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Global Financiers, Consultants to Detail Angolan Investment Outlook at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024

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Representatives from the Africa Finance Corporation, Standard Bank, Trade Development Bank and more have joined the Angola Oil & Gas conference this October

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LUANDA, Angola, August 19, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Angola anticipates an investment pipeline of up to $60 billion over the next five years as companies advance oil and gas projects across the country. Energy majors such as TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Chevron are investing in upstream oil and gas while E&P firms such as Afentra, Etu Energias, ReconAfrica and more expand their portfolios both on and offshore. As the pace of projects accelerates, so does the demand for accessible finance and legal support.

Global financiers and legal firms will join the Angola Oil & Gas conference & exhibition on October 2-3 to discuss investment opportunities, competitive fiscal regimes, and high-return projects supporting the country’s growth.

AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Taking place with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; national oil company Sonangol; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the African Energy Chamber; and the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute, the event is a platform to sign deals and advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Multilateral finance institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) provides project support through accessible financial solutions in Africa. In Angola, the company invested $60 million in Etu Energias – Angola’s largest private oil company – to support oil and gas production; is providing $100 million towards the construction of the 30,000 barrels per day Cabinda Oil Refinery; and invested approximately $165 million in Angola’s NOC Sonangol between 2021 and 2022. During AOG 2024, Taiwo Okwor, Vice President: Investments at the AFC will outline the impact these investments will have on Angola’s production.

Operating in eastern and southern Africa, development financial institution Trade and Development Bank (TBD) supports regional integration and development by providing trade and project finance. Recently, TBA secured a $100 million financing facility from British International Investment to support local businesses in Africa; signed an MoU with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation to enhance trade solutions; and secured a $150 million finance facility from the African Development Bank to boost intra-African trade. During AOG 2024, TDB Head: Coverage, Indian Ocean-Lusophone Orlando Chongo will discuss downstream expansion and regional growth.

In addition to multinational institutions, regional finance players play a central role in supporting project development in Angola. As Africa’s largest lender by assets, Standard Bank is looking at strengthening its support for capital-intensive projects. For Angola, this creates newfound opportunities for projects to advance across the oil and gas value chain. Standard Bank’s Head of Oil & Gas Coverage-Southern Africa Paul Eardley-Taylor is speaking on a panel titled Beyond Oil: Angola’s Rise as a Gas Powerhouse at AOG 2024.

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has a strong track record of providing finance towards projects that support trade, energy and infrastructure. With an Angola Representative Office that offers on-the-ground market intelligence services, RMB supports trade, finance, infrastructure and sovereign lending in the country. Liz Williamson, Head of Energy Corporate Finance at RMB is speaking on a panel titled Perspectives on Investment: The Key to Doing Business in Angola at AOG 2024.

Meanwhile, corporate and commercial law firm MC Jurist – with over 20 years’ experience in the Angolan petroleum sector – offers a range of services covering corporate and commercial matters, employment, shopping, customs and tax. Specializing in legal and tax consultancy, the firm is committed to supporting projects in Angola’s oil and gas industry. Nuno Catanas, Founding Partner at MC Jurist, is leading a Master Class for petroleum and oilfield service providers at AOG 2024. Titled Master Class to Petroleum and Oilfield Service Providers, the session offers companies a comprehensive guide to preparing winning bids and efficient contracts.

During the 2023 edition of AOG, insurance company Protteja Seguros signed a deal with oil and gas company Petromar to develop a partnership and collaborate on social responsibility. Specializing in insurance consultancy, Protteja Seguros aims to enhance financial strength and transparency in Angolan oil and gas. Kianda Troso, CEO of Protteja Seguros is speaking on a panel titled A Seat at the Table: Access to Finance for Angolan Service Companies.

Consultancy firm EY also supports the growth and operations of companies in Angola through assurance, tax, law, strategy and transaction services. The company is one of the oldest professional service organizations active in the market in Angola and provides SME support by offering financial solutions tailored to Angolan companies. During AOG 2024, EY’s Partner and Energy Leader Andre Afonso; Managing Partner Carlos Basto; Financial Services Consulting Leader João Rueff Tavares; and Global Risk Leader Rui Bastos are speaking.

For more insight into the AOG 2024 speaker lineup, visit https://apo-opa.co/3yxr6sQ

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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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.

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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