CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 21, 2026/APO Group/ –Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) has officially launched Prospect – a dedicated newsroom delivering structured news and reporting on the energy and mining sectors. The move marks an evolution from ECP’s foundations in media and African events into a more focused global news platform.

 

Prospect is now the group’s independent, online platform for comprehensive and timely coverage of energy and mining in Africa, Europe, the MENA region and the Americas.

 

As global energy and mining landscapes grow more complex, the need for clear and reliable reporting has intensified. Prospect responds to this need by offering curated news that brings together policy shifts, project developments and market activity in a cohesive and accessible format.

 

“The launch of Prospect represents an important step in how we deliver information to our audience. Our focus is on producing high-quality, relevant news that helps industry stakeholders stay informed and make sense of a rapidly evolving global environment,” says James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power.

 

Prospect maintains editorial independence but benefits from its close ties to ECP’s extensive network by leveraging established relationships with government bodies, national oil companies and international industry stakeholders. This approach ensures reporting that is accurate and appropriately contextualized.

Prospect is now live, featuring ECP’s full range of news and editorial content. Readers can explore the latest coverage at www.Prospect-Intel.com.

PARIS, France, April 20, 2026/APO Group/ –Cany Jobe, Director General of the Gambia Petroleum Commission, will join industry leaders at this week’s Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, bringing into focus one of West Africa’s most promising frontier exploration markets. As global investors increasingly look to diversify portfolios and secure early-stage opportunities, The Gambia is re-emerging as a compelling play within the MSGBC Basin – one of the most active hydrocarbon regions worldwide.

 

At IAE 2026, the country will be featured in a dedicated MSGBC spotlight session, highlighting basin-wide developments and growing alignment between emerging and producing markets. With neighboring Senegal and Mauritania already in production, attention is shifting south toward underexplored acreage, where The Gambia represents one of the last true first-mover opportunities.

 

Jobe is also expected to contribute to high-level discussions on de-risking frontier acreage – an increasingly critical theme as investors weigh geological potential against regulatory, technical and commercial uncertainties.

 

Recent efforts to enhance the country’s energy ecosystem are already reshaping investor perception. The launch of a new petroleum testing laboratory in 2026 marks a key step in strengthening regulatory oversight and operational standards, reinforcing confidence across the value chain. At the same time, the government has moved to reallocate and promote open acreage, signaling renewed upstream momentum following a period of limited activity. In March 2026, authorities confirmed that new exploration licenses had been awarded to three companies across open blocks.

 

This progress is underpinned by significant resource potential. Offshore blocks A1 and A4, located along the same geological trend as Senegal’s producing fields, benefit from extensive seismic data and proximity to existing infrastructure, offering potential for cost-effective development through tiebacks and shared services. Additional blocks, including A2 and A5, have historically attracted strong industry interest, with estimates pointing to substantial unrisked prospective resources.

 

Crucially, The Gambia’s position within the MSGBC Basin strengthens its overall investment case. The basin has seen a surge in activity in recent years, driven by major discoveries and increased capital deployment by international oil companies. As global players look to replenish reserves and diversify supply, West Africa is playing an increasingly important role in the global energy landscape.

 

As discussions in Paris turn toward energy security, supply diversification and frontier opportunity, The Gambia is positioning itself firmly within that narrative. With improving regulatory clarity, newly available acreage and strong geological fundamentals, the country is moving from potential to a clear investment proposition.

LUANDA, Angola, April 20, 2026/APO Group/ –Petrobras President Magda Chambriard has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8. Building on a series of deals signed between Angola and Brazil in recent months, Chambriard’s participation cements the re-entry of a major deepwater operator into Angola and the strengthening of South Atlantic upstream partnerships.

 

Chambriard’s participation comes at a time when Petrobras is renewing its engagement with Angola. In 2025, the company signed two deals, marking its return to the market and commitment to assessing exploration opportunities. A May 2025 deal with Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol signaled the start of research and development activities between the companies, outlining bilateral cooperation in the fields of oil, gas and associated sectors. This followed an agreement signed between Petrobras and Angola’s upstream regulator the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency in March 2025 for the joint study of offshore acreage in Angola.

These agreements collectively signal more than just Petrobras’ return to Angola: they reflect a broader geopolitical and industry shift toward South–South cooperation in energy development. In March 2026, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy signed an MoU with Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water, formalizing a joint agenda focused on the exchange of experiences, institutional development and the strengthening of public policies between the nations. The agreement aims to advance cooperation in energy planning, power generation and transmission as well as capacity building, supporting Angolan electrification. While the deal reflects opportunities for collaboration in energy, it is the oil and gas sector that Angola-Brazil cooperation truly stands out.

Given their geological similarities, Angola and Brazil are well positioned to leverage cross-Atlantic cooperation to strengthen their respective oil and gas markets. For its part, Brazil represents one of the world’s most prolific deepwater markets, with projects such as the Lula oilfield in the Santos Basin established as the world’s largest ultra-deepwater fields. By 2030, over 600 wells are expected to be drilled at Lula, with Brazil’s national production forecasted to reach 4.9 million bpd by 2032.

Angola features similar geological potential, with the same salt tectonics and conjugate-margin petroleum systems witnessed on the African side of the Atlantic. Strong geology and competitive fiscals have strengthened Angola’s attractiveness as a deepwater player, with ongoing exploration and production programs cementing the country’s status as a leading deepwater producer. TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil recently signed a Principles Agreement for the allocation of four blocks in the Benguela and Namibe basins, bringing renewed momentum to deepwater exploration efforts. Azule Energy plans to drill the Kiando prospect at Block 47 in 2026, while Shell recently farmed into ultra-deepwater Blocks 49 and 50.

For Petrobras, leveraging experiences gained in Brazil could support Angola’s deepwater drive. As the company strengthens its position in the Angolan market, Chambriard’s presence at AOG 2026 underscores the growing importance of Brazil–Angola cooperation in shaping the future of deepwater oil and gas development in the South Atlantic.

AOG 2026 provides a strategic platform for these discussions, bringing together NOCs, international operators, investors and policymakers to shape the next phase of Angola’s oil and gas development. Petrobras’ renewed engagement in Angola, combined with strengthening government-to-government cooperation between Brazil and Angola, signals growing momentum around joint development, knowledge sharing and cross-Atlantic investment.