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South Sudan’s Petroleum Minister Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 Amid Strategic Oil Sector Development

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Puot Kang Chol, South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum, will join AEW 2024 to highlight efforts by the ministry to revitalize the oil sector through transformative infrastructure and investment initiatives

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 9, 2024/APO Group/ — 

South Sudan’s energy sector is undergoing a transformative phase, marked by strategic agreements focused on developing export routes, boosting refining capacity and expanding midstream infrastructure. To secure new investment in support of these goals, South Sudan’s Minister of Petroleum Puot Kang Chol will speak at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town. During the event, Minister Chol will discuss the nation’s progress in expanding its oil export infrastructure and explore broader investment opportunities in South Sudan’s energy sector.

One of the primary areas of focus for South Sudan is increasing regional petroleum trade. A key project that is currently in the planning stage is a $778-million infrastructure initiative developed in collaboration with Ethiopia. Aimed at enhancing oil transportation, the project includes the construction of a 220-km road linking Upper Nile State in South Sudan to the Ethiopian border. A second pipeline will also be developed to connect South Sudan with the Port of Djibouti. During AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, Minister Chol will provide insight into the strategic investment opportunities across this project.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit http://www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

South Sudan remains a highly attractive destination for investment, especially in its oil sector

South Sudan is pursuing an ambitious plan to increase its oil production to 230,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the short term, with a long-term goal of reaching 450,000 bpd. Despite being East Africa’s only major oil producing nation, the country currently relies heavily on pipeline infrastructure through Sudan. The existing PetroDar pipeline, which currently transports approximately 100,000 bpd of South Sudan’s Dar Blend crude oil from Blocks 3E and 7E to Port Sudan, has encountered significant challenges, including stoppages and gelling issues. These challenges could impact the country’s ability to efficiently achieve these production targets. As such, the country is focusing on projects that reduce this reliance by offering diverse export options for South Sudanese oil.

Specifically, South Sudan recently entered into discussions with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) to advance the cross-border pipeline project with Ethiopia. These discussions include plans to increase crude oil production, build a new refinery and strengthen the oil distribution network, which is expected to significantly enhance South Sudan’s energy infrastructure and its ability to export oil efficiently. The overall aim is to maximize output at South Sudanese blocks, boosting regional trade and development. To further reduce the country’s dependency on existing infrastructure, South Sudan’s national oil company Nile Petroleum Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese firm Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company. The companies are looking at building a modern oil refinery and storage facilities in the country, marking a step toward enhancing the nation’s energy capacity and attracting investment.

To address export challenges and bolster its midstream capacity, Nile Services and Logistics Company, a subsidiary of Nilepet, signed a MoU with oil and gas company Zenith Energy. This partnership focuses on exploring opportunities for constructing storage tanks, pipelines and crude oil storage facilities, which are essential to strengthening South Sudan’s energy security infrastructure and supporting the nation’s efforts to fully harness its oil resources. Alongside this, the Greater Nile Oil Pipeline, with a capacity of 250,000 bpd, remains a critical component of the country’s oil export strategy.

“South Sudan remains a highly attractive destination for investment, especially in its oil sector. The government’s proactive measures to enhance oil infrastructure, combined with strong partnerships with industry leaders, demonstrate a clear commitment to unlocking the country’s vast resources and driving economic growth. These initiatives present major opportunities for investors looking to engage in a market with immense potential,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, Minister Chol will discuss South Sudan’s advancements in oil export infrastructure and broader investment opportunities in the country’s energy sector. He will provide details on the ongoing projects and facilitate discussions with global stakeholders on potential investment avenues.

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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