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Energy Giants National Oil Corporation (NOC), Eni, OMV, Repsol and TotalEnergies to Drive Libya’s Upstream Transformation at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025

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Leading energy players will discuss their investment plans and explore strategies for driving growth in Libya’s resource-rich sector on the panel, “Unlocking Libya: The Next Frontier for Exploration and Investment”

TRIPOLI, Libya, January 10, 2025/APO Group/ — 

Libya’s top international operators and the National Oil Corporation (NOC) will take center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit in Tripoli next week for the panel Unlocking Libya: The Next Frontier for Exploration and Investment. The panel will spotlight strategies for driving new exploration, overcoming investment barriers and fostering sector growth, while sharing insights into the opportunities and challenges in this resource-rich yet underexplored market. Farhat Bengdara, Chairman of the NOC, will deliver a keynote address before the panel, followed by featured speakers: 

  • National Oil Corporation (NOC)  
  • Luca Vignati, Upstream Director – Eni 
  • Berislav Gašo, Member of the Executive Board and Executive Vice President, Energy Division – OMV 
  • Francisco Gea, EMD Exploration & Production – Repsol 
  • Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa – TotalEnergies 

As the steward of Libya’s hydrocarbon resources, the NOC plays a vital role in driving the country’s energy ambitions by fostering partnerships with international operators and strengthening Libya’s position on the global and regional energy stage. The NOC is rolling out 45 greenfield and brownfield projects across the oil and gas value chain, with plans to revamp infrastructure and reach a production target of 2 million barrels per day. Additionally, the NOC is set to launch a licensing round in Q1 2025 to attract new upstream investment in onshore and offshore exploration blocks, and is expected to discuss its strategic initiatives and role in shaping Libya’s energy future at the upcoming summit.   

The Libya Energy & Economic Summit is set to take place in Tripoli on January 18-19, 2025. The event will bring together industry leaders, investors and policymakers, aiming to foster dialogue, secure investments and support the growth of Libya’s energy and infrastructure sectors. For more information, visit https://LibyaSummit.com 

Eni continues to lead exploration and production efforts in Libya, in strategic partnership with the NOC. Recently, it resumed onshore exploration with the A1-96/3 well in the Ghadames Basin and ongoing activities in Area B. Eni’s $8 billion Structures A&E Project, set to produce 750 million cubic feet per day by 2026, will play a critical role in meeting domestic energy needs and supporting Libya’s economic diversification goals. At LEES 2025, Eni will discuss how its projects contribute to Libya’s energy growth and the broader regional market. 

OMV remains a key player in Libya’s upstream sector, recently resuming exploration activities in the Sirte Basin with the drilling of the Essar well in the C103 license. The company is advancing plans to drill another well using an infrastructure-led approach and is partnering in the Murzuq Basin to expand its footprint. OMV will highlight these initiatives at LEES 2025, emphasizing its ongoing dedication to driving exploration and boosting investment in Libya’s hydrocarbon sector.  

Repsol’s extensive experience in upstream oil and gas operations has solidified its position as a key partner in Libya. The company is expanding its exploration footprint, planning to drill nine wells by November 2025, with ongoing activities in contract blocks NC115 and NC186. Repsol aims to achieve 350,000 barrels per day by the end of 2025, maximizing resource potential in key concessions. At LEES 2025, Repsol will showcase its contributions to Libya’s energy sector growth and its collaborative efforts to unlock the country’s oil and gas potential. 

TotalEnergies continues to lead Libya’s energy sector growth, contributing around half of the country’s oil production. At the Waha fields, the company has focused on reducing gas flaring and methane emissions while advancing frontier exploration. Additionally, TotalEnergies is driving Libya’s renewable energy future with a 500 MW solar PV project in partnership with the Renewable Energy Authority. The French major is expected to highlight its integrated approach to energy development, showcasing how its projects are helping unlock Libya’s potential and contribute to long-term energy security. 

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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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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.

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