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Centurion Law Group (CLG) Earns #1 Ranking on Chambers and Partners’ Global Guide 2025: Equatorial Guinea

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Representing the largest law firm in Equatorial Guinea, CLG’s strong expertise in the oil and gas sector has supported international transactions in the country

SANDTON, South Africa, February 19, 2025/APO Group/ –Legal, tax and business advisory conglomerate CLG (www.CLGGlobal.com/) – formerly Centurion Law Group – is supporting oil and gas developments in Africa through its innovative and adaptable approach to client services. In Equatorial Guinea, CLG represents the largest law firm, focused on advising foreign companies operating in the country. The firm has a number one ranking on research firm Chambers and Partners’ Global Guide 2025: Equatorial Guinea, underscoring its role as a major legal advisor and advocate for energy development in the country.

With strong expertise in facilitating international transactions, CLG offers a wealth of private sector legal support for oil and gas companies in Equatorial Guinea. The firm boasts multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional expertise of market-leading and experienced lawyers who provide legal advice across the energy and infrastructure value chain. As such, CLG has supported international companies seeking business opportunities in Equatorial Guinea. The company acted as counsel to several major international oil and drilling companies in Equatorial Guinea as well as neighboring Cameroon, Gabon and the broader West African region. This has supported exploration and production efforts while driving projects forward in the upstream sector.

The firm’s strong track record highlights the role CLG has and will continue to play in supporting oil and gas transactions in Equatorial Guinea

CLG was also responsible for negotiating an Umbrella Agreement – alongside ancillary contractual documents – to establish the requisite legal and fiscal framework for the Fortuna FLNG project. Representing Africa’s first independent deepwater FLNG project, the development serves as a crucial part of the country’s Gas Mega Hub, aimed at monetizing stranded resources both domestically and regionally. The framework covers the facilitation, development, financing and operation of the FLNG project. This agreement coincided with the negotiation and signing of a Unitization Agreement and Unit Operating Agreement between the government and several oil companies, as well as a crude oil supply contract between an undisclosed exploration and production company and the government of Equatorial Guinea.

Beyond Equatorial Guinea, CLG’s extensive network of offices and lawyers supports private transactions both within Africa and abroad. With over 300 attorneys and business advisors, nine core practice areas, and 25 global offices spanning 40 nationalities and 50 countries, CLG is committed to providing comprehensive support across a broad spectrum of professional services. The company has 16 offices in Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, South Sudan, Ghana, Cameroon, Mauritius and more. CLG also opened an office in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo in June 2024, strengthening its support for Congolese energy projects as a suite of private companies expand their presence across the market. With Congo striving to bolster exploration and production in the oil and gas industry, CLG’s Pointe-Noire offices will not only facilitate transactions but reduce perceived risk through its insights in the relevant legal, tax and investment climate.

Meanwhile, the company advises on complex legal, financial and commercial issues related to upstream, midstream and downstream projects in the oil and gas sector; power generation projects across all technologies and fuels; and contracts related to the energy transition and use of clean technologies.  In Uganda, CLG advises clients seeking growth opportunities in the oil and gas sector. In 2023, the company successfully advised Oranto Petroleum Limited’s oil exploration license extension by two years. The license covers the Ngassa Deep and Ngassa Shallow exploration areas.

“CLG is an African law firm with a commitment to Africa. The firm’s strong track record highlights the role CLG has and will continue to play in supporting oil and gas transactions in Equatorial Guinea. Its expertise in the oil, gas and mining industries – in tandem with its strong international presence – makes it a strategic partner for companies as they expand their portfolios continent-wide,” states Manuel Oliveira, Managing Director, CLG Equatorial Guinea.

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Venezuela Energy Week Confirms 19 August Date for Houston Industry Showcase

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Officially supported by Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, the Houston Industry Showcase will take place on 19 August, convening U.S. energy leaders ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas

HOUSTON, United States of America, August 10, 2026/APO Group/ –The organizers of Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) have confirmed that the Houston Industry Showcase will take place on 19 August 2026 at The Post Oak Hotel. Officially supported by Venezuela’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and national oil company PDVSA, the event will bring together U.S. energy companies, investors and policymakers to explore commercial opportunities ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas in February.

