CAIRO, Egypt, February 20, 2025/APO Group/ —

• Reaffirming its Commitment to Long-Term Partnerships: Canon’s Exclusive Event Focused on Technological Advancements and Market growth in Egypt
• Canon’s strategic return to Egypt delivered an immersive visual experience, featuring dedicated zones for key verticals: Commercial Print, In-House Production, Corporate, Education, Retail, CAD, and Interior Décor.

Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging technology, hosted an exclusive event named- ‘The Innovation Summit’ in Cairo, Egypt on 18 and 19 February. This exclusive gathering for business partners and end-customers underscored Canon’s commitment to strengthening relationships and enhancing customer experience with key partners, reaffirming its leadership in the Egyptian printing market, and showcasing cutting-edge technological advancements that drive innovation and efficiency.

As Egypt’s print industry continues its evolution—driven by digital transformation, rising demand for high-quality production, and increasing investments in automation—Canon’s presence in the market remains pivotal. The country’s commercial printing sector is projected to grow significantly, with the digital printing market expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% during the forecast period (https://apo-opa.co/4k6AxSD). Event like ‘The Innovation Summit’ plays a crucial role in bridging technology with business needs, offering tailored solutions that empower partners across various industries. This platform enabled Canon to reinforce its leadership in Egypt’s printing market, showcase its advanced solutions, and demonstrate its unwavering commitment to seamless workflow integration, industry-specific innovations, and expanding its dealer and distribution network to ensure greater accessibility.

Amine Djouahra, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa, shared: “At Canon, we are committed to empowering our partners and customers by providing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enable customisation across industries. This event is a testament to our ‘Master the Basics’ strategy in action—strengthening our presence, enhancing service excellence, and delivering value-driven solutions. By showcasing our cutting-edge technologies, we are equipping businesses with the essential tools to thrive in digital printing and meet the evolving demands of various industry verticals.”

The event was designed to deliver an engaging, hands-on experience across four key zones, each strategically curated to highlight Canon’s expertise in different industry verticals:

• Commercial Print Zone: Focused on high-volume digital printing, this zone showcased the Canon imagePRESS V1350 (https://apo-opa.co/4bb3c5i), illustrating Canon’s role as a partner in digital transformation. Designed for government institutions, commercial print centers, publishing houses, and media companies, it highlighted seamless offset-to-digital workflow integration, advanced Color management, and scalable solutions tailored to business growth.
• Central Print Room: Designed for in-house production efficiency, this zone featured the Canon imagePRESS V900 (https://apo-opa.co/4b6JRlE), emphasizing Canon’s market-leading expertise in supporting businesses with cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performance print strategies. Targeted at entry-level printing houses and in-house production teams, it reinforced Canon’s commitment to optimizing operational workflows.
• CAD & Retail Zone: Showcasing the Canon imagePROGRAF TM-350 (https://apo-opa.co/4bb3cCk), this section highlighted technical precision and visual impact, demonstrating end-to-end CAD/GIS workflows and the value of technical drawings. AEC companies and print service providers (PSPs) for posters and POS print solutions engaged in live demonstrations of Canon’s technical printing capabilities.
• Interior Decor Zone: Canon’s flagship printing solutions, the Colorado series (https://apo-opa.co/41orZzt) and the Arizona series (https://apo-opa.co/4b4mA3H), were highlighted in this interactive experience, designed for signage and graphic producers, as well as indoor and outdoor décor specialists. Guests had the opportunity to order personalized wallpaper printed on the Colorado, which was later delivered to their homes.
• Photobooth Zone: This dedicated zone showcased Canon’s complete workflow from input to output. Using the EOS R system (https://apo-opa.co/3CVFAos) for image capture and the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series (https://apo-opa.co/41l3HpZ) for high-quality printing, attendees experienced a seamless, hands-on demonstration of Canon’s imaging and printing capabilities in action.

A key highlight of the event was the exclusive awards, recognizing the outstanding contributions of long-standing partners and customers. Awards were presented in three prestigious categories: Long-Service Customers with Canon, High Print Volume Customers, and Selected Canon Partners with proven commitment and excellence. These accolades reinforced Canon’s dedication to nurturing strong, long-term partnerships that drive market success.

With customer experience at the heart of this year’s strategy, ‘The Innovation Summit’ was a testament to its commitment to empowering businesses with transformative technology. By delivering unparalleled hands-on engagement, fostering deeper industry connections, and enabling partners to harness the full potential of Canon’s innovations, the event cemented Canon’s position as the preferred brand for business growth in Egypt’s evolving print landscape.

PARIS, France, February 19, 2025/APO Group/ –As a leader in offshore energy, Julius Rone, CEO of UTM Offshore, is confirmed to speak at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris. UTM Offshore is currently playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s energy sector, including the development of the country’s first floating LNG (FLNG) facility, along with broader investments in Africa’s energy future.

