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Suriname to Host First Caribbean Energy Week, Driving Regional Investment and Collaboration

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Caribbean Energy Week

Caribbean Energy Week unites industry leaders from Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and the region on March 30 – April 1, 2026, in Paramaribo, as Suriname prepares to become an oil producer in the coming years

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, September 25, 2025/APO Group/ –Caribbean Energy Week (CEW), a new three-day conference dedicated to driving resources investment and cooperation across the Caribbean, was officially launched today by organizing partners Energy Capital & Power, Sheriff Consultancy, Colibri Business Development, and Elite D’Fam. The event is set to take place from March 30 to April 1, 2026, at the Royal Torarica Hotel in Paramaribo, Suriname.

CEW will be produced in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, Afreximbank, and S&P Global Commodity Insights, and underscores Suriname’s expanding role in global energy.

Building on the foundation of the Suriname Awareness Symposium (SAS) 2025 event – established by Vanessa Yacoob and Ileana Ferber – CEW takes an expansive approach to the region’s energy investment landscape, bringing together hydrocarbons, mining, power and carbon credits and featuring the most dynamic and attractive markets in the Caribbean, including Suriname, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago – as well as investors from the United States, Brazil and elsewhere.

CEW 2026 is held under the auspices of Suriname’s President Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons and will convene high-level stakeholders from across the Caribbean, with participation expected from the leadership of Guyana, Barbados, and CARICOM. This underscores the event’s regional importance and the growing momentum for collaboration in energy, mining and sustainable resource development.

Through a multi-track program of strategic sessions and workshops, CEW will cover exploration and production, oilfield services and technology, finance, mining, carbon credits and renewables, building on the recent surge in energy developments across the Caribbean. Dedicated sessions on local content will focus on inclusive growth, skills development and supply-chain expansion, positioning the event as a catalyst for local and regional transformation.

The Suriname–Guyana basin is among the world’s most exciting oil frontiers. Guyana has discovered more than 13 billion barrels of oil equivalent to date, with projects such as Liza (220,000 bpd), Payara (220,000 bpd), Yellowtail (250,000 bpd) and the recently sanctioned Hammerhead project driving rapid production growth. Suriname, with an estimated 2.2 billion barrels of recoverable resources, is advancing its first major deepwater development: TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project, expected online in 2028 at approximately 220,000 bpd. Petronas and Shell are pursuing exploration across multiple offshore blocks, while upstream spending in Suriname increased from $348 million in 2020 to $514 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $9.5 billion between 2025 and 2027.

Trinidad and Tobago is expanding its deepwater acreage, attracting strong international interest. ExxonMobil was recently awarded offshore Block TTUD-1, which could generate up to $21.7 billion in investment if reserves are confirmed. Global oilfield service leaders, including Halliburton, SLB and Baker Hughes, are expanding their Caribbean presence, with SLB opening a new office in Suriname in 2025, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the market.

Mining remains a central pillar of the Caribbean’s resource economy. In Suriname, gold represented 74% of exports in 2024, with Newmont and Rosebel among the largest operators. Guyana’s mining sector is growing under a clear legal framework, with projects led by Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields. By bringing together governments, operators, investors and service companies, CEW highlights the interconnected opportunities across oil, gas and mining, fostering regional collaboration and laying the groundwork for sustainable economic growth.

Companies and organizations interested in sponsoring or participating in Caribbean Energy Week 2026 are invited to contact Energy Capital & Power at sales@energycapitalpower.com to secure their place. 

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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