The showcase will feature Minister of Hydrocarbons Paula Henao as a keynote speaker, providing an update on Venezuela’s energy priorities, investment agenda and opportunities for international partnership. Her participation underscores the country’s commitment to strengthening engagement with global industry as it seeks to expand production and unlock new upstream investment.

Bringing together exploration and production companies, independent operators, oilfield service providers, engineering firms, technology companies and financial institutions, the Houston Industry Showcase will examine opportunities across exploration, production optimization, infrastructure rehabilitation and field development.

As Venezuela works to increase oil and gas production, demand is expected to grow for the technical expertise of U.S. service providers in drilling, well intervention, completion services, production optimization, artificial lift, digital oilfield technologies and infrastructure rehabilitation. Houston-based industry leaders – including SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, Weatherford and a broad network of EPC contractors, equipment manufacturers and specialized service companies – are well positioned to support the modernization of mature fields, improve operational efficiency and deliver the technologies and services needed for future upstream projects.

The Houston event follows a successful Industry Showcase in London, which brought together international investors, operators and energy service companies to explore Venezuela’s evolving investment landscape. Building on that momentum, the Houston edition will deepen engagement with the U.S. energy industry and strengthen commercial dialogue ahead of Venezuela Energy Week 2027.

Venezuela Energy Week – the country’s largest energy investment platform to date – has been confirmed for 22–25 February 2027 in Caracas. Organized by Energy Capital & Power, the event will bring together government leaders, investors and industry stakeholders from across the global energy value chain.

To register for the Houston Industry Showcase on August 19, visit https://apo-opa.co/4g0TncR. To learn more about delegate, sponsorship and partnership opportunities for the showcase or to secure your place at Venezuela Energy Week 2027 in Caracas, contact info@venezuelaenergyweek.com.

Supporting Venezuela’s Earthquake Recovery
Our thoughts are with the people and communities affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. As the country begins the long process of recovery, we encourage members of the global energy community to support relief and reconstruction efforts through the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela, which channels contributions from individuals, companies and organizations to emergency assistance, essential services and long-term rebuilding efforts.

To learn more or make a contribution, please visit the CAF Recovery and Reconstruction Fund for Venezuela (https://apo-opa.co/4hkvteE).

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

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Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) Secures New Patent for Smart Stabilization System from Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

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The Smart Stabilization System is a pioneering digital market infrastructure designed to stabilize asset markets by intelligently managing supply-demand gaps and mitigating excessive volatility

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, August 10, 2026/APO Group/ –The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org) is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has granted a new patent for its innovative Smart Stabilization System.

 

The patent was granted on 10 July 2026 under Singapore Patent No. 10202250873B for the invention titled “A Computer Network Stabilization System and Method.” The patent application was filed on 1 September 2022 and was formally granted following a comprehensive review process.

This achievement reflects our commitment to translating pioneering research into practical solutions that contribute to economic resilience and sustainable development

The Smart Stabilization System is a pioneering digital market infrastructure designed to stabilize asset markets by intelligently managing supply-demand gaps and mitigating excessive volatility. Leveraging sophisticated algorithms and advanced simulation models, the system is designed to anticipate supply and demand imbalances and implement programmable stabilization measures before they escalate into market disruptions.

Unlike traditional stabilization mechanisms that rely on capital reserves, buffer funds, or external interventions, the Smart Stabilization System introduces a next-generation framework for achieving autonomous market stabilization through proactive and programmed stabilization mechanisms. By incorporating distributed ledger technology and cryptographic trust mechanisms, the platform enhances transparency, trust, and operational resilience for digital asset and commodity markets.

The successful patent grant reflects IsDBI’s growing contribution to technological innovation and its commitment to developing knowledge-based solutions that address contemporary economic and development challenges.

Since filing the patent application back in 2022, the Institute has continued to advance the Smart Stabilization System through ongoing development and testing, aimed to expand its practical applications and support future capitalization opportunities. These advancements have positioned the system as a potentially transformative solution for enhancing stability and resilience in increasingly digital and interconnected economies.

Commenting on this occasion, Dr. Sami Al-Suwailem, Acting Director General of IsDBI, said, “The grant of this patent by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore further strengthens the Institute’s position as a leader in developing innovative knowledge-based solutions that leverage modern technologies to address complex development challenges. This achievement reflects our commitment to translating pioneering research into practical solutions that contribute to economic resilience and sustainable development.”

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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.

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