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Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as Uganda Gears up for East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Start

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The East African Crude Oil Pipeline represents the single largest investment in Uganda and Tanzania

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 10, 2024/APO Group/ — 

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) – the country’s state-owned oil corporation – has joined the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference as a Gold Sponsor. Taking place November 4-8 in Cape Town, the event serves as the largest event of its kind on the continent, uniting global financiers and technology providers with African projects. UNOC’s sponsorship reflects the company’s commitment to attracting investment as major projects prepare for construction.   

In collaboration with project partners TotalEnergies, CNOOC and the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, UNOC is spearheading the development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). A 1,443km infrastructure project linking Uganda’s Tilenga and Kingfisher oilfields to Tanzania’s Port of Tanga, the project represents the single-largest investment in both Uganda and Tanzania. UNOC’s participation at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 paves the way for greater dialogue and engagement with regards to Ugandan oil and gas projects. 

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.  

One of the biggest challenges African oil and gas projects face today is the lack of financing

EACOP aims to start exporting crude by the end of 2025. Currently, the development of civil works such as pumping stations, pipe yards and storage facilities are progressing rapidly, with Uganda receiving the first shipment of coated line pipes for the project this October. The project – estimated to cost $5 billion – features a 296-km section in Uganda and a 1,147-km section in Tanzania. With a capacity to transport 246,000 barrels per day (BPD), the project directly connects Uganda’s oilfields with international markets, providing a new source of revenue for the country. In addition to transporting Uganda crude, the project serves as a vital route for regional neighbors such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Uganda is currently engaged in discussions with the DRC to transport crude from oilfields in the Albertine Graben basin following the start of production.  

EACOP has already raised $2 billion in equity funding from its developers and is seeking an additional $3 billion in debt financing. Chinese financiers have shared their interest in supporting the project, with Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development travelling to Beijing in April 2024 to discuss investment options. In June 2024, UNOC invested an additional $35 million to help bridge the gap between equity and debt financing in a testament to getting the project off the ground. The topic of financing African oil and gas projects will be top of the agenda at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, with UNOC’s participation  

Beyond the Tilenga and Kingfisher fields, Uganda is promoting exploration in various other regions of the country. Preliminary petroleum exploration studies are currently being conducted in the Moroto-Kadam and Kyoga basins, targeting play-opening discoveries. The studies aim to diversify the country’s oil production by bringing new fields online. To support exploration, the country increased its annual budget for the oil and gas sector from $120 million to $246 million for the 2024/2025 period. However, significant opportunities remain, with Uganda representing one of the final frontiers for oil and gas exploration worldwide.  

“One of the biggest challenges African oil and gas projects face today is the lack of financing. In the current energy transition climate, global capital expenditure has become increasingly more competitive, with pressures mounting to reduce funding for fossil fuel projects. Despite this, projects such as EACOP are proving resilient, and it is all due to the efforts by the state-owned UNOC,” states NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.  

UNOC’s support for and participation at AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024 reflects its dedication to driving Ugandan oil and gas projects forward. Throughout the event, UNOC is expected to engage with African policymakers, global investors and projects developers, promoting upcoming investments and strategic opportunities.  

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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