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European Union (EU)-Africa Chamber of Commerce and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Union (EU)-Africa Business Relations

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This partnership will foster enhanced economic ties, business opportunities, and knowledge-sharing across Europe and Africa

BRUSSELS, Belgium, November 20, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of promoting sustainable business development, investment, and strong private sector growth between the two continents. As the official communications partner, APO Group will support EUACC events, initiatives, and outreach efforts through strategic press release distribution, media monitoring, and expert public relations support.

The mission of the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce is to contribute to the growth of a robust African private sector, facilitate meaningful dialogues on key economic and policy topics, and encourage mutually beneficial partnerships between Europe and Africa. In 2024, Africa hosts 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies and ranks as the second-fastest-growing economic region globally, behind Asia. EUACC works as a key facilitator for harnessing these opportunities by providing a platform for debate, connecting business leaders, and opening new avenues for career and business growth across Africa. Drawing on extensive experience in supporting Africa’s private sector ecosystem, EUACC empowers European companies to explore and invest in the continent’s vibrant industries, advancing cross-continental economic collaboration. As part of its advocacy for the African private sector, EUACC has developed a comprehensive strategy focused on five key pillars: access to finance, markets, innovation, influence, and sustainability. This targeted approach ensures impactful support for businesses and promotes sustainable development across Africa.

Commenting on the partnership, Sonia Toro, Executive Director of the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce, said, “This partnership with APO Group represents an exciting opportunity to advance our mission of connecting European and African businesses. APO Group’s extensive experience in the African market, combined with their communications expertise, will help us bring greater visibility to our initiatives and drive impactful conversations on economic cooperation. Together, we aim to empower businesses, foster mutual growth, and deepen the relationship between Europe and Africa.”

APO Group’s extensive experience in the African market, combined with their communications expertise, will help us bring greater visibility to our initiatives

APO Group’s Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), added, “We are honoured to work with the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce to support stronger business ties across Europe and Africa. This partnership is a powerful avenue for encouraging new opportunities for trade, investment, and innovation between our continents. At APO Group, we’re committed to leveraging our expertise to amplify EUACC’s voice, helping to highlight the tremendous potential within the EU-Africa business landscape.”

Since its founding 17 years ago, APO Group has grown steadily, providing press release distribution and communications services to over 300 clients, 85% of whom are multinational companies. Its client roster includes industry giants such as Microsoft, TikTok, Coca-Cola, the NBA, Marriott, Canon, Western Union, MasterCard, KFC, GoDaddy, GE, Jeep, Toshiba, Vodacom, Universal Music, Binance, Kaspersky, Pfizer, and AstraZeneca, as well as major institutions like the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank, and the European Investment Bank. From 2012 to 2024, APO Group achieved an average annual growth rate of 35%, all without external funding, a testament to the demand for their specialised expertise and strong presence in the African market.

Through this partnership, the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce will leverage APO Group’s communication expertise to enhance the reach and impact of its key initiatives, which include trade missions, business forums, and networking events. APO Group will also assist EUACC in promoting major events such as the annual EU-Africa Business Forum, which brings together business leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss opportunities and challenges within the EU-Africa trade corridor.

With this partnership, EUACC is poised to broaden its impact, helping ensure that the voices and achievements of African and European enterprises are recognised on the global stage.

This strategic alliance marks an important milestone in EUACC’s journey, as it continues to create lasting connections, drive new opportunities, and elevate the economic partnership between Europe and Africa. Together, EUACC and APO Group look forward to a shared mission of nurturing a dynamic, sustainable, and mutually beneficial future for both continents.

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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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