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Oando Energy Group Chief Executive to Drive Energy Security Dialogue at African Energy Week 2022

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Wale Tinubu

Wale Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive of Oando Energy, will be shaping African Energy Week 2022 dialogue around best practices to fast-track Africa’s energy developments in the era of the energy transition

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 21, 2022/APO Group/ — 

Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC – a Nigerian multinational energy company operating in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors – will be coming to Cape Town to attend and participate at this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector which will be taking place from October 18 – 21 at the V&A Waterfront.

Representing Nigeria – a global hydrocarbon heavyweight – and Oando Energy – one of Africa’s leading independent energy companies redefining the continent’s energy mix for secure supply, environmental sustainability, electrification progress and socioeconomic developments – the participation of Tinubu at AEW 2022 will be crucial for shaping serious discussions around the role the continent’s vast energy resources have and will continue to play in providing access to energy to the over 600 million people currently living without across the continent whilst driving industrialization and ensuring energy security at global scale.

A lawyer by profession, and a recipient of multiple awards including Entrepreneur of the Year: West Africa by Ernst & Young; African Business Leader of the Year by Africa Investor; and Global Young Leader by the World Economic Forum, Tinubu is well known for building successful businesses across Africa’s energy value chain. Under his leadership, Oando Energy has transformed into one of Nigeria’s and Africa’s most competitive oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream market players, driving industry growth through innovative business models and mergers and acquisitions. With interests in 14 licenses spanning exploration, development and production, Oando Energy, under the direction of Tinubu, is transforming the continent’s oil and gas industry.

Tinubu is spearheading various mechanisms aimed at accelerating the penetration of renewable energy solutions including solar and waste to energy

With the energy transition unleashing significant impacts on the African hydrocarbons industry, Tinubu represents one of the industry executives spearheading industry revolution in pursuit of climate-friendly and sustainable development through the exploitation of the continent’s energy resources to address energy poverty. Tinubu’s over 28 years of experience in the development of the continent’s oil and gas resources has enabled the executive to simplify the successful transformation of Oando from a petroleum marketing company to an integrated energy group, now boasting production capacity of 43,000 barrels of crude oil per day and 57 million barrels of crude export volume to date.

Moreover, with inadequate investment and infrastructure limiting the continent’s gas sector from reaching its full potential, Tinubu is playing an important role in eliminating the operational constraints and inefficiencies regarding products importation and exportation across the Nigerian market through a series of investments in energy storage, retail and distribution. In addition to leading Oando, Tinubu is the Chairman of Axxela, leading Nigeria’s natural gas market growth by fast-tracking the build-up of distribution networks, and a result, heading one of Nigeria’s largest private sector gas distributors.

In this regard, Tinubu is well positioned to shape critical AEW 2022 dialogue around the challenges and opportunities faced across the continent’s entire oil and gas value chain. With both Africa and Nigeria seeking to diversify the energy mix to ensure the exploitation of all energy resources in pursuit of energy security, Tinubu is spearheading various mechanisms aimed at accelerating the penetration of renewable energy solutions including solar and waste to energy whilst ensuring the continent remains a climate champion.

“The Chamber is proud to host an industry veteran like Tinubu as he shapes serious discussions around how Africa can maximize the financing, exploration, production, exploitation and monetization of oil and gas resources whilst also fast-tracking the development of new technologies such as solar and electric vehicles to realize its energy security and economic growth prospects,” states NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the AEC.

Representing Oando Energy, a gold sponsor for AEW 2022, Tinubu will participate in high-level panel discussions and networking forums in which the executive will provide an update of his companies’ activities in boosting the continent’s entire energy value chain as the energy transition gathers pace.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Week (AEW).

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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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