The Surge - Headlines and Insight from Global Upstream
Breaking News: Sri Lanka Launches Licensing Round
The Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 Officially Launches
This week we announced the opening of the Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 (SL2026-01), offering four offshore exploration blocks in the Mannar Basin to qualified international energy companies.
PetroInvest, Frontier's specialist licensing round marketing and promotion service, is proud to be the Strategic Marketing & Promotion Partner for this landmark licensing round, supporting the Government of Sri Lanka via the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) with our global upstream expertise, market insight and extensive international network.
For full details and regular updates, follow the official Sri Lanka Licensing Round 2026 page or visit https://www.srilankalicensinground.com
World Energies Summit - Global Governments Join Us in London
Continuing the Sri Lanka theme: in five weeks' time, our delegates will hear directly from PDASL as it showcases the landmark SL2026-01 round at the World Energies Summit | The World’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 29th - 30th September 2026.
We've built a reputation for getting countries in front of the right audience, and Sri Lanka is one of 19 countries joining us from across six continents - each showcasing the latest from their upstream industries and engaging with global investors and partners as they move their upstream journey forward.
In attendance: Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Canada, Ecuador, Gabon, Greece, Hungary, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Tunisia, Malta, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Sri Lanka, The Gambia, Uruguay.
Exhibitor Showcases Collaborative Bid Round at WES
Joint Oil will be exhibiting at the World Energies Summit | The World’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 29th - 30th September 2026, showcasing one of the Mediterranean's most compelling offshore opportunities.
The joint venture between Tunisia's ETAP and OLA Energy has just announced a new bid round for the Joint Oil Block and Zarat Discovery, in the prolific Gabes-Tripoli Basin straddling Tunisia and Libya.
Just two weeks after its launch, hear directly from Joint Oil as it presents the bid round at the World Energies Summit.
Indochina in Focus: Essential Reading Ahead of WES 2026
Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos: together, one of the most interesting stories in Asia-Pacific oil and gas.
Vietnam is experiencing an offshore exploration renaissance, with major players chasing new discoveries even as legacy fields decline, pushing the country deeper into deepwater development. For Cambodia, the focus is on LNG, as it builds its first oil refinery and draws serious international interest. Laos, meanwhile, is advancing cross-border pipeline links with Vietnam, positioning itself at the centre of regional energy integration.
Written by Frontier Regional Leader and industry expert Ian Cross, in his capacity as President of SEAPEX (South East Asia Petroleum Exploration Society), this piece unpacks what's driving activity across all three markets - and what it means for the operators and investors watching the region.
WATCH - World Energies Summit Summed Up in 30 Seconds
Frontier COO Daniel Davidson knows better than anyone what sets the World Energies Summit apart from the rest. In just 30 seconds he sums it up - watch, then secure your delegate ticket while Best Rate applies (only until 4 September).
World Energies Summit 2026 - All the Information You Need
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Countdown to Rio - Panellists Announced
We're in Brazil next month, as Frontier convenes its first Latin America Global Upstream Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, under the strategic theme "Latin America's Deepwater Advantage: Scaling a New Era of Supply."
Our panel line-up is growing - and it makes for very interesting reading. We're delighted to welcome:
Anderson Cavalcante, Vice President Imaging Brazil, Viridien
Lars Jetlund Hansen , Vice President Brazil Subsurface, Equinor Brazil
Gayle Meikle, Founder & CEO, Frontier
Sponsored by Viridien, this is a private, high-level gathering exclusive to Frontier Energy Network members and invited guests. As ever, the Forum will provide a trusted setting for candid dialogue, strategic alignment and partnership-building.
Members and invited guests only - find out more.
Frontier at IMAGE 2026
Our Founder and CEO Gayle Meikle and COO Daniel Davidson attended IMAGE 2026 earlier this month. Gayle's deep knowledge of the African upstream industry saw her feature in the inaugural Strategic Roundtable Discussion, "Africa as a Strategic Pillar of Global Energy Security: Driving Growth Through Technology, Investment and Strategic Partnerships."
The discussion focused on Africa's role in global energy security, and what's needed to help African nations maximise value creation, investment and economic growth from their oil and gas resources. You'll hear plenty more on this at the Africa Energies Summit | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 11th - 13th May 2027.
From a week of insightful moments, our team on the ground particularly enjoyed the executive panel discussion with John Ardill, Kevin McLachlan and Andrea Lovatini moderated by Bob Fryklund. Hear more from John and Andrea at the World Energies Summit | The World’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 29th - 30th September 2026 next month.
Frontier Upstream Insights - Next Session: 7 October 2026
"Sanctions, Conflicts & Energy Security: How Geopolitics is Redrawing the Global Upstream Map"
Once again, Frontier Upstream Insights asks the questions the industry needs answered. As energy security climbs every government's agenda, we bring operators, analysts and strategists together to make sense of it.
Featuring:
Robin Mills, CEO, Qamar Energy
Ben Cahill, Non Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council
Maria Shagina, Senior Fellow, Geoeconomics Programme, International Institute for Strategic Studies
Raad Alkadiri, Managing Partner, 3TEN32 Associates
Gayle Meikle, Founder & CEO, Frontier
Hosted by Daniel Davidson , who'll be taking questions from the live audience.
Register to attend this LinkedIn Live session.
On the Frontier - Where You'll Find Us
World Energies Summit – 29th-30th September 2026 - London
The world's premier global upstream conference returns, convening C-suite leaders, regulators and investors for two days of deal-making and strategy. If your basin, your capital or your business-development plan for 2027 needs the right rooms and the right conversations, this is where they happen.
Global Upstream Leaders’ Dinner – 19th November 2026 - Houston
“The Future of Upstream: Redefining Leadership in a Transforming Energy World”. The original Frontier Leaders Forum. We return for our renowned Houston gathering, a high level networking dinner, with keynote address and discussion which will explore how leadership, investment and collaboration are redefining the upstream sector. Members and invited guests only.
Africa Energies Summit – 11th – 13th May 2027 – London
The anchor upstream oil and gas event for the continent, we bring together senior decision-makers from governments, national oil companies, international operators, independents, financiers and service providers for a high-level forum built around strategic dialogue and deal-making. Our unique, relationship-driven format focuses on curated roundtables, closed-door briefings and C-level panelsNot yet a member?
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