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Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Directorate Foday Mansary to Discuss Frontier Exploration at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023

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Foday Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone under the Office of the President, will speak at this year’s edition of African Energy Week

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 8, 2023/APO Group/ — 

The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, is proud to announce that Foday Mansaray, Director General of the Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) will participate at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 (www.AECWeek.com) conference, Africa’s biggest gathering for energy stakeholders, which takes place from October 16-20 in Cape Town.

As Director General, Mansaray has comprehensive knowledge as well as technical and practical experience across various facets of the oil and gas sector, with expertise in exploration activities, onshore and offshore processing chains and in other energy industry-based projects. In addition to this, he has great project management and leadership skills. He has experience working with prominent oil and gas majors such as bp, Chevron, Aramco, Shell, TotalEnergies, Technip Energies, and others. In doing so he has developed strong relationships across the oil and gas industry. 

With his exceptional leadership abilities, he has been instrumental in driving the PDSL to new heights. In 2022, Sierra Leone initiated its fifth licensing round to further the development of its oil and gas industry, providing investors with an opportunity to engage in over 63,000 square kilometers of highly promising acreage through block and technical data acquisition. With data rooms open in Freetown, London and Houston, the PDSL have had numerous IOC’s viewing the extensive data coverage. In doing so, the PSDL has been actively pursuing new investment opportunities, and AEW will serve as an ideal platform for Mansaray to attract potential investors and potentially establish new oil and gas projects in the region.

The Chamber has great expectations that Mansaray will continue to build strong intra-African relationships

Meanwhile, in addition to partnerships with foreign players, last year saw the signing of a cooperation agreement between the PDSL and the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) of Angola to enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sector. Mansaray played a big part on behalf of the PDSL as he signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Paulino Jerónimo, President of the ANPG, which serves as a bilateral trade and investment opportunity. The agreement further serves to maintain strong social and economic relations between the two nations while making a strong case for regional cooperation in the energy sector. Going forward, Sierra Leone is looking at strengthening its relations with both global and regional partners, expanding opportunities in the burgeoning oil and gas sector. With recent discoveries such as by Innoson Oil & Gas in 2022 and with a licensing round in progress, the country is optimistic in its ability to attract investment and create a competitive energy market.

As the country aims to leverage its hydrocarbon resources and emerge as a major player in Africa’s oil and gas sector, Mansaray continues to promote investment in Sierra Leone energy, and during AEW 2023, he is expected to provide detailed insights into the range of investment and partnership opportunities present across the country.

“Mansaray is the type of individual that embodies a proactive attitude and possesses the drive to effect change. In the energy sector, African leaders such as him, who possess a clear and compelling vision for their country’s energy sector and the capability to see it through to fruition, are indispensable,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, adding that “The Chamber has great expectations that Mansaray will continue to build strong intra-African relationships, and during AEW 2023, he will bring valuable insights and potentially sign more deals.”

Mansaray is anticipated to cover several crucial topics at the conference during his address, including the unexplored potential of Sierra Leone’s oil and gas resources, the possibility of sharing knowledge with established producers like Angola, as well as the significance of regional cooperation in the African energy sector.

AEW is the AEC’s interactive exhibition and networking event that seeks to unite African energy stakeholders, drive industry growth and development, and promote Africa as the destination for African-focused events. For further information on the African Energy Week 2023 conference, visit www.AECWeek.com

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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