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MSGBC Mauritania Roadshow: EPCM Launches Energy Service Zone Nouakchott Project

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The project launch was announced during a session focusing on opportunities within Mauritania held during Energy Capital & Power’s MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 ‘conference

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, November 22, 2023/APO Group/ — 

Global engineering, procurement and construction firm EPCM announced the launch of the Energy Service Zone Nouakchott project during a Mauritanian country spotlight session at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference this week. The development project will aim to provide infrastructure to key players in Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s hydrocarbons sector while incentivizing foreign direct investment into the country.

The project was launched by Alexandra Gazendam, Director of EPCM, during a discussion on Focus on Mauritania: Road Show on Exploration & Opportunities, and followed EPCM announcing the presentation of the project concept to the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy seven months prior.

Gazendam explained that the “Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy will act as the project owner,” and that, “In terms of timeline, the government intends to launch the procurement process in the beginning of 2024, and we are inviting all interested investors.”

“We’ve talked a lot about the enormous potential and exceptional qualities of Mauritania and the time is now to ensure we have basic infrastructure to enable the potential of this country,” stated Gazendam, adding, “We see this project as a catalyst for foreign direct investment and an opportunity to empower the local private sector.”

The session itself served as a bridge between government decision-makers, data-experts, and industry leaders, offering a platform for the speakers to exchange insights, share information, and outline the future of energy exploration and development in Mauritania. 

Exploration must continue as it is a very stable basin, and if there is a discovery, it will likely be significant

“We are in the context of the energy transition, and we are considering exploring the potential our basin offers to make Mauritania a preferred investment destination,” stated Moustapha Bechire, General Director of Hydrocarbons for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, adding, “We have created our hydrocarbons code, established a formal local content code – effective from next year – and are also revising the investment code. We continue the policy by promoting data and promoting hubs, especially in Nouakchott, in an area dedicated to energy.”

With proven gas reserves of 80 trillion cubic feet (tcf) and an estimated output of 10 million tons of Liquefied Natural Gas per year, development of the BirAllah Conventional Gas Field, offshore Mauritania, is poised to transform the West African country’s energy landscape. Meanwhile, straddling the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) – set to start commercial production in 2024– is estimated to contain up to 30 tcf of recoverable gas resources, establishing the basin as a world-class gas province.

“Geology holds no concept of geographical borders,” stated Elisabeth Gillbard, Geologist for energy data and analytics company, TGS. “We know we’ve got an amazing source system across the whole north part of the MSGBC. Offshore Mauritania alone, there have been 11 major discoveries and almost every well has oil or gas shows within them. It’s a very active source system.”

During the panel session, Chems Dine Sow Deina, Exploration Manager of Mauritania’s National Oil Company, the Société Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures (SMH), spoke on the importance of exploration in Mauritania’s offshore basin, highlighting the region’s petroleum systems and geological gas plays. “Exploration must continue as it is a very stable basin, and if there is a discovery, it will likely be significant,” Deina stated, highlighting the GTA, BirAllah, and Banda fields as some of the country’s major discoveries in recent years.

In addition to the massive GTA and BirAllah projects, gas developments in the Banda and Pelican prospects – both of which comprise 1.2 tcf of gas reserves – pave the way for heightened power generation opportunities, with specific focus placed on electrification in the projects’ development plans. As such, the potential of smaller gas fields in Mauritania’s offshore were highlighted as an exceptional opportunity for the development of a West African energy hub.

“There will be a shortfall in the electricity production in the coming years, so the intent here is to have these small fields developed for small gas-to-power schemes,” stated Elhanefy Eybih, Operations and Exploitation Manager at SMH, adding, “The intention also is to have the ability to develop other opportunities such as chemicals, small scale LNG, or competitive natural gas.”

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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