We are delighted to share the first in our series of Regional Leader: Thought Leadership reports.

Two powerhouse line-ups. One unmissable Global Upstream Leaders event. Global Capital, Global Strategy: Aligning Finance and Upstream Growth.

With significant discoveries, renewed exploration, and increasing global demand for secure and diversified energy supply, Africa’s oil and gas industry requires innovative financing, strategic advisory, and deep regional expertise to unlock its full potential.

At last year's World Energies Summit, Fabian Michael Lai, President & CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), had a clear mission to send a strong message to the global energy community - Liberia is open for oil and gas business.

The intention of our presence here.. is to hear the dynamics of the industry on the continent, understand the macro trends and position ourselves to better service our customers and consequently deliver value to the people of Africa.

With deep analytical coverage across established producers and frontier plays alike, Rystad Energy provides the commercial clarity that governments, NOCs, independents and investors rely on.

As I am sure you won't be surprised to hear, this is a question I have been reflecting on a lot recently and discussing with those that I respect including the sage and knowledgeable African I am lucky enough to call my uncle - Dr. Duncan Clarke: What is an African? It is a question that appears simple, yet in reality it is layered, complex and an especially pertinent topic now for the industry.

Welligence Energy Analytics is widely recognised for its deep, data-driven insight into the global upstream sector, providing granular asset analysis, commercial benchmarking and forward-looking intelligence that supports smarter investment decisions across Africa’s energy landscape.

From deepwater leadership offshore Nigeria to major LNG delivery and exploration across frontier basins, Shell has combined capital, technology and long-term commitment to unlock world-class resources and sustain production at scale.

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.

Through Frontier’s PetroInvest platform, I work closely with governments across Africa and globally to shape and execute their upstream licensing strategies - advising on positioning, investor engagement, and how to compete effectively for international capital.

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.

Africa’s upstream future will not be built by any one organisation or individual. It will be built by governments, regulators, NOC's, indigenous companies, international operators and investors working together with mutual respect and shared purpose.

This event is open to Frontier Energy Network Members and invited guests only.

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