The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
“A great conference all round… a huge congratulations on another big win.” - John Ardill, ExxonMobil
Another mic drop moment for Frontier… the 3rd edition of the World Energies Summit has concluded with 100% of those surveyed recommending attendance.
In just two days, we united leading investors, NOCs, international oil & gas players and 20 governments from across six continents to engage in the discussions you wanted to hear, share strategic insights you needed to know, and offer exclusive, fresh data on the future of global exploration and production.
Amongst so many highlights, topics which particularly resonated with our audience included:
Exploration & Emerging Basins
Regional Opportunities across MENA, Asia Pac, the Americas, Africa, Europe & Eastern Med, Caspian & Central Asia,
Finance & Investment Trends
Country Spotlight on Egypt – Platinum Government Showcase
Energy Outlook, Geopolitics & Policy
Technology, AI & Transformation
Country Spotlight on Nigeria - NUPRC Platinum Government Showcase
“Another exceptionally well-organised conference and an excellent opportunity to meet with a fantastic network of global E&P leaders.” - Casper Mortensen, DUG
Were you in the room? If you’re focused on the development of upstream activity, you undoubtedly should have been in attendance to take advantage of our Strategic Stage and SLB Regional Showcase Stage agendas, the “on-tap” networking opportunities including the Woodside Energy London Leaders’ Networking Reception, and the inaugural World Energies Summit Gala Dinner, sponsored by ExxonMobil.
“It was an honour to chair a panel - my first one! A fantastic conference that keeps growing and attracting bigger names.” - Nick Ingrassia, Seascape Energy Asia
Making Memories – the World Energies Summit Gallery
There is no better way to sum up the World Energies Summit effect…
Encapsulated in this gallery is the incredible environment created by the World Energies Summit – you can feel the commitment, the enthusiasm, the connection in every image. … take a look and see for yourself.
Summit Reports – Exclusive Content for Download
Working in conjunction with our partners, we produce pre-Summit reports designed to focus in on some of the key topics up for discussion across the Summit agenda.
These reports are consistently praised across industry for providing succinct, pragmatic intel that our network can draw upon to inform strategy development.
Global Hydrocarbon Liquids: Supply & Demand In partnership with S&P Global
Learning Curve: How New Producers and Investors Find Common Ground In partnership with Horizon Engage - World Energies Summit 2025 Geopolitical Insight Partner
Global Licensing Round Report - Assets on the Block: 2nd edition In partnership with Enverus, Frontier Industry Insight Partner
Egypt’s Upstream Renaissance: A New Era for Investment and Innovation In partnership with Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
World Energies Summit 2026 – Keep Unlocking Global Upstream Opportunities
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Welcome to our new members this month
Paal Heistad, Tender Manager, Yinson
Don Mitchell, Managing Director, Gaia Earth
Remy Voog, Business Development, Eastern Hemisphere, Gaia Earth
Bimbola K, Vice President & Head of Commercial, Africa, Rystad Energy
André Sharma, Senior Client Success Manager, Europe, Rystad Energy
Tom Haanen, Head of Commercial, EMEA, Rystad Energy
Grayson M. Andersen, CEO, STAMPER OIL AND GAS CORP
Karyna Rodriguez, VP Global New Ventures, Searcher
Babis kalenderidis, Senior Sales Leader, Searcher
Rachel W, Technical Manager, Acquisitions & Divestments, ExxonMobil
Lauren McHale, Commercial Manager, ExxonMobil
Rob Holden, Vice President Sales, AMME, TGS
Alexander Vartan, VP Asia Pacific, TGS
Matthew Pyett, Sales Manager, AMME, TGS
Chris Drage, Senior Vice President, TGS
Joshua May, Business Development Manager, AMME, TGS
Ouafa Huson, Business Development Manager, StormGeo
Alison Richards, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Progressive
Willem Bloem, Principal, Bloem Consultants
Jose Frey, Senior Vice President Subsurface Epi, Equinor
Dates For Your Diary
Exclusive Houston Members Dinner
📌 18th November 2025, Houston, USA
📌 12th – 14th May 2026, London, UK
Interested in Partnering with our Members' Events? Request Partnership Prospectus today!
We hope you enjoyed this edition of The Surge. If you’re not already a Member we hope this has given you an insight into the Frontier Energy Network, and shown you how we connect energy people around the world to make real progress happen.
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