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Honorable Tom Alweendo Leads Namibian Delegation to Equatorial Guinea

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Tom Alweendo will be accompanied by Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino, NAMCOR Head Immanuel Mulunga alongside other high-level executives during his official visit to Equatorial Guinea

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 29, 2022/APO Group/ — 

A high-level delegation from Namibia led by Energy Minister Tom Alweendo will travel to Equatorial Guinea to hold bilateral meetings and visit oil and gas facilities. Centered around knowledge sharing and capacity building, the visit aims to improve regional cooperation, strengthen Namibian skills and workforce capacity, while ushering in a new era of growth for the Namibian energy industry on the back of Equatorial Guinean insight. Minister Alweendo will be accompanied by Maggy Shino, Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner and Immanuel Mulunga, Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), as well as other high-level dignitaries.

During the visit, Minister Alweendo will conduct bilateral meetings with a suite of Equatorial Guinean officials including H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea. What’s more, the delegation will be conducting official visits to numerous oil and gas installations, with Equatorial Guinean officials sharing mistakes, successes and best practices regarding oil and gas development. With specific focus granted to natural gas monetization and local content, the visit aims to encourage joint ventures between the two countries, strengthen cross-border cooperation while nourishing and improving skills and local capacity.

Meanwhile, following the visit, Equatorial Guinean industry experts have committed to training Namibia engineers at Equatorial Guinea’s Punta Europa Liquefied Natural Gas terminal – run by U.S. company, Marathon Oil Corporation. The training will be key for Namibia’s burgeoning oil and gas industry as it will ensure Namibians lead the development of the country’s oil and gas projects.

The minister will meet with many local Equatorial Guinean firms to encourage local firms to meet and encourage joint ventures and expand on local content

With Namibia’s energy sector bound for unprecedented growth due to two major oil and gas discoveries this year, Hon Alweendo is committed to ensuring energy developments translate into tangible benefits for the Namibian population. As such, with his visit to Equatorial Guinea, the minister is focused on leveraging regional cooperation and knowledge sharing in pursuit of industry success. For Namibia, Equatorial Guinea represents the ideal partner in the country’s journey towards industry revival. As a regional gas hub in its own right, Equatorial Guinea’s years of experience as an oil and gas producer, as well as its success regarding infrastructure rollout and processing facilities, make the country the perfect knowledge sharing partner for Namibia. In addition to establishing a competitive domestic industry, Equatorial Guinea’s success lies in its capacity to unlock, monetize and process regional gas reserves. As such, as Namibia’s own oil and gas industry unfolds, insight learned from a regional powerhouse such as Equatorial Guinea will be key for ensuring projects are developed rapidly and sustainably.

Speaking during a roundtable interview organized by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) on Friday August 26, H.E. Minister Lima stated that, “The Namibian minister will be coming to Equatorial Guinea, visiting the LNG, methanol and energy plants, so that they will know how they work. The minister will meet with many local Equatorial Guinean firms to encourage local firms to meet and encourage joint ventures and expand on local content. We will support them with knowledge about ports, pipelines and infrastructure development. We will talk about how Namibia needs to fast track its development.”

Hon Alweendo’s visit to Equatorial Guinea will be imperative for Namibia’s burgeoning oil and gas industry. Namibia is on the precipice of unprecedented industry growth, and through the visit, the country is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring development is led by Namibians,” Stated Jude Kearney, former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Services Industries and Trade Finance., adding that, “In addition to strengthening regional cooperation, the visit will usher in a new era of knowledge sharing and insight between Equatorial Guinea and Namibia.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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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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