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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Welcomes Institut National du Pétrole et du Gaz (INPG) Director General Aguibou Ba as Speaker

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Representing the National Institute of Oil and Gas, Aguibou Ba will be leading discussions on local content and capacity building, positioning the local workforce at the center of the MSGBC’s gas rush

DAKAR, Senegal, July 7, 2022/APO Group/ — 

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com/) is proud to announce that Aguibou Ba, Director General of the Institut National du Pétrole et du Gaz (INPG), will attend the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference (https://bit.ly/3RtuAkL) from September 1-2, 2022, to drive the conversation around local content and capacity building as he continues to make a strong case for the role of the local workforce in Africa’s gas future. With the MSGBC basin witnessing an influx in investor interest as large-scale energy developments take off, Ba, as an advocate for developing national expertise across the energy sector, will help redefine the future of the MSGBC region’s energy, a future driven by an equipped and highly competitive local workforce.

The INPG was established in 2017 by the Senegalese State under a mandate to develop national expertise and promote the employment of Senegalese men and women in the oil and gas sector. Following the discovery of sizeable oil and gas reserves in 2014 and 2016, the government moved to establish an organization to train, develop and up-skill the local workforce, thereby positioning Senegalese men and women at the forefront of industry growth.

During the region’s official energy conference, Aguibou Ba will help drive the discussion on capacity building and skill transfer

The INPG’s mission covers two general fields: capacity building and information provision. First and foremost, the INPG provides a world class institution specializing in the training of engineers, technicians and operators in the oil and gas professions as well as the capacity building of administrations, industry and researchers on academical knowledge and industrial technique related to oil and gas. The discoveries at Sangomar and Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), and subsequent project developments including the 15 trillion cubic feet transnational GTA project and the 100,000 barrel per day Sangomar development project, have created significant opportunities for the local workforce, and the INPG is tasked with ensuring Senegalese workers are set up with the necessary skills and expertise to lead these projects.

However, the INPG goes one step further, serving as the primary institution for stakeholders to attain oil and gas related information while serving as a facilitator to local content alignment. Specifically, the institution offers support for academical and technological research in the fields of oil and gas while promoting international cooperation and partnership in the sector. As Senegal’s energy sector began to expand and more international players made their way to the country, with a mandate to promote local workforce participation, the government updated local content legislation, including specific amendments that classified operation types and local content deliverables under Decree 2021-2049. Notably, reforms emphasize that goods and services that could be adequately fulfilled by local companies should be and in such an instance where the local workforce lacks the technical and financial capacity, partnerships should be formed between the local workforce and their international counterparts. In this regard, the INPG serves to promote such partnerships, providing information and technical training and certifications to local companies to strengthen cooperation.  

While more can be done to strengthen the local workforce, the INPG has and continues to make significant strides towards developing both a capable and competitive Senegalese market. With over 16 years’ experience in engineering, training and management in the oil and gas industry, Ba is tasked with developing the premier training platform for the oil and gas industry, and for his part, has been instrumental in improving human capital development on a localized basis, serving as Director General of the INPG and strengthening local content and capacity building across Senegal. By coming to MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2022 – the official meeting place for regional and international energy leaders and players – Ba will expand on local content discussions, promoting the role institutions such as the INPG play in strengthening Africa’s domestic markets.

“Senegal aims to achieve a 50% local content ratio by 2030 and institutions such as the INPG will be instrumental for making this objective a reality. By training the local workforce in line with international industry standards while enabling partnerships that prioritize the participation of local companies and players, the INPG has placed local content at the center of industry growth. During the region’s official energy conference, Aguibou Ba will help drive the discussion on capacity building and skill transfer, making a strong case for local content in MSGBC’s energy future,” states Sandra Jeque, International Conference Director for ECP.

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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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