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South Africa’s Central Energy Fund Group Joins African Energy Week 2022 as Host National Oil Companies and Platinum Sponsor

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The Central Energy Fund will drive dialogue around how Africa can maximize energy developments to address its looming energy shortages as the host National Oil Company and a platinum sponsor of AEW 2022

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 21, 2022/APO Group/ — 

With Africa seeking to accelerate its economic growth whilst ensuring energy access for all, the optimal production and exploitation of the continent’s estimated 125.5 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves is key, and Africa’s national oil companies (NOCs) have a critical role to play. In this regard, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that South African state-owned energy company, the Central Energy Fund (CEF) – which itself has a mandate to make energy poverty history across the continent by 2030 – will be attending and participating at the African Energy Week (AEW) (www.AECWeek.com) conference and exhibition – taking place from October 18 – 21 in Cape Town – as the host NOC and a platinum sponsor. As the host NOC and a platinum sponsor for AEW 2022, CEF and its subsidiaries will welcome delegates, ministers and fellow NOCs at the continent’s largest energy gathering.

Representing Africa’s second largest and most industrialized economy, the participation of CEF as the host NOC and platinum sponsor at AEW 2022 – Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector – will be crucial for shaping thoughtful discussions around how Africa can enhance investments and developments across the entire energy value chain to be able to provide access to energy to the over 600 million people currently living without whilst fueling long-term and sustainable economic growth.

As the host NOC and a platinum sponsor for AEW 2022, CEF and its subsidiaries will welcome delegates, ministers and fellow NOCs at the continent’s largest energy gathering

With CEF Group working towards secure, reliable and affordable energy solutions for South Africa by 2030, the state-owned enterprise – through its various arms including PetroSA; the Strategic Fuel Fund; oil and gas exploration and production company, iGas Energy; and the Petroleum Agency of South Africa – has and continues to be instrumental in driving energy sector growth across the southern African region through partnerships with regional and global energy companies and investors.

With inadequate investment across the entire oil and gas value chain causing the continent to suffer chronic energy shortages and high fuel prices, CEF has emerged as a driver of oil and natural gas developments in South Africa as well as across the entire African continent. Notably, as both Mozambique and South Africa expand their domestic gas economies, CEF is one of the key players, promoting regional integrated energy sector growth by developing, owning and operating the 865km gas transmission pipeline connecting the two countries. In collaboration with integrated energy and chemical company Sasol, CEF Group has also pledged to reducing energy imports and ensure long-term energy security in South Africa through the increased production and use of the country’s gas resources.

“The Chamber is proud to have the CEF Group as the host NOC for this year’s edition of AEW 2022. The NOC’s presence at Africa’s biggest energy event is a strong testament of the works being done by the AEC in partnership with African NOCs and energy market players to deliver a just energy transition for Africa through the exploitation of the continent’s oil and gas resources. We believe Africa will prosper if it drills more oil and gas wells and exploit these resources for its energy needs. This is what the CEF and other NOCs will be discussing at AEW 2022,” states NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the AEC.

With the CEF in search for appropriate energy solutions to address the ongoing electricity shortages in South Africa through the diversification of the energy mix, AEW 2022 presents the best platform for the host NOC to promote opportunities for partnerships with regional, continental and global energy companies and investors. As the host NOC and platinum sponsor for AEW 2022, top executives from the CEF will have access to exclusive panel discussions and networking forums where updates regarding the NOC’s current projects and future strategies both in South Africa and across the region will be shared. 

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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