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Tullow Oil Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Outline Infill Drilling, Near-Field Exploration Plans at African Energy Week (AEW) 2024

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Taking place November 4-8, African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy unites E&P companies and investors with African project opportunities

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 18, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Independent energy company Tullow Oil has plans to increase oil production at active fields in Ghana and Gabon in 2024 and is preparing to conduct exploratory drilling in Ivory Coast in 2025. Committed to developing oil and gas in Africa in a responsible manner, the company’s asset portfolio across the continent not only contributes to fuel security but creates economic opportunities for host communities. Tullow Oil’s CEO’s Rahul Dhir will speak at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference – Africa’s largest energy event taking place from November 4-8 in Cape Town.

Operational excellence, capital efficiency and business growth are at the core of the company’s operations, with its focus on maximizing output at producing fields and assessing new development opportunities set to support economic growth in the countries in which Tullow Oil operates. During AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, Dhir is expected to share insight into the company’s project portfolio while outlining strategies being implemented to maximize output through innovative drilling. 

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 www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

Tullow Oil is not only making great strides towards maximizing production at active fields but is spearheading efforts to reduce emissions and foster economic growth

Tullow Oil has an active presence across several markets in Africa and has been operating on the continent since 1986. In Ghana, the company was responsible for play-opening discoveries in the Gulf of Guinea’s Tano Basin and continues to deliver commercial success through the start of production at additional wells. In 2023, the company completed the Jubilee South East project at the Jubilee prospect, bringing production up to 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) at the project. Tullow Oil plans to maintain this output over the next few years through an ongoing infill drilling program. Over the last three years, $1 billion has been invested into the Jubilee South East project, enabling previously undeveloped reserves to be brought into production. In 2024, five new wells – three production and two water injector – are expected to come online. Tullow’s second deepwater development in Ghana is the TEN field, which start production in 2016.  

In Gabon, Tullow Oil is leading infrastructure-led exploration, and in 2023, extended its Gabonese licenses to 2046. Considered a central part of the company’s production portfolio, Gabon represents one of Tullow Oil’s high-return production assets. In 2024, the company’s strategy includes pivoting towards infill drilling to sustain production. Tullow Oil also expects to drill two infrastructure-led exploration wells at the Simba license this year. Beyond 2024, Tullow Oil is committed to positioning its Tchatamba facilities in Gabon – a complex comprising the Tchatamba Marin, Tchatamba South and Tchatamba West fields and 19 development wells – as a core hub.  

Meanwhile, Tullow Oil is currently maturing the prospect inventory ahead of a drill candidate selection for an exploration well in Ivory Coast in 2025. In the country, the company holds stakes in low-risk investment projects with potential for fast commercialization, high returns and rapid payback. In 2023, production in Ivory Coast contributed to 1,000 bpd to the company’s non-operated portfolio. In addition to Ivory Coast, Tullow Oil is developing the South Lokichar Basin in Kenya. Following withdrawal from minority partners in 2023, Tullow Oil resumed a 100% stake in Blocks 10BB, 13T and 10BA in the basin. As a low-cost development project, the basin continues to be developed gradually with first production targeted for 2028. A Field Development Plan has been submitted and is under review by government.

In addition to exploration and production endeavors, Tullow Oil is moving ahead with environmental projects under efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company signed an Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement with Ghana’s Forestry Commission in May 2024. The agreement would see Tullow Oil invest up to $90 million over a period of ten years in forestry in line with Tullow’s 2030 Net Zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Aimed at addressing deforestation and promoting sustainable land use, the agreement will generate up to one million tons of carbon offset credits per year from two million hectares of land across the Bono and Bono East regions of Ghana.

“Tullow Oil is not only making great strides towards maximizing production at active fields but is spearheading efforts to reduce emissions and foster economic growth. With sustainability at the forefront, the company is unlocking value from both discovered reserves and potential finds. These efforts are bound to translate into tangible opportunities for local communities, showcasing the value of oil and gas in Africa,” stated NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

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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