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Gabon Strengthens Regional Energy Engagement as Oil and Gas Minister Joins Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026
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Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Minister of Oil and Gas, Gabon has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 – taking place in Tripoli from January 24-26. The announcement highlights Gabon's ongoing efforts to attract international investment and advance strategic reforms in its oil and gas sector.
Minister Nguema assumed office in May 2025 and has since led a comprehensive modernization of Gabon's hydrocarbons framework. Under his leadership, the government is replacing the 2019 Hydrocarbons Code with separate oil and gas codes (https://apo-opa.co/4pW73cJ), aiming to enhance transparency, improve fiscal terms and provide legal clarity for investors. These reforms are design to unlock Gabon's deepwater and ultra-deepwater reserves, an underdeveloped segment of the country's energy portfolio.
Gabon currently produces approximately 200,000-228,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude, with proven oil reserves estimated at 2 billion barrels and natural gas reserves at 26 billion cubic meters. In 2025, the country has seen major international re-entries, with bp and ExxonMobil signing MoUs (https://apo-opa.co/4qtT2CZ) to explore offshore oil and gas blocks. The state-owned Gabon Oil Company (GOC) has also expanded rapidly through strategic acquisitions, including Tullow Oil's Gabonese assets (https://apo-opa.co/49xcitD) and Assala Energy, raising national production to nearly 50,000 bpd under its portfolio.
Key gas projects under development in the country include the Cap Lopez LNG Terminal, a $2 billion investment by Perenco (https://apo-opa.co/3MW8oBU) featuring a floating LNG unit slated to begin production in 2026, and the Port-Gentil LNG facility, a $983 million joint venture with GOC. Gabon's broader energy strategy also encompasses renewable integration and electricity expansion, targeting 85% rural electrification by the end of 2025.
Gabon and Libya share a history of multilateral cooperation through OPEC and continental energy forums, and Minister Nguema's participation at LEES 2026 reinforces growing collaboration across the African oil and gas sector. Scheduled to join a high-level ministerial panel during this year's event, Minister Nguema is set to provide attendees with first-hand insights into Gabon's production optimization strategies, regulatory reforms, and investment opportunities, while also engaging in discussions on regional gas infrastructure and hybrid energy integration.
“We are honored to welcome Minister Sosthène Nguema Nguema to LEES 2026,” states James Chester, CEO, Energy Capital & Power. “His participation underscores Gabon's strategic role in Africa's evolving energy landscape and offers delegates a unique opportunity to engage directly with leadership driving regulatory reforms, deepwater exploration and gas monetization initiatives. Minister Nguema's insights will be invaluable for investors and stakeholders looking to partner in Gabon's growing hydrocarbon and energy sector.”
Join industry leaders at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli and explore investment opportunities in one of North Africa's most dynamic energy markets. LEES 2026 offers a premier platform for partnerships, innovation and sector growth. Visit www.LibyaSummit.com to secure your participation. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 to Spotlight Africa’s Energy Growth Amid Low-Carbon Push
Africa's integrated energy companies face a dual mandate: expanding energy access while reducing carbon emissions. This challenge will be the focus of the panel, “The Dual Mandate: Navigating Growth and Decarbonization in an Integrated Energy Sector,” at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, 2026. The discussion will bring together energy executives, investors and policymakers to align strategy with the continent's rapidly rising power demand and industrial ambitions.
The first priority for many integrated energy firms is scaling low‑carbon power. Across Africa, utility-scale solar, wind and hybrid systems are advancing in 2025 as public and private capital flows in. South Africa's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Program continues to attract private investment into large-scale solar and wind projects, while Morocco's Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex demonstrates how concentrated solar power can supply baseload electricity. Panelists will examine how integrated companies can replicate these models in markets with limited grid infrastructure.
Despite the low-carbon push, oil and gas remain central to Africa's energy mix and industrial growth. Integrated companies are adopting practices to reduce emissions while sustaining production. Nigeria's Gas Flare Commercialization Program, which issued permits in December 2025 to capture 250–300 million cubic feet of flared gas per day, is projected to attract $2 billion in investment, generate nearly 3 GW of electricity and cut about 6 million tons of CO₂ annually. Methane leak monitoring, enhanced oil recovery with CO₂ capture and flaring reduction are also being implemented across Nigeria, Angola and Ghana, extending field life while improving environmental performance. These measures show that responsible hydrocarbon development can support a transition strategy while maintaining investor appeal.
