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National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) Rewrites the Rules for Mature Fields with Incremental Production Decree

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The ANPG offers insight into Angola’s Incremental Production Decree during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 pre-conference on September 2

LUANDA, Angola, September 5, 2025/APO Group/ –Angola’s upstream regulator – the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) – is revitalizing production across the country’s mature oilfields through the implementation of the Incremental Production Decree. Delivering a presentation during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 pre-conference – hosted ahead of the main conference agenda taking place on September 3 – Victor Dos Santos, Incremental Production Core Coordinator at the ANPG, shared insights into the fiscal and tax incentives offered through the decree. The presentation was sponsored by the ANPG.

“The Incremental Production Decree is aimed at recovering the economic value of assets, bearing in mind that these assets are mature and have produced about 70% of their initial reserves. Since they have been producing for 17 years or more, their facilities are ageing. We realized that there are still some undeveloped opportunities at these assets. We implemented terms that allowed operators to invest in these opportunities,” Dos Santos shared.

Aimed at maximizing output at Angola’s mature fields, the decree is a central part of the government’s efforts to sustain oil production above one million barrels per day, strengthening the attractiveness of reinvesting in producing assets. Benefits include addressing production decline by stabilizing base production; enabling operators to produce above-base production; enhancing operational efficiency; balancing stakeholder take; promoting additional exploration within producing assets; and unlocking stranded potential that was not typically economically viable with the current fiscal terms.

“There is tax reduction available for operators. Under the Production Sharing Agreement, Petroleum Income Tax (PIT) has been reduced from 50% to 25%, while for an association contract, PIT has been reduced from 65.75% to 55.75%,” Dos Santos said.

These incentives ensure that operators are able to extend the lifespan of producing assets as well as their associated facilities and equipment, thereby maintaining the workforce and introducing new activities for service providers. By increasing production, Angola is enhancing the recovery factor and maximize revenues for all stakeholders. Through the Incremental Production Decree, operators can recovery exploration well costs, regardless of whether a discovery is made. Marginal fields within producing blocks also stand to benefit through differentiated contractual and fiscal terms.

The Incremental Production Decree is not the only policy change brought about by the ANPG. Striving to entice investment across a variety of assets – from large-scale fields to marginal assets to non-associated projects – the ANPG has introduced a series of measures in recent years that offers improved fiscals for upstream players.

“We implemented a decree – Decree 5/18 – to allow operators to continue exploration activities within the development areas. This decree was supposed to be an incentive to operators, bearing in mind that during the development phase, some fields would mature. This ensures that fields can be extended beyond the production license.”

He added that “the second policy we implemented was Decree 6/18 – targeting marginal fields. We implemented this decree to allow operators to have better fiscal terms to enable companies to develop fields. Decree 7/18 focused on the monetization of gas. We also implemented incentives through Decree 8/14 to stimulate additional production in mature fields. This allows investors to invest more.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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Canon Launches “Beyond Limits” Webinar Series to Boost Africa’s Print and Packaging Industry

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A new expert-led webinar series supporting innovation and growth in Africa’s print and packaging industry

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 18, 2026/APO Group/ —

  • Live, interactive webinars featuring real-time demonstrations of Canon technologies and solutions for print and packaging professionals.
  • Designed to help African print businesses unlock new revenue streams, improve efficiency, and adapt to evolving market demands.

 

Canon Central and North Africa (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) has introduced the “Beyond Limits” B2B PRO Live Webinar Series, a new initiative aimed at supporting the growth of Africa’s print and packaging sectors. Launched in March 2026, the series brings print businesses from across the continent together through live, interactive sessions that provide direct access to Canon’s technical expertise, production technologies and solutions.

Meeting Industry Challenges

The launch responds to growing demands across Africa’s printing and packaging sectors for short-run packaging, on-demand publishing, and higher-value print applications.

 

As client expectations shift toward faster turnaround, greater customisation, and more flexibility, print businesses are under increasing pressure to adapt their production capabilities and unlock new growth opportunities. At the same time, print companies across Africa are navigating a rapidly changing commercial environment, where clients expect faster turnaround, more customised services, and greater flexibility. Rising competition is intensifying these challenges, pushing businesses to adopt innovative technologies that enable more efficient and responsive operations.

 

With initiatives like the ‘Beyond Limits’ B2B PRO Live Webinar Series, we are providing professionals direct access to innovation and real-world expertise

Tushar Vashnavi, B2B Business Unit Director at Canon Central and North Africa, said, “The print and packaging industry is evolving significantly. Businesses need practical ways to stay competitive and unlock new opportunities. At Canon, we are committed to being a long-term partner to the sector. With initiatives like the ‘Beyond Limits’ B2B PRO Live Webinar Series, we are providing professionals direct access to innovation and real-world expertise.”

