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Venezuela Energy Week 2026 to Define New Investment Pathways as Hydrocarbons and Power Sector Reforms Move into Implementation

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Venezuela Energy Week will serve as a key platform for clarifying how international capital can re-enter the hydrocarbons and power sectors through evolving operational and financial structures

CARACAS, Venezuela, June 10, 2026/APO Group/ –Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) 2026 is set to become a focal point for how the country’s hydrocarbons reforms are translating from policy into practice, as government stakeholders, PDVSA and international operators work to define the practical routes for investment entry into the oil and gas sector. With reforms now moving into implementation, attention is shifting from regulatory design toward the mechanisms that will determine how participation is structured, financed and sustained.

 

Venezuela’s current framework is being operationalized through a limited set of established and negotiated channels, including participation in PDVSA joint ventures, crude-backed repayment structures and production-linked agreements tied to existing oilfields. International operators such as Chevron, for instance, remain active within existing joint venture structures, including Petropiar in the Orinoco Belt and Petroboscán in western Zulia, which continue to underpin production and export activity under PDVSA-led arrangements.

Alongside joint venture activity, crude-based repayment mechanisms are becoming an increasingly important financial pathway for foreign participation. These arrangements – including crude-for-debt structures and production-linked repayment agreements – allow international partners to recover value through physical oil cargoes or allocated output rather than conventional financial transfers.

Companies such as Repsol and Eni have operated within similar frameworks, where repayment structures effectively shape cash flow recovery, exposure management and the timing of capital return. However, these mechanisms continue to operate under constraints, including delayed settlements, non-standard payment schedules and ongoing uncertainty around contract enforcement, all of which continue to weigh on long-term reinvestment planning. VEW 2026 will help stakeholders assess how these frameworks can be refined to improve predictability, strengthen implementation and support more scalable and sustained investment participation.

Beyond hydrocarbons, Venezuela is beginning to open selective pathways in the power sector. Recent policy discussions and incremental reforms have pointed toward greater private participation in electricity generation, alongside early-stage efforts to improve operational efficiency across the grid and expand space for independent power producers. While still in a gradual phase of liberalization, these developments suggest an additional entry point for international and regional investors, particularly in generation, infrastructure rehabilitation and distributed energy solutions.

As reforms progress, VEW 2026 will serve as a key platform for aligning policy intent with operational realities, bringing together public and private stakeholders to assess how existing mechanisms are functioning in practice and where adjustments may be needed. Key issues such as payment timing, contractual enforcement and risk allocation remain central to the investment environment, shaping whether current frameworks can support scalable reinvestment or remain limited to sustaining baseline production. Beyond policy direction, the event will help clarify investment entry points and how capital can be deployed across both hydrocarbons and emerging power sector opportunities.

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

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Maia Capital Partners provides Nesa Power with R150 million mezzanine debt funding

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The mezzanine debt funding will be used by Nesa as growth capital to fund the acquisition of solar photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) sites and expand its PPA portfolio

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 1, 2026/APO Group/ –Maia Capital Partners (“www.MaiaCapital.co.za”) announced that they have provided R150 million mezzanine debt funding to the Nesa Power group (“Nesa”) a South African commercial and industrial (“C&I”) renewable energy group delivering integrated solar, storage and energy solutions under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”).

The mezzanine debt funding will be used by Nesa as growth capital to fund the acquisition of solar photovoltaic (“Solar PV”) sites and expand its PPA portfolio. Nesa is committed to providing renewable energy solutions that drive savings, ensure uninterrupted operations, and reduce businesses’ carbon footprints by offering tailored renewable solutions, including on-site and off-site generation and storage.

Since its inception, Nesa and its founders have built over 46 megawatt-peak (“MWp”) of Solar PV generation capacity and 6.5 megawatt-hours (“MWh”) of battery storage and has raised over R400 million in capital in managed funds that have invested in and currently operate over 70 Solar PV C&I assets on a PPA basis.

We are excited to partner with Nesa on this transaction and to support their growth as they continue to build out their renewable energy platform

The Nesa Power Group has built and operated C&I renewable energy assets through strategic investment partnerships and managed funds for more than a decade and has now evolved into an integrated renewable services group providing the C&I market with turnkey renewable energy services. Through its group companies, Nesa offers the market greenfield development, in-house design, engineering, procurement and construction management (“EPCM”), PPA funding, ownership and maintenance (“O&M”) services as well as carbon credit development services where the group has one of the 1st solar based VERRA carbon grouped projects in South Africa.

Tshandu Ramusetheli, CEO of Maia Capital, said: “We are excited to partner with Nesa on this transaction and to support their growth as they continue to build out their renewable energy platform. This investment sits at the heart of what we set out to achieve when we established our impact fund — deploying private capital to address real societal challenges. Providing clean, affordable energy to South African businesses is one of our key impact and investment objectives, and it directly supports the government’s ambition to strengthen the country’s energy security through expanded private sector generation. This partnership exemplifies our belief that impactful investments can drive both economic growth and social progress”.

Percy Ying, Co-Founder of Nesa Power and Group Chief Investment Officer, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Maia Capital as a long term partner and are grateful for their confidence in Nesa’s vision and capabilities. This investment materially strengthens our ability to execute on the Group’s growth strategy — accelerating the growth of our PPA portfolio which will underpin our business going forward. The investment will also facilitate meaningful job creation and contribute positively to the broader South African economy — an outcome we are deeply committed to. We extend our gratitude to Maia Capital, our clients and stakeholders, as well as our valued management team for their unwavering belief in Nesa’s potential.”

