Having previously played an active and valued role in the Summit during his time at TotalEnergies, Kevin McLachlan returns to the Africa Energies Summit as Vice President of Exploration at Chevron.

Global Upstream Leaders Forum | Luanda, Angola

Exploration remains central to Africa’s upstream future, and Shell is positioning accordingly.

The willingness of major industry figures like Terry Gebhardt of Woodside Energy to share their strategies on our stage is exactly why delegates attend

If you know Gayle Meikle, you know one thing for certain; her commitment to putting Africa’s upstream opportunities firmly on the global stage is relentless.

As we step into 2026, I wanted to reach out personally to share a message of support from all of us at Frontier.

As always, John Ardill, VP Global Exploration at ExxonMobil, delivered outstanding insight at last year’s World Energies Summit.

Africa’s upstream sector continues to undergo a transformation. These are exciting times and those in the know understand that the strategic choices taken today are set to influence the industry’s development trajectory for decades ahead.

Africa Upstream 2026:  A New Map of Opportunity - Blocks, Rounds  & the Next Wave of Potential

Bid rounds in Egypt, Algeria, and Libya are reaching heights not seen since 2000, attracting majors, independents, and NOCs alike. 

Frontier’s Regional Leaders use their expertise and networks to foster engagement, build stronger relationships, and drive collaboration across Frontier’s global community.

Bringing together Africa’s energy leaders, the Africa Energies Summit offers a unique platform for companies operating across the Continent. 

Frontier’s Regional Leaders use their expertise and networks to foster engagement, build stronger relationships, and drive collaboration across Frontier’s global community.

At this time of year, a message of hope hits home for us all – and this message, which follows our latest donation to Gogo Olive, is one to warm everyone’s heart.

Welcome to the December edition of The Surge.

Africa’s upstream future is evolving, and the decisions made today will define its growth for decades.

The Zambezi Meeting Zone is where many of the Africa Energies Summit’s most impactful and transformative conversations begin.

Frontier’s Regional Leaders use their expertise and networks to foster engagement, build stronger relationships, and drive collaboration across Frontier’s global community.

Balancing opportunity, risk, and long-term value – these were the main points discussed by our expert panel, ably hosted by Patrick Rutty of Enverus.

ExxonMobil’s Global Opportunities Offshore Manager for Exploration & New Ventures, Ivan Almeida, is a valued contributor to our Global Summit agendas; he understands the international upstream landscape better than most.