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China Bridge Energy Commits to Bringing Innovative Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Financing Solutions

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Taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy serves as the premier deal-signing platform for African projects and international investors

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 12, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Maritime and energy firm China Bridge Energy is assessing project opportunities across Africa with a view to creating win-win collaborations and advancing the development of cost-effective oil and gas solutions. With experience in ship brokerage; financing and refinancing; ship building and conversion; and oil and gas projects, the company aims to use its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and financing solutions to address energy challenges and drive long-term economic growth.

A delegation from China Bridge Energy is joining the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference this November (4-8) to gain insight into African projects and partnership opportunities. With the aim of driving projects forward and fostering stronger commercial ties between Africa and China, the company is inviting African firms and energy stakeholders to engage during this year’s conference.

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

China Bridge Energy has a history of offering support for large-scale project developments in Africa. The company collaborated with the China Petroleum Technology and Development Corporation (CPTDC) to offer an EPC and financing package for the Coral South FLNG project in Mozambique. China Bridge Energy selected the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard and Black & Veatch as EPC partners while mobilizing a consortium comprising CPTDC, China Development Bank and Bank of China to offer a financing package to cover 90% of the project’s required funding.

China Bridge Energy represents a company that is focused on collaboration and unlocking real value across Africa’s oil and gas industry

In Cameroon, China Bridge Energy provided support for the Etinde Field Project, comprising 1.7 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves. The company partnered with CPTDC and China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (CPP) for the EPC. Additionally, to help fund the early stages, China Bridge Energy provided a short-term loan of $50 million (10% of the total contract price) and also arranged for another $50 million investment through the CMB Group to support the bidding process.

Additionally, in 2021, China Bridge Energy worked on a gas project in Morocco that involved three key components: building a gas processing plant, laying down pipelines and drilling wells. The company constructed a 120-km pipeline that connects to an existing pipeline to supply gas to local power plants. The project included drilling five wells before the gas was ready for use and seven more afterward. China Bridge Energy organized CPP to handle the plant construction and pipeline work

One of China Bridge Energy’s Nigerian clients is planning to build a FLNG facility with a storage capacity of 200,000 m³. The total cost of this project is $1.8 billion. China Bridge Energy reached out to the Bank of China and secured a financing solution for the project. For the construction, the company chose international contractors JGC and Technip to handle the entire process. In Ghana, the company provided an initial service plan for the Ghana Petroleum Hub – estimated to cost $60 billion. The project includes building refineries, storage tanks, petrochemical plants, jetties, a port and other infrastructure. To support the project, China Bridge Energy is working closely with its partners to offer both EPC and financing solutions.

Leveraging this experience, China Bridge Energy is assessing new opportunities in Africa’s energy sector. The company’s services include EPC solutions, with strong ties to Chinese shipyards such as China Merchants, Wison Shipward, China Ocean Shipping Company and more ensuring the effective procurement and construction of relevant modules for EPC projects. China Bridge Energy’s own shipyard has extensive experience in developing LNG modules. In terms of other engineering solutions such as pipeline, tanks and more, the company leverages its partnerships with professional engineering companies such as China Harbor Engineering Company, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation and others to provide full service ECP solutions.

In the financing side, China Bridge Energy offers a range of support to get projects off the ground. The company utilizes financing from both domestic banks in China, including the Bank of China and Export-Import Bank of China, as well as international corporations to support development. Opportunities for equity investments in projects are also available, with flexibility at the core of capital-raising. The company not only offers to provide a high percentage of the project’s financing but up to 50% equity investment. The company works closely with a range of Chinese off-takers, covering crude oil, LNG, LPG, methanol and other oil and gas-related products.

“China Bridge Energy represents a company that is focused on collaboration and unlocking real value across Africa’s oil and gas industry. With a strong project portfolio and experience operating across the African market, the company is committed to engaging with African government, national oil companies and private sector firms to drive more investment into African energy projects. This is what Africa needs: a strong global partner that is focused on value, collaboration and finding innovative solutions to project development,” 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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