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World Petroleum Council, Canada Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Energy Chamber

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The African Energy Chamber and the World Petroleum Council, Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding which will see the parties jointly conduct industry white papers and webinars as well as support one another’s energy conferences

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 26, 2022/APO Group/ — 

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) is proud to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Petroleum Council (WPC), Canada – the Canadian Association of the WPC – which will see both parties cooperate on maximizing the sustainable development, exploitation and monetization of oil and gas resources to ensure energy security and economic growth across both Africa and Canada.

The MoU, signed by Denis Painchaud, President and CEO of the WPC Canada, and NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the AEC, on behalf of the two non-governmental organizations during the 2022 edition of the African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition – Africa’s biggest gathering for energy policymakers, companies and investors which ran from October 18 – 21 in Cape Town – allows the two parties to collaborate on information dissemination as well as in developing and implementing best practices for energy stakeholders to optimize hydrocarbon market developments.

Under the terms of the MoU, the AEC and WPC Canada will support and promote each other’s conferences, exhibitions and forums including AEW 2023 and the World Petroleum Congress 2023 to their members and via various platforms such as websites, social media channels and other discussions. The two will identify potential delegates, exhibitors and partners for their various forums and conferences with the aim of uniting industry stakeholders for the development of innovative solutions, policies and business cases to address critical market challenges, including a lack of adequate investments, global energy transition-related policies, the increasing infrastructure rollout gap and continued declines in exploration and production activities which continue to disrupt industry expansion.

The MoU will see both the AEC and WPC Canada collaborate on papers and webinars to promote their respective conferences

What’s more, the MoU will see both the AEC and WPC Canada collaborate on papers and webinars to promote their respective conferences as well as any other areas of collaboration the parties agree upon.

With both Canada and Africa seeking to maximize the development and exploitation of vast, untapped hydrocarbon reserves – including Africa’s estimated 125.3 billion barrels of crude oil and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves – to drive socioeconomic development, gross domestic product growth, global energy security and industrialization, partnerships such as the MoU between the AEC and WPC Canada will be crucial for helping the industry embrace and maximize market opportunities.

As Canada’s premiere network of energy players with more than 60 representatives from the private, public and academic sectors across the North American country’s oil and gas market, WPC Canada, through its partnership with the AEC will bring in a new era of energy investments, technical solutions and business, ethical and government standards that will drive Africa’s oil and gas development to the next level.

“The Chamber is pleased to enter this partnership with WPC Canada. We believe our collaboration will unlock a new era of participation and investment from Canadian oil and gas companies to boost activities across Africa’s entire oil and gas value chain. Following Canadian companies such as Africa Energy Corp, Africa Oil Corp and ReconAfrica accelerating their footprint across the African energy sector, driving long-term and sustainable developments in key basins, we are confident that this new partnership will help bring more positive changes as we aim to make energy poverty history by 2030,” states Ayuk.

WPC Canada’s vast experience in modern low-carbon emissions technologies including carbon capture, storage and utilization as well as deepwater project safety, energy security, enhanced oil and gas recovery, youth and gender inclusivity and biofuels will be essential for improving the landscape of the African oil and gas sector.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Week (AEW).

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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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