AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil & Gas Licensing: Galp Energia has signed a tentative deal to run exploration studies offshore Equatorial Guinea, covering blocks EG-02, EG-09 and H near Bioko, as the country prepares a new licensing round and the MoU could lead to a production sharing contract. Upstream Deal Progress: Europa Oil & Gas says Equatorial Guinea has approved its long-running farm-out for EG-08, clearing the way for Antler Global to sell 40% to Fuhai Energy, with drilling on the Barracuda-1 prospect now targeted for early 2027 after China’s ODI approval. Shipping & Maritime Law: The Marshall Islands Registry highlighted its support for the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in a landmark ITLOS case involving the M/T “Heroic Idun,” reinforcing freedom of navigation and flag-state jurisdiction—an issue that matters for offshore operators and logistics. Industry & Services Ecosystem: The 929 Challenge is expanding into AIE Expo Macao with a new startup acceleration programme aimed at helping firms enter the Greater Bay Area, with Equatorial Guinea included among the Portuguese-speaking countries in the programme.
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