The announcement comes at an important time for Canada's offshore sector, just days after C-NLOER launched its 2026 Calls for Bids, offering 16 exploration parcels covering more than 3.68 million hectares across the Eastern and South-Eastern Newfoundland offshore regions.

When the world's leading upstream operators and exploration specialists come together to discuss Africa's future, the insights are impossible to ignore.

Next Week, the Global Upstream Leaders Series is in Aberdeen. Our sponsors have seen first-hand the value that Frontier forums create.

When upstream industry leaders share how they are evaluating opportunities, prioritising projects and allocating capital, the whole sector benefits.

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

Rebalancing the New World Order in an Age of Fragmentation - Where Is Upstream Really Heading?

As I turn my attention globally in preparation for the World Energies Summit promised by team a note on key Licensing Rounds to watch in H2 and as luck would have it, it makes a perfect CEO Brief for the week for me to share with you too.

Capturing the key themes, standout discussions and major takeaways from three days at the heart of the African energy sector - this is the ultimate read in the wake of the ninth Africa Energies Summit.

As industry convenor of the 9th Africa Energies Summit, and having spent the week moderating discussions and speaking privately with governments, operators, investors and technical leaders from across the world, these are my reflections on the major themes shaping Africa’s upstream sector today.

Frontier is built around three key pillars: connecting, collaborating and getting deals done.

Some events fill the calendar. Others fill the room with palpable energy.

The Africa Energies Summit once again truly lived up to its reputation as the place where deals get done, and this year, the bp Okavango Deal Zone witnessed this landmark agreement.

As the ninth Africa Energies Summit drew to a close in central London, the landmark 30th Anniversary Edition of the Big Five Awards, headline sponsored by Rhino Resources, once again shone a spotlight on the individuals and organisations shaping the future of Africa’s upstream energy industry.

This is what the Africa Energies Summit is all about: bringing the industry together to connect, collaborate and get deals done.

As the second day of the Africa Energies Summit 2026 gets underway, the industry is already reflecting on an exceptional Africa Strategy Briefing on Monday and opening day of the Summit Day yesterday.

At our recent Frontier’s Upstream Insights discussion titled "New Frontiers: The Next Guyana", we set out to examine one of the most important questions in global exploration today: where will the next major frontier success come from?

Tamoor Ali of Trafigura shares his thoughts on the impact of the smaller independents and why global upstream needs to figure out how to support them and realise the associated opportunities.

Ghana’s oil and gas strategy offers a clear signal to the industry. The country is focused on maximising production - ensuring hydrocarbons drive industrialisation, strengthen energy security, and build meaningful local participation.

We are pleased to confirm the dates for the Frontier’s flagship Global Summits in 2027 - two strategically crucial gatherings where the upstream industry comes together at the highest level.

An exemplary firm operating at the highest level of Africa’s upstream sector, Miranda & Associados brings deep expertise in structuring deals, navigating regulatory frameworks, and enabling investment to move with confidence across the continent.