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G20 Leaders to Convene at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Drive Investment, Advance Energy Security and Make Energy Poverty History

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African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 will feature a dedicated G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, with a focus on signing deals and promoting investment in African energy

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 7, 2025/APO Group/ — 

As the largest gathering of energy stakeholders on the African continent, this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies will host the G20 Africa Energy Investment forum. The event will showcase opportunities for G20 countries in the African oil, gas, mining and renewable energy space, promising to drive a new wave of investment across the continent. Key topics include strategies for increasing market stability, advancing energy security and investing in projects that will make energy poverty history by 2030.

Dubbed the premier event for the African energy sector, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 – taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3 – stands as the leading platform for advancing socioeconomic growth throughout the continent. As such, through strategic investment, dialogue and collaboration with delegations from G20 member countries, the event is set to pave the way for a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive energy future while fulfilling its mandate to make energy poverty history by 2030.

The G20 forum will connect a strong slate of government leaders, policymakers, industry titans and foreign investors for five days of deal-signing, one-on-one dialogues, project updates, exhibitions, panel discussions and more. The forum stands as the premier platform for the largest economies across the globe to engage with and invest in African opportunities.

With ambitious growth plans, vast untapped resources and growing investments, the eyes of the oil and gas industry are focused on Africa in 2025. In late-December, Senegal and Mauritania produced first gas from the massive Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project. First LNG production is expected shortly, with the first LNG cargo expected in Q1, 2025. Once fully operational, the first phase of the project is expected to produce around 2.3 million tons of LNG per year, with the first FLNG vessel having a nameplate capacity of 2.7 million tons per year.

Meanwhile, this year, global trading and investment company Mitsui & Co. is collaborating with energy major TotalEnergies and the Mozambique government to restart construction of the delayed $20 billion Mozambique LNG project. Mozambique is also moving forward with the development of its Area 4 LNG project, which boasts approximately 85 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas. Energy major ExxonMobil is leading construction of the Rovuma LNG facility while the Coral FLNG vessel is currently under construction in South Korea.

One of the largest projects on the continent, the $5-billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline recently reached 47.1% completion and is expected to deliver an estimated 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil from Uganda to global markets once operational in in 2026. Meanwhile, FID is expected for the Tanzania LNG project this year, paving the way for the country to tap into an estimated 36 tcf of natural gas.

Africa’s oil and gas bid rounds for 2025 signal a renewed push to position the continent as a leading energy frontier. Libya plans to launch a bid round featuring 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks in early 2025, as part of its strategy to boost oil output to two million barrels per day within five years. Meanwhile, Algeria’s first tender in a series of licensing rounds offers exploration and production opportunities for six onshore blocks, with contracts awarded through production sharing and participation agreements. Mauritania is expected to auction 15 offshore blocks, leveraging extensive seismic data and drawing interest from energy giants like bp and TotalEnergies. As part of its six-year licensing strategy, Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency is set to launch a limited public tender in 2025, offering up to 10 offshore blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins. With abundant hydrocarbon reserves and a growing demand for reliable energy sources, these bid rounds offer opportunities for international investors and operators to participate in shaping Africa’s energy future.

With a number of investment opportunities across every facet of the energy value chain, AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 and the G20 Africa Energy Investment forum promises to drive the discussions that will reshape the trajectory of the continent’s energy development. The event will focus on investment, sustainability and eradicating energy poverty in Africa, and stands as the foremost platform to sign deals and invest in partnerships across the continent’s energy sector.

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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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