From Discovery to Development: Travis Smithard on Africa’s Upstream Future

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.

What makes Travis's perspective on the Africa Energies Summit so valuable is what comes next; the shift from proving resources to delivering reserves, the discipline required to take a frontier discovery towards development – and the integral part the Summit plays in moving Africa’s upstream industry forward in this respect.

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