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Upstream Operators to Detail Oil & Gas Project Outlook at Angola Oil & Gas 2024

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Angola Oil & Gas announces its first speaker lineup, with operators coming to Luanda to outline their investment outlook, project updates and efforts to boost production in Angola

LUANDA, Angola, July 29, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Over the next five years, up to $60 billion is expected to be invested across Angola’s oil and gas industry as international oil companies, independent E&P firms and juniors seize new opportunities in onshore, offshore and marginal fields. To support national production targets of maintaining output above one million barrels per day (bpd), Angola’s upstream operators are expanding their portfolios through block acquisition while reinvesting in producing blocks to maximize reserves.

During the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – slated for October 2-3 in Luanda – Angola’s upstream operators will provide insight into their respective investment and project outlooks in Angola. Speakers from energy majors Chevron, ExxonMobil and bp will outline large-scale ventures while E&P firms Afentra and Etu Energias will detail current and future exploration campaigns.

AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Taking place with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; national oil company Sonangol; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the African Energy Chamber; and the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute, the event is a platform to sign deals and advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.

Chevron is focused on developing existing blocks while unlocking frontier basins in the country’s deepwaters. In June 2024, the company signed two Risk Service Contracts (RSC) for Block 49 and Block 50 – situated in the Lower Congo Basin. Chevron will conduct seismic surveys across both blocks to improve the geological understanding of the acreage. The company also has interests in offshore Blocks 0 and 14 as well as in the Angola LNG plant. Billy Lacobie, Chevron’s Managing Director: Southern Africa, will provide an update on deepwater exploration during AOG 2024 as well as the company’s low carbon strategies in Angola.

Celebrating 30 years of operations in Angola, ExxonMobil is focused on maximizing output at producing assets while advancing frontier exploration. In 2024, the company made a discovery at the Likember-01 research well in Block 15, the first of the country’s incremental production initiative. Block 15 is one of Angola’s most successful assets, producing for 20 years and featuring 18 commercial discoveries. The new find showcases further developmental potential. Beyond existing assets, ExxonMobil is seeking play-opening finds in the Namibe Basin and could inject as much as $15 billion in the area following successful drilling. The company’s South Atlantic Exploration Manager Richard Barke and Managing Director for Angola Katrina Fisher will provide insight into these initiatives during AOG 2024.

Active in Angola since the 1970s, bp has spearheaded several major project developments in Angola. In 2022, the company merged its Angolan operations with that of energy major Eni’s, creating the country’s largest independent equity producer of oil and gas, Azule Energy. In 2023, Azule Energy signed RSCs for Blocks 46, 47 and 18/15 in the Lower Congo Basin while making FID on the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development – coming online in 2026. The company is also developing the country’s first non-associated gas project – the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields – also coming online in 2026. Gordon Birrell, EVP Production & Operations at bp, will speak on bp’s expertise in the country while identifying future investment and production initiatives.

Angola’s largest private oil producer Etu Energias plans to produce 50,000 bpd by 2025 and 100,000 bpd by 2030. The company’s projects range from upstream developments to downstream production lines and is seeking new opportunities in exploration. Etu Energias secured $60 million in 2023 as part of a $190 million debt facility to finance the acquisition of a 20% interest in deepwater Block 14 and a 10% stake in Bock 14K. The company will also begin construction at a lubricant facility in 2025. During AOG 2024, CEO Edson dos Santos will detail asset acquisition, downstream investments and future partnership prospects.

Meanwhile, Afentra is strengthening its portfolio in Angola, having recently acquired interests in offshore Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A from Azule Energy. The company is conducting light well interventions to boost production at these blocks and is also in the final stages of acquiring interests in Blocks KON 15, KON 19 and 23. In 2024, Afentra sold its first Angolan cargo for the year of 450,000 bpd. During AOG 2024, Afentra’s COO Ian Cloke will unpack acquisition targets and production expectations.

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.

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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.

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