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Top 5 Sectors Set to Benefit from Mauritania’s Oil & Gas Development

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Top 5 sectors that will benefit from oil and gas projects in Mauritania include infrastructure, green hydrogen, services, finance, and tourism and hospitality

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania, May 4, 2023/APO Group/ — 

With the discovery of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field in 2015 and the latest developments regarding the BirAllah field, Mauritania has become an increasingly attractive destination for investment. In addition to hydrocarbon supply benefits, the country is set to see numerous economic opportunities made possible through oil and gas monetization, all of which will be showcased at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power conference and exhibition – taking place from November 21-22 this year.

Infrastructure

According to the World Bank, the lack of infrastructure in Mauritania has caused a significant constraint on economic growth. However, with the introduction of large-scale energy developments such as GTA, which require significant infrastructure investment such as roads, pipelines, and storage facilities, opportunities for growth in this area have increased. Developing these infrastructure projects will create jobs in construction and maintenance, which will boost the economy. One specific project is the transformation of the port city of Nouadhibou into a regional gas processing, import and export hub, which, in addition to employment creation, will require an expansion of the current 300,000 metric tons oil storage capacity.

Additionally, on the power infrastructure side, the Banda Gas-to-Power Project, developed by New Fortress Energy, aims to produce natural gas for electricity generation by 2024. The project includes upstream gas field production, power generation, and power transmission components. It will reduce costs and increase supply for Mauritanian households and industry, while promoting regional integration through electricity exports to Senegal and Mali.

Green hydrogen

Hydrogen has a crucial part to play in the shift to sustainable energy. Despite its potential, the production of green hydrogen is still limited and expensive. According to Nils Røkke, Chairman of European Energy Research Alliance, one solution is to concurrently develop blue and green hydrogen, with the anticipation that green hydrogen will gradually prevail as the dominant form. This is the strategy adopted by bp in Mauritania which has operator interests in GTA and BirAllah Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fields, but correspondingly studies the feasibility of a green hydrogen project in the country. Mauritania’s Minister of Finance Isselmou Ould Mohamed M’Bady advocated for “significant increase in blended financing to support the transition towards green energy.” Using profits from first gas could be one of the solutions to finance green hydrogen projects.

Using profits from first gas could be one of the solutions to finance green hydrogen projects

Services

Already representing a leading producer of minerals, Mauritania benefits from a solid pool of local service providers to the extractive sectors, whether logistics and security or legal and engineering consulting. The expansion of infrastructure and development of oil and gas projects will create even further job opportunities across this sector. For example, the local consulting firm Meen&Meen, part of a joint venture with Jade Advisory and EPCM Holdings, has secured a strategic contract for the transformation of the south of Nouakchott port into a regional hub. The projected growth of 6.2% of GDP by 2025 in the country will also improve the quality and availability of services in the country. The transportation industry, in particular, is expected to benefit from increased demand for goods and people, with the African Development Bank estimating that the transport sector in Mauritania will grow by 5.5% per year between 2020 and 2025.

Finance

According to the World Bank, access to finance remains a significant challenge in Mauritania, with only 10% of the population having access to formal financial services. Ousmane Mamadou Kane, the Minister of Economic Affairs and the Promotion of the Productive Sector explained that the government aims to inject a lot of resources into the Treasury and the Central Bank using revenues generated from oil and gas. This will create significant opportunities for local banks and financial institutions while enabling the broader business sector to benefit from improved access to capital.

Tourism and Hospitality

Less known for tourism than its neighboring countries Morocco and Senegal, Mauritania still has hidden gems such as the Adrar region which is full of fascinating sites such as the historic towns of Chinguetti and Ouadane, or the Iron Ore Train, accessible to adventurous travelers which runs from the mining town of Zouerat to the coastal city of Nouadhibou and offers stunning views of the desert landscape. The improvement of road infrastructure and increased revenues are expected to give a boost to the hospitality and tourism sectors.

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power, the leading energy event of the region, is scheduled to take place in Nouakchott, Mauritania on November 21-22. Organized by Energy Capital & Power, the event aims to bring together potential investors, project developers, and public stakeholders to create an ideal platform for initiating new projects and signing deals. By organizing high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions, and technical workshops, MSGBC 2023 will dive into the ways that the country can utilize its natural gas industry to unlock long-term economic advantages.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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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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