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Next Steps for African Energy: African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Must Choose a Visionary Leader to Secure Its Future

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The African Energy Chamber urges the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization to select a Secretary General who will continue the transformative initiatives of Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, championing Africa’s private sector and driving sustainable energy development across the continent

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 7, 2025/APO Group/ –As Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim prepares to conclude his term in January 2026 as Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) reflects on a transformative chapter in the institution’s history – one defined by bold ideas, pragmatic leadership and an unrelenting commitment to ending African energy poverty.

To continue this legacy, the Chamber calls on APPO leaders to select a successor who will build on this momentum, who views Africa’s private sector as a driver of development and who is committed to advancing the transformative initiatives that Dr. Ibrahim championed. Now is the moment for a forward-looking decision that ensures continuity, innovation and a strong voice for Africa in the global energy arena.

During his mandate, Dr. Ibrahim positioned APPO as a credible, forward-looking institution capable of articulating a unified African voice in global energy discussions. At a time when the continent’s development is too often dictated by external agendas, he consistently reminded Africa of its right to define its own path, develop its resources, fund its projects and power its people.

Among his most notable contributions is the advancement of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a visionary initiative to finance African energy with African capital. Developed in partnership with Afreximbank, the AEB represents a practical solution to decades of financial dependence and an essential tool in the fight against energy poverty as it approaches its historic operational launch. Under his leadership, APPO also took concrete steps to establish a Center of Excellence in Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, designed to strengthen local capacity, foster specialized expertise and ensure knowledge, skills and innovation remain firmly anchored on the continent.

The next Secretary General must uphold this legacy, seize the momentum, drive Africa’s energy agenda forward and harness private sector investment

“Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim set a high bar for APPO leadership,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC. “His tenure renewed confidence among African producers, showing that oil and gas are not obstacles to transition but instruments of progress. The next Secretary General must uphold this legacy, seize the momentum, drive Africa’s energy agenda forward and harness private sector investment to turn the continent’s vast potential into sustainable growth. The world is watching – Africa cannot afford to lose this opportunity.”

The Chamber recognizes the strong slate of candidates competing for the role of Secretary General, and is confident that each possesses the leadership and experience needed to guide APPO into its next chapter. The AEC stands ready to collaborate with the new Secretary General once selected, in support of a unified vision for Africa’s energy future.

The next Secretary General will play a pivotal role in broadening APPO’s membership base, bringing new energy-producing nations such as Namibia and South Africa into the fold, and ensuring the successful launch and establishment of the AEB. Just as importantly, the next phase of leadership must prioritize the empowerment of youth, ensuring that young Africans are at the forefront of the industry’s evolution.

At this year’s African Energy Week, that next generation of young, pragmatic leadership was clearly on display: Ghana’s Minister of Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor, and Senegal’s Minister of Energy, Birame Souleye Diop, played leading roles in the opening of the event, joined by energy ministers from Nigeria, the Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea. The AEC believes that empowering such leadership will be instrumental in driving the next phase of APPO’s growth and ensuring that Africa’s voice continues to resonate on the global stage.

As Dr. Ibrahim’s mandate concludes, African ministers, national oil companies and industry partners express deep gratitude for his service and vision. Yet the challenge of continuity now begins. The next APPO Secretary General inherits not only an institution strengthened by his leadership, but also a responsibility to chart a new course that embraces innovation, builds resilient African institutions and ensures the continent remains competitive in the era of artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

The AEC advocates for the right leadership to seize this pivotal moment. Africa’s energy future depends on a Secretary General who will uphold APPO’s mission, champion private sector development and drive the continent’s energy ambitions forward. Dr. Ibrahim’s tenure laid the groundwork; now Africa needs a leader who will build on this foundation and elevate the continent’s energy ambitions to new heights.

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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