoring a strategic focus on elevating the customer experience.

More than just a gathering of key partners, this exclusive event emphasized strategic high-level discussions, future trends, networking, and open communication among executives. This revamped gathering represented a significant step toward enhancing the overall customer journey and ensuring Canon’s partners are well-equipped to navigate the industry’s challenges and explore opportunities. The goal was to transform the overall customer experience associated with Canon products, before, after, and during their interactions.

“Our inaugural Executive Circle Conference was a resounding success, highlighting the immense strength of collaboration, leaving a profound impact on all participants, and reaffirming our commitment to fostering positive change in the industry. The insightful discussions, valuable insights, and collaborative efforts that emerged during this event exceeded our expectations,” stated Somesh Adukia, Managing Director of Canon Central and North Africa.

This initiative is an exclusive platform designed to foster strategic conversations, explore future trends, facilitate networking, and encourage open communication

“This initiative is an exclusive platform designed to foster strategic conversations, explore future trends, facilitate networking, and encourage open communication. This revamped gathering has been created to provide even greater value to our esteemed partners. It is a collaborative space where meaningful conversations about our industry’s future can thrive. I strongly believe that through this platform, Canon and its partners can shape the future together, navigating the ever-changing landscape with shared insights and innovative solutions. Furthermore, this event will also serve as an opportunity to celebrate our shared success. It is a chance to recognise the achievements we have accomplished together and the milestones we have reached.”

Additionally, Canon has introduced fresh branding with a new logo that serves as a symbolic representation of connection and collaboration. The design of the new logo adeptly captures the essence of the Executive Circle, where collaborative efforts and shared insights converge to shape a forward-thinking, customer-centric future.

Central to this evolution is Canon’s ongoing infrastructure work in key markets, which includes channel expansion and enhancements to distribution models in key focus markets. The current strategic emphasis is on elevating the customer experience to the next level, reflecting the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, and meeting the evolving needs of its customer base. With these strong foundations laid, Canon’s primary focus has transitioned towards enhancing the customer experience significantly.

In 2023, Canon has achieved significant milestones in its commitment to enhancing a comprehensive customer experience, working closely with its valued partners. The company is fostering mutual growth with its partners based in Ghana, Libya, Morocco, and Kenya through its Closer to Customer strategy, reinforcing its distribution network in these markets. Guided by Canon’s corporate philosophy of ‘Kyosei’, partnerships form the cornerstone of every aspect of the company’s endeavours.

Through a series of strategic initiatives, the company has reinforced its dedication to customer satisfaction. Notable among these endeavours is Canon’s Contact Centre in Egypt, designed with utmost customer convenience in mind, ensuring seamless support and assistance, further enhancing the overall customer experience. Furthermore, Canon’s Multicam show, a dynamic event spanning Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria, where customers engaged firsthand with Canon’s latest multicamera products and solutions, proved to be a tremendous success. Additionally, Canon has introduced an Experience Centre, which serves as an immersive space where customers can interact with the company’s products in real-life scenarios, enhancing their understanding and satisfaction. The partnership between Canon and Broadcast System Solutions (BSS) in Egypt resulted in the launch of a new showroom, further enhancing the customer experience. Moreover, Canon’s strategic expansion into Togo and Benin strengthened its footprint in West Africa, highlighting its commitment to regional growth and accessibility.

Additionally, Canon has successfully established an outstanding presence in the region, boasting six local offices and a dedicated workforce of 133 employees. With 50 tier one partners and a substantial investment in brand awareness, the company has significantly enhanced its market footprint. Before setting up offices in the region, there was a limited local Canon team on the ground, a constrained distribution structure, minimal demand creation, and limited brand awareness. This transformation highlights the company’s commitment to expanding its reach and strengthening its position in the African market.

Canon is committed to regional expansion by prioritising sustained growth with valued business partners. Simultaneously, the company aims to broaden its reach by fostering increased partnerships and enhancing value propositions to customers. This commitment extends to the local offices and talented employees engaged in Central and North Africa, contributing not only to the company’s success but also making meaningful contributions to the local economies.

The conference proved to be a pivotal event where industry leaders engaged in insightful discussions, valuable insights, and collaborative efforts. Together, partners embarked on a transformative journey, laying the groundwork for a more promising and prosperous future in the industry.

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.

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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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