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Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project Achieves First Gas in Milestone for Angolan Diversification

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The project will supply gas from Block 0’s Sanha field to Soyo power plants and the Angola LNG plant, boosting production capacity and strengthening exports

LUANDA, Angola, December 24, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project – situated in Angola’s Benguela province – has achieved first gas production. Spearheaded by the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company – energy major Chevron’s Angolan subsidiary – the project will supply natural gas from Block 0 to Soyo power plants and the Angola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility. For Angola, the project represents a key step towards diversifying the economy, boosting energy security and fostering economic opportunities.

As the voice of the African energy sector and a strong advocate for the vital role gas plays in Africa, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) applauds the milestone made by Chevron and its partners on Block 0. The project would not have been possible without the welcoming and investor-friendly environment established by Angolan President João Lourenço and the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas. The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project represents just one of the many gas-focused developments that are poised to transform Angola from an oil-dependent market to a diversified economy. Through projects such as Sanha, Angola is on track to alleviate energy poverty while creating jobs and business opportunities across the entire gas value chain.

Natural gas is the fuel of the future in Africa, and Chevron is making significant strides towards positioning Angola as a major gas producer

A world-class facility, the project – which achieved FID in 2021 – comprised the design and development of a new platform, integrated with existing Sanha facilities and the Congo River Crossing Pipeline. The first stage of the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project will deliver 80 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) of gas to the Angola LNG plant, while the second stage will add a further 220 mmscf/d through the commissioning of the Booster Compression module. Chevron currently supplies the LNG facility with 300 mmscf/d via the Congo River Crossing Pipeline. With the start of operations at the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project, the company will increase feedstock by a further 300 mmscf/d, bringing the total amount to 600 mmscf/d.  

The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project is just one of several gas projects underway in Angola. In November 2024, Angola’s New Gas Consortium – comprising energy companies Azule Energy (operator), Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Sonangol E&P and TotalEnergies – signed all the requisite commercial agreements to expedite gas production at the country’s first non-associated gas project. The $2.4 billion project – comprising the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas fields – is currently 50% complete, with first production on track for late-2025 or early-2026. The deals will see the project start 6 months ahead of schedule.

While the majority of the Angola LNG’s feedstock is supplied via associated gas, Angola strives to boost the development of non-associated projects. In addition to the New Gas Consortium’s project, the country is calling for fresh investment in exploration with the aim of bringing new capacity online. The country’s six-year licensing round – launched in 2019 – is a mechanism enabling companies to seize upstream block opportunities. Angola is preparing to launch its next Bid Round in Q1, 2025, as part of the multi-year strategy, with blocks available in the offshore Kwanza and Benguela Basins.

Meanwhile, to facilitate greater investment across the Angolan natural gas value chain, the government is preparing to launch its Gas Master Plan (GMP). Launched for public consultation in October 2024, the GMP forms part of the country’s broader National Development Plan (2023-2027). The plan offers a comprehensive strategy for developing, utilizing and monetizing Angola’s gas resources over a period of 30 years, aligning with national goals to increase the share of gas in the energy mix to 25% by 2025. Serving as a blueprint of how to invest in Angola’s gas industry, the GMP is expected to create a more competitive and attractive investment climate in Angola.

“Natural gas is the fuel of the future in Africa, and Chevron is making significant strides towards positioning Angola as a major gas producer. The milestone achieved by the company and its partners on Block 0 should be commended, serving as a critical step towards economic diversification and enhanced energy security in Angola. With projects such as this, Angola is affirming its position as a regional hub – both for crude oil and for LNG, LPG and associated gas products,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC.

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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