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Sasol Confirmed as Diamond Sponsor for African Energy Week 2022

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Sasol will shape high-level conversations around trends, challenges and opportunities within Africa’s oil, gas and power generation industries as a diamond sponsor at African Energy Week 2022

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 8, 2022/APO Group/ — 

Africa’s vast hydrocarbon resources present an opportunity for the continent to secure its energy supply, improve energy access and drive socioeconomic development. With the continent’s oil and gas industry rapidly expanding owing to increases in energy demand across the continent and at globe scale, the role local energy companies play in driving energy developments continues to expand.

Global chemicals and energy company Sasol will be returning to this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector which will take place from October 18 – 21 in Cape Town – as a diamond sponsor.

Through its various business units across the oil and gas upstream, midstream and downstream landscapes as well as in electricity generation and infrastructure development, Sasol has emerged as one of Africa’s major drivers of energy sector growth. Representing one of South Africa’s major oil and gas players, the participation of Sasol as a diamond sponsor at AEW 2022 will be crucial for shaping discussions around challenges and opportunities across Africa’s entire energy value chain as well as the role the continent’s vast yet untapped hydrocarbon resources play in ensuring energy security.

The participation of Sasol as a diamond sponsor at AEW 2022 will be crucial for shaping discussions around challenges and opportunities across Africa’s entire energy value chain

Through its upstream arm, Sasol Exploration and Production, the firm has been instrumental in maximizing Africa’s exploration, infrastructure rollout and production activities with the company spearheading various project implementations in Mozambique, South Africa and Gabon. In 2022, the company partnered with Kinetiko Energy to boost investments for gas exploration in the South African province of Mpumalanga following the signing of a similar agreement to fund gas developments across South Africa with the Central Energy Fund in July 2021. As a diamond sponsor, Sasol representatives will participate in high-level panel discussions to promote investment opportunities within South Africa’s upstream sector whilst providing an update of the company’s operations.

In addition, with inadequate infrastructure across Africa’s midstream sector preventing the continent from exploiting local resources to meet demand, Sasol has been leading the charge in reversing that trend, with the company operating two of South Africa’s largest refineries and spearheading a series of pipeline developments aimed at harnessing Mozambique’s vast natural gas potential. Across the downstream sector, Sasol is one of Africa’s major players with the firm operating 410 retail convenience centers in South Africa alone, which accounts for 11% of the country’s regulated retail market. In this regard, AEW 2022 presents the best platform for Sasol to promote investment and partnership opportunities across the midstream segments as both the company and South Africa seek to attract foreign investments and maximize sector growth.

Furthermore, with Africa’s gas market expanding, Sasol has emerged as one of the drivers of the transition with the firm involved in various gas-to-power projects including the development of a 140 MW electricity generation facility in partnership with state utility Electricidade de Mocambique in Mozambique.

Meanwhile, in line with the South African government’s Hydrogen Society Roadmap aimed at diversifying the energy mix with green hydrogen for energy security and decarbonization, Sasol has recently signed an agreement with Japanese company ITOCHU Corporation to jointly study and develop the market and supply chain for green ammonia, further demonstrating the company’s commitment to positioning South Africa as a green hydrogen economy.

“The Chamber is proud to announce the return of Sasol as a diamond sponsor at AEW 2022 where the firm will continue shaping serious debates regarding the best ways Africa can maximize investments to boost oil and gas exploration, production, refining, transportation and exploitation for energy security, affordability, security and independence,” states NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), adding that, “With South Africa on the precipice of an energy sector transformation on the back of gas, Sasol will continue to be instrumental.”

Under the theme, ‘Exploring and Investing in Africa’s Energy Future while Driving an Enabling Environment,’ AEW 2022 will enable Sasol to promote its current projects as well as future plans both in South Africa and regionally. As a diamond sponsor, Sasol will have access to exclusive networking forums at AEW 2022 where the firm will shape high-level dialogue around the future of African energy.

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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