Connect with us

Business

Perenco’s PetroChad Exports First Oil via Chad-Cameroon Pipeline

Published

on

The Perenco

The Perenco-owned company has announced the delivery of its first oil to the Chad-Cameroon pipeline, signaling a new era of oil production and distribution in Africa

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 27, 2022/APO Group/ — 

In less than one month under new leadership, PetroChad Mangara has announced the export of its first barrel of oil via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline, ushering in a new era of production and revenue generation for Chad. At a time when global demand for oil is on the rise, the export marks a significant step towards restarting and rebuilding production in Chad, as the company aims to position the country as a globally competitive oil producer.  

What makes this development such a cause for celebration is that it demonstrates the commitment of both international oil companies and the country itself, while signaling a new era of production growth in Chad. Just last month, European independent oil and gas company Perenco completed the acquisition of Anglo-Swiss multinational Glencore’s corporate entities in Chad, providing the company with full ownership of PetroChad Mangara. With the acquisition, Perenco kicked off an ambitious production drive, with the company announcing its intention to restart production across key fields, bringing the country’s oil output back up to 16,000 barrels per day in the near term. Now, having announced its first export, this target is well on track, with a new era of industry growth awaiting the country.

Currently, PetroChad operates three major oil fields in Chad, namely, Mangara and Badila – both producing since 2014 and exporting oil via the Doba Oil Pipeline – and the undeveloped, yet high potential Krim oilfield. The announcement of first export via the Chad-Cameroon pipeline – a 1,070km-long pipeline linking the Doba oil fields in Chad with Cameroon’s Atlantic Coast pumping stations, ancillary facilities and infrastructure – marks the first step in the independent’s drive to resume production, while triggering associated exploration activities across the basin. The Krim oilfield itself represents a particularly attractive hydrocarbon hotspot, and with revenue generated from exports, exploration can kickstart and national output increase even further.

Chad has created an environment worthy of foreign investment and following this announcement, new developments are set to follow

According to Perenco, the export of first oil would not have been possible without the close coordination with Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad (SHT) and the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, led by Minister Djerassem le Bemadjiel. Both the ministry and SHT have emphasized the role that oil and gas will play in Chad’s energy and economic future, and by working closely with international energy major, Perenco, the country is already seeing growth. For SHT and the ministry, the announcement reaffirms Chad’s readiness to welcome international explorers and investors into the country while for Perenco, it demonstrates the company’s capacity to deliver operational results in a remarkably short time.

“Production is getting back on track. I am bullish about what this project. I have always believed that when African nations stop throwing up roadblocks and start working to ensure that our oil and gas operators invest, our best economic opportunities comes to fruition. Chad as a country will reap the benefits of its huge reserves now that its leaders are taking this historic opportunity with Perenco and other operators and we encourage them to continue the dialogue and put the right policies in place. Under Minister Djerassem le Bemadjiel, Chad has created an environment worthy of foreign investment and following this announcement, new developments are set to follow,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), adding that, “These kind of developments are what we at  the AEC are excited to see in Africa. We have been saying for years that we need to develop our oil and gas resources to make energy poverty history and by getting production back on track, kickstarting exploration and utilizing intra-African pipeline networks such as the Chad-Cameroon pipeline, Africa will develop.”

At a time when the African energy sector is getting ready to convene in Cape Town for the continent’s premier event for the oil and gas industry, African Energy Week (AEW) – taking place from October 18-21, 2022 – the announcement of first export from PetroChad’s operations brings new hope for improving production in Africa. As it stands, declines in legacy fields across oil producing countries, inadequate investment in upstream activities and ongoing energy transition trends continue to hamper any real growth of the African upstream sector. However, as emerging producers such as Chad strengthen their sectors and exports begin to once again flow, a new era of development awaits the continent.

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

Business

Liberia to Preview Next Oil & Gas Licensing Round Strategy at Houston Investor Day

Published

on

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.

 

Continue Reading

Business

Beyond Stabroek: Guyana’s Offshore Basin Attracts New Wave of Exploration Investment

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Business

Energy Capital & Power Establishes London Entity, Expanding Global Platform for Energy and Mining Events

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Trending

Exit mobile version