The panel will also explore hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and bioenergy as tools to strengthen integrated energy portfolios. Green hydrogen projects in Morocco aim to supply clean fuels while anchoring industrial ecosystems, from green steel to sustainable aviation fuels, and positioning the region as a renewable export hub. In southern Africa, Namibia's HyIron Oshivela green hydrogen facility reached a milestone in 2025 by producing its first zero‑emission hydrogen using solar power and battery storage, and is now set to support low‑carbon iron production. These examples illustrate how hydrogen can drive industrial decarbonization beyond electricity generation.
The IAE 2026 Forum will allow financiers, energy executives and policymakers to assess investment-ready opportunities arising from these strategies. Hybrid systems that combine gas and renewables offer models for projects that deliver both financial returns and ESG outcomes. Speakers will also discuss how integrated companies can leverage Africa's abundant renewable resources, significant hydrocarbon reserves and growing power demand to promote economic development alongside emissions reductions. Decisions made today on technology deployment, asset management and investment prioritization will shape the sector for decades.
In short, the panel will demonstrate that Africa's energy transition is not a choice between growth and decarbonization. Integrated companies that scale low‑carbon electricity, manage hydrocarbons responsibly and deploy advanced technologies will create compelling investment opportunities, reduce energy costs and support industrial and manufacturing development across the continent. For investors attending the forum, the discussion offers a roadmap to commercially viable projects aligned with global climate goals.
IAE 2026 (https://apo-opa.co/45wnhRF) is an exclusive forum designed to connect African energy markets with global investors, serving as a key platform for deal-making in the lead-up to African Energy Week. Scheduled for April 22–23, 2026, in Paris, the event will provide delegates with two days of in-depth engagement with industry experts, project developers, investors and policymakers. For more information, visit www.Invest-Africa-Energy.com. To sponsor or register as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.National Energy Champions Confirm Participation at Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026
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Senior executives from state-backed and nationally anchored energy companies will participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, highlighting the growing role of national energy champions in Libya's upstream reopening. Turkey's TPAO, Hungary's MOL Plc. and Poland's ORLEN Group have confirmed senior-level participation, reflecting renewed confidence among government-backed operators as Libya advances licensing, exploration and production activity.
Scheduled for January 24-26, 2026, in Tripoli, the fourth edition of LEES comes as Libya accelerates upstream investment, refines its licensing strategy and works to lift operational constraints across key basins. Held under the theme “Infrastructure & Investment Driving Energy Growth”, the summit is officially endorsed by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Oil and Gas and the National Oil Corporation (NOC).
Turkey's national oil company TPAO has become one of the most active state-backed entrants into Libya's upstream sector. In June 2025, TPAO signed an offshore exploration MoU with the NOC covering geological and geophysical studies across four offshore areas, including a 10,000-km 2D seismic survey. Having also qualified as an operator in Libya's 2025 bid round, TPAO has indicated readiness to deploy capital and technical expertise as Libya reopens to international partnerships. CEO Ahmet Türkoğlu will address LEES 2026.
Poland's ORLEN Group has expanded its Libyan footprint following improvements in the operating environment. Through PGNiG Upstream North Africa, the company resumed preparations for active exploration in 2025 after the lifting of force majeure, reinforcing its presence in the Murzuq Basin. ORLEN operates the 5,500 km2 EPL 113 concession and has engaged with the NOC and Zallaf Oil and Gas on production forecasts at the Al-Wafa field, technical cooperation and gas infrastructure development, while evaluating additional upstream opportunities as Libya moves toward higher production targets. ORLEN Group CEO Ireneusz Fąfara will speak at LEES 2026.
Hungary's MOL Plc. joins LEES 2026 following its qualification as an operator in Libya's first international licensing round in nearly two decades. The milestone supports MOL's strategy of expanding its international upstream portfolio and diversifying crude supply sources, positioning Libya as a potential cornerstone market for future growth. MOL will be represented by Zsombor Marton, Group Exploration and Production Executive Vice President.
