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Red Sky Energy Secures 35% Stake in Block 6/24, Eyes New Deals in Angola

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Prioritizing proven or developed assets, the Australian firm is seeking new opportunities in Angola

LUANDA, Angola, January 16, 2025/APO Group/ — 

Australian exploration and production company Red Sky Energy has made its first foray into Africa’s oil and gas market, acquiring a 35% stake in Block 6/24, offshore Angola. Speaking exclusively to Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), the company’s CEO Andrew Knox cited the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference as pivotal to making the deal happen. Knox participated in a panel discussion during AOG 2024 and the company’s Block 6/24 acquisition underscores the impact the event plays as a platform for engaging with the industry and securing deals.  

What specific factors made Angola an attractive destination for Red Sky Energy’s first international venture? 

Red Sky Energy has been looking at certain opportunities [across the continent] for the last three years and found there are significant opportunities in Angola. The deal we signed represents our first foray into the African continent and is extremely exciting for us. Angola’s production is circa 1.1 million barrels a day and is a well-established market. We focus on proven resources or developed assets, and those with discovered resources that we can use our expertise to develop and bring to market. In Angola, we are seeing plenty of opportunity to do just this. There are a lot of smaller fields situated nearby established infrastructure.  

Currently, for our first entry, we were not looking to operate. We would like to get comfortable in the market and engage with all the players first. However, we are not married to the idea of non-operator. We will also look at operating positions in the future. There is a lot of oil in Angola, with good opportunities and a very supportive government. What the country has done in recent years – with changing their structuring, the establishment of the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency and the improvement of the fiscal terms – is what has attracted us to the market.  

Please elaborate on the potential of Block 6/24, particularly the significance of the Cegonha oil discovery? 

We acquired this interest through direct negotiation with the government. Block 6/24 is located approximately 12km from Luanda and the refinery, which is very convenient for us. It also has an existing well and the Cegonha oil discovery, making it the perfect opportunity for first-entry into the country. The crude is heavy, with an API of roughly 20. However, there is production of that sort of crude in nearby fields, so it won’t be a problem for us to produce, potentially sign an offtake agreement and get the crude to the Luanda refinery.  

How do you envision the partnership with Sonangol and ACREP contributing to the development of Block 6/24?  

We have partnered with Sonangol, the national oil company, as well as ACREP. We have a 35% stake, Sonangol will operate with 50% and ACREP with 15%. Firstly, Sonangol knows the market. They are on the ground in a big way, and so for us, there are no challenges associated with bringing a foreign operator to the country for the first time. Sonangol is well established and has good connections in country. Secondly, ACREP is also a national company. They are a smaller player but quite nimble and we are impressed with their solutions in terms of the way we develop the field.  

The agreement outlines extensive geological and geophysical studies over three years and a potential drilling decision in Year 4. What key milestones does Red Sky Energy hope to achieve in this timeline? 

We are looking at studies and possibly reprocessing existing seismic data. There is approximately 3,000 km² of seismic on the license and we will look to potentially reprocess that partially and assess how to develop the field. On the way forward: do we re-enter the existing well? Will we do a sidetrack or a new appraisal well? This is what we are currently analyzing. We are not waiting three years to drill the well; this is just the timeframe for when we need to make a decision to drill. Obviously, we are looking to see if we can bring that timeframe forward.  

Beyond Block 6/24, what are Red Sky Energy’s long-term ambitions in Angola? 

We are looking at a lot of opportunities in Angola. We hope to create a major profit center for the company in the country. But we are focusing on existing discoveries or those in production – we won’t be looking outright at exploration at this point in time.   

What role did Angola Oil & Gas 2024 play in facilitating the deal?  

Angola Oil & Gas was instrumental for us in so many ways. It was our first participation at the conference and we were able to meet everyone. Everyone from the industry attends the event and it was exceptionally helpful for us. We were very pleased with the way the conference went and we learnt a lot from it. It was very well set-up and well-run conference. In 2025, we will definitely be attending again. In summary we are pleased to now be involved, we are looking at other opportunities and it is a wonderful place to do business in the oil and gas space. We will certainly be pursuing other prospects in Angola – watch this space.  

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

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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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