The Africa Energies Summit returns to London on 11th - 13th May 2027, bringing together the leaders shaping the future of Africa’s upstream energy sector.

In this panel, we brought together leaders from across the geoscience, technology and engineering value chain - and the message was refreshingly consistent: the technology is ready. The question is whether the environment is.

Right now, Travis Smithard - CEO of Rhino Resources - is one of the most closely watched figures in African upstream, as he leads one of the most significant exploration stories on the continent - the Capricornus discovery in Namibia's Orange Basin, which flowed light oil at rates that turned heads across the industry.

The people who know the Africa Energies Summit best are the ones who return year after year.

Some panels talk about diversity. This one made the business case - and backed it with numbers.

Some panels talk about diversity. This one made the business case - and backed it with numbers.

The world finally understands that we need Africa. We need to all come together to be more productive for the whole world.

A discovery proves the geology. Everything after that is a race against the clock, and in Africa, that race is still longer than it should be.

We asked Claudia Napolitano, ExxonMobil’s Vice President – Exploration Commercial, to identify the most valuable insight she gained from this year’s Summit. Her response focused on the range of enablers required to increase the pace to first oil.

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

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.

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

The 10th Edition of Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Gathering Returns to London from 11 - 13 May 2027.

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.

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.