The company’s $5 billion UTM FLNG project continues to progress, with significant milestones achieved in design, construction and timeline for production. The 2.8 MTPA facility is poised to make a substantial contribution to Nigeria’s LNG capacity, strengthening the country’s position in the global energy market. In September 2024, UTM Offshore received the license from the Nigerian Federal Government to construct the project, bringing it one step closer to making a final investment decision, which is expected in 2025.

IAE 2025 (apo-opa.co/3Qlfj69) is an exclusive forum designed to facilitate investment between African energy markets and global investors. Taking place May 13-14, 2025 in Paris, the event offers delegates two days of intensive engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, please visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

The UTM FLNG facility serves as a prime example of the steps required to secure significant funding for large-scale gas projects, including diversifying funding sources, securing off-take agreements and gaining government support. According to Rone, UTM Offshore signed an MOU with the African Export-Import Bank in 2021 to raise up to $2 billion for the project. The bank has since received preliminary approval to invest $350 million, while UTM has secured contracts with JGC Corp and KBR Inc. for the facility’s design. Additionally, Vitol Group has entered into an LNG off-take agreement, and last year, UTM signed a deal with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company for it to acquire a 20% stake in the project.

UTM Offshore’s participation at IAE 2025 underscores the company’s commitment to maximizing returns on investment in Africa’s energy sector, particularly through projects like UTM FLNG that connect the global investment community to Africa’s emerging energy opportunities. As Africa becomes an increasingly important player in the global energy landscape, UTM Offshore’s initiatives represent the continent’s growing capacity to provide sustainable energy solutions while fostering collaboration with international investors and stakeholders.

SANDTON, South Africa, February 19, 2025/APO Group/ –Legal, tax and business advisory conglomerate CLG (www.CLGGlobal.com/) – formerly Centurion Law Group – is supporting oil and gas developments in Africa through its innovative and adaptable approach to client services. In Equatorial Guinea, CLG represents the largest law firm, focused on advising foreign companies operating in the country. The firm has a number one ranking on research firm Chambers and Partners’ Global Guide 2025: Equatorial Guinea, underscoring its role as a major legal advisor and advocate for energy development in the country.

With strong expertise in facilitating international transactions, CLG offers a wealth of private sector legal support for oil and gas companies in Equatorial Guinea. The firm boasts multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional expertise of market-leading and experienced lawyers who provide legal advice across the energy and infrastructure value chain. As such, CLG has supported international companies seeking business opportunities in Equatorial Guinea. The company acted as counsel to several major international oil and drilling companies in Equatorial Guinea as well as neighboring Cameroon, Gabon and the broader West African region. This has supported exploration and production efforts while driving projects forward in the upstream sector.

CLG was also responsible for negotiating an Umbrella Agreement – alongside ancillary contractual documents – to establish the requisite legal and fiscal framework for the Fortuna FLNG project. Representing Africa’s first independent deepwater FLNG project, the development serves as a crucial part of the country’s Gas Mega Hub, aimed at monetizing stranded resources both domestically and regionally. The framework covers the facilitation, development, financing and operation of the FLNG project. This agreement coincided with the negotiation and signing of a Unitization Agreement and Unit Operating Agreement between the government and several oil companies, as well as a crude oil supply contract between an undisclosed exploration and production company and the government of Equatorial Guinea.

Beyond Equatorial Guinea, CLG’s extensive network of offices and lawyers supports private transactions both within Africa and abroad. With over 300 attorneys and business advisors, nine core practice areas, and 25 global offices spanning 40 nationalities and 50 countries, CLG is committed to providing comprehensive support across a broad spectrum of professional services. The company has 16 offices in Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, South Sudan, Ghana, Cameroon, Mauritius and more. CLG also opened an office in Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo in June 2024, strengthening its support for Congolese energy projects as a suite of private companies expand their presence across the market. With Congo striving to bolster exploration and production in the oil and gas industry, CLG’s Pointe-Noire offices will not only facilitate transactions but reduce perceived risk through its insights in the relevant legal, tax and investment climate.

Meanwhile, the company advises on complex legal, financial and commercial issues related to upstream, midstream and downstream projects in the oil and gas sector; power generation projects across all technologies and fuels; and contracts related to the energy transition and use of clean technologies.  In Uganda, CLG advises clients seeking growth opportunities in the oil and gas sector. In 2023, the company successfully advised Oranto Petroleum Limited’s oil exploration license extension by two years. The license covers the Ngassa Deep and Ngassa Shallow exploration areas.

“CLG is an African law firm with a commitment to Africa. The firm’s strong track record highlights the role CLG has and will continue to play in supporting oil and gas transactions in Equatorial Guinea. Its expertise in the oil, gas and mining industries – in tandem with its strong international presence – makes it a strategic partner for companies as they expand their portfolios continent-wide,” states Manuel Oliveira, Managing Director, CLG Equatorial Guinea.