What Makes Canon’s “Beyond Limits” Webinar Series Unique

What sets the “Beyond Limits” B2B PRO Live Webinar Series apart is its interactive, real-time format. Each session will be streamed live from Canon showrooms, giving participants a direct view of technologies in action. Attendees can watch real-time demonstrations, ask questions, and learn how to apply solutions directly to their own businesses.

 

Upcoming webinar topics include:

• 16th September: Powering Modern Publishing – Efficient, flexible publishing workflows
• 14th October: Gallery-Quality Prints with Canon Pro Series – Premium print production
• 17th November: imagePRESS: Powering Short-Run Packaging – Fast-turnaround packaging production

Each broadcast will show how Canon’s technology can help businesses streamline operations, diversify products, and grow commercially.

The webinars will also explore key vertical applications, including short-run and bespoke packaging, on-demand publishing, graphic arts, interior décor, and gift printing. The aim is to help businesses expand their service offerings, attract new clients, and diversify new revenue opportunities.

Canon’s Commitment

This series is part of Canon’s wider push to strengthen Africa’s professional print industry. By providing access to knowledge and hands-on demonstrations, Canon is investing in the sector’s long-term development and success.

Print service providers, packaging converters, publishers, and graphic arts professionals across Africa are encouraged to register for the “Beyond Limits” B2B PRO Live Webinar Series. Attendees will gain practical insight into Canon’s technologies, connect with industry experts, and discover new ways to advance their businesses.

 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).

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Senegal’s President and Energy Minister Confirm Official Patronage at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026

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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 will take place from 1-3 December in Dakar under the High Patronage of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum of the Republic of Senegal

DAKAR, Senegal, August 18, 2026/APO Group/ —MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 has confirmed the official participation of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Minister of Energy and Petroleum Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf at this year’s event, set to take place 1-3 December at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar.

Held under the High Patronage of President Faye and in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 reflects the Senegalese government’s commitment to advancing energy sector investment and development across the MSGBC basin.

Minister Diouf assumed office in June 2026 following the formation of Senegal’s new government, which restructured the former Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines into separate portfolios to place dedicated institutional focus on the country’s expanding hydrocarbons sector. He previously served as Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation and as Minister of the Environment and Ecological Transition.

Their participation comes as Senegal consolidates its position as a new oil and gas producer. The Sangomar field produced 17.9 million barrels in the first half of 2026, while the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project – shared with Mauritania – is now operating at full capacity following its first export cargo in early 2025.

Organized under the theme Powering Investment, Delivering Prosperity: Executing the Region’s Energy Strategy, MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 will convene heads of state, ministers, investors, operators and development partners to shape the next phase of energy investment across Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea-Conakry.

For more information and registration, visit www.msgbcoilgasandpower.com https://apo-opa.co/4xL10v4.

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Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa (EIUG) and VUKA Group announce joint EIUG Conference and C&I Energy + Storage Summit

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The EIUG Conference will provide a platform for open dialogue on electricity industry challenges and opportunities

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 18, 2026/APO Group/ –The Energy Intensive Users Group of Southern Africa (EIUG), together with VUKA Group (https://WeAreVUKA.com/), will co‑host the EIUG Conference alongside the C&I Energy + Storage Summit, created by VUKA Group, on 28–29 October 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.

The EIUG Conference is more than a gathering – it is a platform to shape South Africa’s industrial energy future

The EIUG Conference will provide a platform for open dialogue on electricity industry challenges and opportunities. It will bring together government, industry leaders, energy‑intensive consumers, and service providers to exchange perspectives, strengthen industrial competitiveness, and explore solutions for South Africa’s energy future.

The two‑day programme features ministerial and industry keynotes, panel discussions on tariff escalation, carbon tax, CBAM, and electricity market reforms, as well as masterclasses on financing, digitalisation, grid security, and hydrogen development.

Delegates will also benefit from networking functions, case study presentations, and practical workshops designed to accelerate the just energy transition.

“The EIUG Conference is more than a gathering – it is a platform to shape South Africa’s industrial energy future,” says Fanele Mondi, EIUG CEO. “ By bringing together government, industry, and service providers, we aim to foster open dialogue and practical solutions that support competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience.”

For more information, visit EIUG Conference (https://apo-opa.co/4x0Wzwd).

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