Welcome to The Surge, where we update you on the latest news from the Frontier Energy Network.

If you want to understand where Africa’s energy sector is heading and connect with those driving it forward, this is where you need to be.

Connect, Collaborate, Get Deals Done - it’s more than a tagline, it’s the Africa Energies Summit philosophy.

The volume of sponsors who return year after year sums up the Africa Energies Summit effect.

If you want to understand where Africa’s energy sector is heading, and connect with those driving it forward, this is where you need to be.

World-Leading Speakers Confirmed. The Leaders and decision-makers driving Africa upstream will be in the room. Will you?

KBR’s sponsorship reflects its long-standing role as a trusted delivery partner across the global energy value chain, with deep expertise in project delivery, engineering, advisory and technology solutions that support complex upstream developments.

London to host Africa’s premier upstream energy conference as Murphy Oil strengthens engagement with African energy leaders.

Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference is shaping up, and the companies driving the continent’s upstream industry are already confirmed.

If you’ve attended a Frontier Global Summit, you’ll already be aware of the impact of John Ardill’s insight when he speaks candidly on our renowned Leadership Panel.

Having previously played an active and valued role in the Summit during his time at TotalEnergies, Kevin McLachlan returns to the Africa Energies Summit as Vice President of Exploration at Chevron.

Exploration remains central to Africa’s upstream future, and Shell is positioning accordingly.

A new year is always full of promise, and when there’s as much in the pipeline as we’ve got going on, you’ll understand why we’re straight out of the starting blocks with some major announcements and the beginning of a full calendar of events – all tailored to our global upstream leadership network and all with that distinctly “Frontier” factor.

We’re proud to announce that H.E. Farid Ghezali, the newly appointed Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), will join us in London this May, as Keynote Speaker.

For three decades, the Big Five Board Awards have set the benchmark for excellence across the African upstream industry, elevating professional reputation and showcasing board-level leadership on the biggest stage.

If you know Gayle Meikle, you know one thing for certain; her commitment to putting Africa’s upstream opportunities firmly on the global stage is relentless.

Bringing together Africa’s energy leaders, the Africa Energies Summit offers a unique platform for companies operating across the Continent. 

Welcome to the December edition of The Surge.

The Zambezi Meeting Zone is where many of the Africa Energies Summit’s most impactful and transformative conversations begin.

We are delighted to announce that global technology leader, SLB, returns as Showcase Theatre Sponsor for 2026 - marking the fourth consecutive year of this valued partnership.