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India Accelerates Energy Push into Africa as Global Markets Shift

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Amid declining Russian oil imports and rising energy demand, India is ramping up investments across Africa’s oil, gas and renewables sectors — with African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies set to deepen Africa’s partnership with this key G20 nation

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 23, 2025/APO Group/ –India is increasingly turning to Africa as a strategic partner in its efforts to diversify energy sources and secure future supply. This shift in focus comes as India’s crude oil imports from Russia fell to a two-year low in February 2025, prompting a renewed push to diversify its sources of energy. According to Reuters, India’s oil imports from African nations rose dramatically to about 330,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February, more than doubling from 143,000 bpd in January.

This month, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), one of the country’s top refiners, is set to receive two million barrels of Nigeria’s Okwuibome crude, alongside one million barrels each from Nigeria’s Akpo and Angola’s Mostarda fields. This growing engagement reflects Africa’s strategic position within the G20 framework, as the continent continues to strengthen ties with G20 countries and solidify its role as a key partner in global energy security.

New Investments

India’s shift toward Africa is also being seen through its latest investments. Last month, ONGC sanctioned a $175 million loan to support the Area 1 Mozambique Project. Three Indian state-run companies – ONGC Videsh, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) and Oil India Ltd –  hold a combined 30% stake in the project. The project targets 75 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas, with Area 1 encompassing major gas fields such as Windjammer, Barquentine, Lagosta, Camarão, Golfinho, Orca and Atum. In December 2024, BPCL announced plans to invest approximately $32.9 billion on its exploration and production blocks in Mozambique and Brazil, further solidifying India’s growing role in Africa’s energy landscape and showcasing its commitment to expanding energy partnerships on the continent.

The country is also turning its focus to Nigeria, where it has been involved in small-scale refining opportunities, including a chemicals and fertilizer plant, and made a $14 billion investment pledge in 2023. Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston last month, ONGC reaffirmed India’s focus on increasing investments in Africa, as well as the Middle East and Latin America. In response to this strategic shift, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has urged Indian investors to capitalize on opportunities in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, especially in refining and natural gas. With attractive reforms in place, Nigeria is eager to expand its refining capacity and reduce dependency on imported refined products.

Support for Renewables

In addition to fossil fuels, Indian companies are positioning themselves as key players in Africa’s energy transition to renewable sources. Egypt is currently in discussions with Indian renewable energy company ReNew Energy to develop a $8 billion green hydrogen project in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, aiming to produce 220,000 tons of green hydrogen annually upon completion and establish Egypt as a regional clean energy hub. Meanwhile, the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Global Solar Facility – which aims to provide clean energy access to 200 million Africans by 2030 – recently received a $25 million funding boost from the Indian government. ISA is working to replicate India’s solar energy success across Africa, with 30 solar-focused projects currently under development across the continent.

In parallel, Indian financial institutions are stepping up support for Africa’s renewable energy infrastructure. In December 2024, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) secured a $300 million syndicated loan from a consortium of Indian banks to fund renewable energy projects and broader infrastructure development across the continent. The deal marked a milestone in AFC’s efforts to diversify its international investor base, highlighting a growing appetite for African opportunities and introducing several Indian lenders to the continent – many of whom were participating for the first time.

Further Energy Collaboration

Amid this expanding engagement, African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies will play a pivotal role in deepening India’s energy partnerships with Africa. The conference, taking place on September 29–October 3, 2025 in Cape Town, will feature high-level panels, deal signings, project showcases and investor forums aimed at fostering cross-border collaboration and partnerships.

With more than 10 African nations launching new licensing rounds and farm-in opportunities, the continent is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for Indian exploration and production firms. Additionally, downstream projects – including pipelines, refineries, and storage infrastructure – further enhance the scope for Indian investment. As India looks to diversify its energy sources and secure long-term supply chains, Africa presents a strategic opportunity to deepen its energy partnerships and expand its footprint in the global energy market.

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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