“Connect, collaborate, get deals done. This is more than a tagline… it’s a philosophy”. Proscovia Nabbanja

Welcome to the September edition of The Surge.

TGS is renowned for developing valuable partnerships with producing nations, with consistent collaboration characterising its provision of the advanced geophysical technologies and expertise that support its clients’ exploration objectives.

Where Africa’s Energy Future Takes Shape

Namibia is never far from the agenda when the development of frontier upstream regions is in discussion.

We are delighted to announce that H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will join us in London next month as Opening Keynote.

Never ones to shy away from the difficult debates and the realities of global upstream development, we’ll be discussing the critical choice faced by emerging producers

Local impact initiatives across the African upstream industry are so much more than philanthropy; they are critical strategies designed to enable long-term local economic benefits, community well-being, educational development and environmental protection.

In an upstream landscape where returns and energy security need to be balanced with transition, Shell continues to illustrate how a global player can lead on both scale and strategy.

Our SLB Regional Showcase Theatre brings you insight from those who are leading upstream development across the globe.

The Buffalo Award for Africa’s Service & Supply Company of the Year - sponsored by SNC Incorporated and voted for by AES '25 delegates.

The fundamental when it comes to upstream development. We'll be discussing where the capital is flowing in global upstream and facilitating debate around

Part of a two-day agenda giving you unparalleled insight into the rapidly evolving global energy landscape.

Uganda was at the centre of discussions throughout this year’s Africa Energies Summit, showcasing its upstream progress, investment opportunities, and regulatory framework.

Session One of this year’s World Energies Summit sees five of the global upstream industry’s most influential figures take to the stage to discuss the ways in which economic fluctuations, changing politics and shifts in regulation are shaping the future of upstream investment.

The Elephant Award for Distinguished Individual Contribution - sponsored by Equinor.

We are renowned for hosting the discussions the upstream industry wants and needs. 

ExxonMobil’s 2025 Global Outlook underscores the challenges and realities of the energy transition - and the enduring role of oil & gas in meeting the world’s rising energy needs.

This year's Africa Energies Summit played host to our greatest ever number of African governments and ministries. 

We've created a unique environment where NOCs and regulators from across the globe position themselves directly in front of those who are most interested in their country’s upstream investment opportunities.