Mike Bleyenheuft, Co-Founder and CEO of Nesa Power, added: “Securing this mezzanine facility from Maia Capital is a significant milestone for the Group and reflects the strength of the business we have built. The partnership with Maia Capital will ensure that Nesa continues to deliver innovative, high-quality renewable energy solutions to the C&I market. The energy transition in South Africa is accelerating, and with the private renewable market on a trajectory to surpass R200 billion by 2030, the opportunity ahead of us is substantial. We look forward to leveraging this partnership with Maia Capital to drive our next chapter of growth.”

Covington & Burling acted as legal counsel to Maia Capital

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Maia Capital Partners.

 

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African Mining Week (AMW) to Unlock Zimbabwe’s $12B Mining Vision Through Direct Investor Partnerships

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June 25, 2026

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A dedicated country spotlight at African Mining Week 2026 will showcase regulatory reforms and project developments across Zimbabwe’s mining value chain

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 25, 2026/APO Group/ –African Mining Week 2026 – The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa – will connect Zimbabwean regulators and mining stakeholders with global investors to advance partnerships, as the country accelerates efforts to build a $12 billion mining industry by 2030.

Taking place from October 14 – 16 in Cape Town, AMW 2026 will feature a dedicated Zimbabwe Country Spotlight, showcasing lucrative opportunities across the country’s mining value chain. The country spotlight will feature high-level panel discussions, exclusive networking sessions and project showcases, connecting global investors and service providers with senior decision-makers from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development of Zimbabwe, the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe and leading mining companies operating across the country.

The spotlight comes at a pivotal moment for Zimbabwe, as the country seeks fresh capital to unlock value from more than 60 known mineral occurrences spanning gold, lithium, platinum group metals, chrome, coal and rare earths.

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In a major move to improve investment competitiveness, Zimbabwe reduced mining-related license and permit fees in May 2026, lowering operational costs for investors while streamlining market participation. Registration fees for dealing in precious stones have been reduced from $15,000 to $10,000, while export permit fees have been cut from $1,875 to $500. New licensing categories – including permits for gold jewellery manufacturing and lithium processing plants – have also been introduced as part of a broader strategy to promote investments across in-country value addition projects. The reduction in fees for beneficiation projects follows the April 2026 introduction of export quotas for lithium concentrates ahead of a planned 2027 ban on concentrate exports. The shift is already reshaping the country’s lithium industry, with Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt achieving Zimbabwe’s first export shipment of lithium sulphate salts in April 2026.

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Coming into this picture, AMW 2026’s Zimbabwe Country Spotlight will provide investors with direct insights into these evolving regulatory frameworks, highlighting emerging investment and partnership prospects in lithium processing and across the mining value chain.

Zimbabwe’s gold sector is also positioned for renewed growth amid sustained high global gold prices (averaging $5,000 per ounce). In line with this momentum, Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund, Mutapa Investment Fund, is seeking $250 million to expand gold mining operations. Against this backdrop, AMW 2026 offers a timely platform for investors to engage with one of Africa’s most prospective brownfield gold markets and explore opportunities across exploration, mine expansion and processing infrastructure.

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AMW 2026’s strong emphasis on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) formalization also aligns closely with Zimbabwe’s national mining development strategy. In May 2026, Zimbabwe certified 300 small-scale miners following completion of training programs safety, compliance and productivity. Supported by funding from Mutapa Gold Resources – a subsidiary of Mutapa Investment Fund – the initiative aims to train and formalize 1,500 ASM players.

 

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As the official platform where Africa’s mining opportunities are discussed and maximized, AMW 2026 will provide stakeholders with market intelligence on Zimbabwe’s evolving mining landscape and investment outlook.

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Nigeria Accelerates $750B Mining Vision Ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026

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June 25, 2026

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African Mining Week will showcase opportunities within Nigeria’s mining value chain as the country seeks capital to unlock its $750 billion worth of untapped mineral deposits

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 24, 2026/APO Group/ –Nigeria’s mining sector is entering a new phase of growth as regulatory reforms, downstream investments and international partnerships strengthen investor confidence in one of Africa’s largest untapped mineral markets. The country’s solid minerals sector has secured approximately $3 billion in investments over the past three years, reflecting growing investor confidence as the West African nation seeks to bridge the financing gap hindering large-scale mining development.

 

The investment milestone comes as Nigeria deepens engagement with investors to unlock its estimated $750 billion in untapped mineral resources. The country is targeting an increase in mining’s contribution to GDP to 10%, creating lucrative investment opportunities for global mining industry players.

These developments come as African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 – Africa’s Most Influential Mining Conference, taking place in Cape Town from October 14-16 – prepares to showcase Nigeria’s expanding project pipeline and investment opportunities. Through dedicated country sessions, project showcases and executive networking, the event will connect international investors with Nigerian policymakers, mining companies and service providers driving the country’s mining transformation.

Nigeria’s expanding investment pipeline is a testament to its drive to strengthen partnerships. In June 2026, indigenous company Romulus Mining announced plans to increase investments across its gold and lithium portfolio from approximately $50 million to $150 million over the next three years, underscoring growing private sector confidence in the country’s mining outlook.

A partnership deal signed with Turkey in May 2026 is expected to support cooperation in geological exploration, mining technologies, digitalization and capacity building, while creating new opportunities for Turkish investment and technical expertise across Nigeria’s mining value chain.

Meanwhile, the advancement of several downstream projects – including a $600 million lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State and a $200 million lithium processing plant in Abuja – underscores Nigeria’s commitment to boosting mineral production and supporting industrialization.

Amid these developments, AMW 2026 provides a timely platform for investors seeking to capitalize on one of Africa’s most promising mining markets. The event will facilitate strategic partnerships that support exploration, mineral processing and long-term industry growth, reinforcing Nigeria’s ambition to develop a $1 billion economy by 2030 on the back of its mining industry.

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

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