“The participation of national energy champions such as TPAO, MOL and ORLEN Group underscores the renewed confidence state-backed operators are placing in Libya's upstream potential,” said James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power. “Their long-term outlook, institutional backing and operational capabilities will be critical to driving sustainable investment and production growth.”
Join industry leaders at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli and explore investment opportunities in one of North Africa's most dynamic energy markets. LEES 2026 offers a premier platform for partnerships, innovation and sector growth. Visit www.LibyaSummit.com to secure your participation. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Her Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Rania Al-Mashat and her Armenian counterpart chair the 6th session of the Egyptian-Armenian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical...
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H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, and Mr. Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, co-chaired the 6th session of the Egyptian-Armenian Joint Committee for Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation, held in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, with the participation of representatives from relevant entities on both sides.
The committee held extensive discussions with active participation from representatives of both sides to explore opportunities for enhancing joint cooperation, particularly in agriculture and food security, advanced technology and artificial intelligence, youth and sports, scientific research, and increasing trade exchange.
In her remarks during the session, H.E. Al-Mashat emphasized the importance of bilateral relations based on mutual respect and joint efforts to strengthen cooperation in economic, cultural, and social fields. These relations have gained momentum through ongoing high-level dialogue, as well as the historic visit of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Yerevan in January 2023 — Egypt's first presidential visit to Armenia since its independence — which opened a new chapter in bilateral relations.
She stated that Egypt is committed to deepening cooperation with Armenia across all areas of mutual interest. The partnership extends beyond diplomatic frameworks to include economic development, scientific collaboration, cultural exchange, and strengthening people-to-people ties. Looking ahead, the potential to expand economic cooperation between the two countries is clear and promising, with significant untapped opportunities to diversify trade and investment flows.
H.E. Al-Mashat highlighted that agriculture, food industries, construction materials, pharmaceuticals, textiles, machinery, and light manufacturing represent promising areas for expanding joint cooperation. Meanwhile, Armenia's industrial capacity, skilled workforce, and access to regional markets offer important opportunities for Egyptian partners and investors.
She also addressed tourism as a key pillar of cooperation and explored partnership opportunities in ICT, digital transformation, capacity building, youth training, and cultural heritage digitization.
H.E. Al-Mashat concluded her remarks by emphasizing that the work of the Joint Committee provides an important platform to translate shared political will into practical initiatives, sustainable partnerships, and measurable outcomes — with both peoples rightfully expecting tangible results.
For his part, the Armenian Minister of Economy stressed that Egyptian-Armenian relations exemplify cooperation based on mutual respect and shared interests, rooted in historical and cultural ties. He highlighted a shared commitment to deepening economic and trade partnerships. Given ongoing reform and development efforts in both countries, he emphasized the importance of building on this foundation to enhance trade, diversify cooperation, and open new opportunities for the private sector, contributing to sustainable economic growth and integration into regional and global value chains.
He added that the Joint Governmental Committee plays a central role in organizing and developing economic relations between Egypt and Armenia, providing an institutional framework to coordinate relevant entities, monitor progress, and set clear sectoral priorities. The committee also serves as an effective platform to convert opportunities into concrete projects and support more sustainable and balanced trade and investment flows, reflecting the shared political will to elevate bilateral relations into a long-term economic partnership benefiting both peoples.
At the conclusion of the session, the ministers — co-chairs of the Joint Committee from Egypt and Armenia — signed the 6th session protocol for economic, scientific, and technical cooperation. The protocol includes multiple promising areas to expand bilateral relations, particularly in trade cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, leveraging competitive advantages, encouraging the private sector to develop new partnerships, and creating alliances to promote economic development and organize joint exhibitions.
The cooperation protocol also aims to promote investment partnerships, knowledge exchange, and invites the Armenian side to explore investment opportunities in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, especially in industry and logistics services, in addition to collaboration in SMEs, electricity and renewable energy, youth and sports, culture, and higher education.
From the Egyptian side, participants included representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Investment and International Trade, Agriculture, Electricity and Renewable Energy, Culture, Higher Education, Youth and Sports, Health, Communications and Information Technology, the Public Business Sector, as well as the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, the Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprise Development Agency, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority.
From the Armenian side, participants included Mr. Armen Sarkissian, Ambassador of Armenia to Egypt, and representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, High-Tech Industry, Health, Education, Science and Culture, Youth, and other relevant entities.
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