The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the September edition of The Surge.
Let’s get to the heart of the matter – the World Energies Summit takes place in less than 3 weeks, tickets are LIMITED and major announcements are being made every day as we assemble the most influential leaders in the global upstream industry to Connect, Collaborate and Get Deals Done.
So if you haven’t already secured your delegate ticket – here’s why that needs to be a priority…
Get the Global View - 20+ Government Entities in Attendance: We’ve made it easy for you. One location, two days gives you access to over 20 international government entities who will be converging on London next month.
Tap into Exclusive Content from 100+ International Speakers: Our speaker list is a roll call of global upstream leadership. These are the names you know -the names you want to hear from and meet. From those seeking to invest, to those seeking investment, they’re joining us to share more candid insight than you’ll find anywhere else.
Download a copy of the latest agenda.When We Say Exclusive Networking – We Really Mean It!: We know what works. This is a meticulously curated event during which you’ll have the opportunity to speak to everyone in the room. Build the critical relationships during the Summit, at our World London Leaders’ Reception sponsored by Woodside Energy or at our ultra-exclusive Gala Dinner, sponsored by ExxonMobil. Request Access to our delegate list
If you’ve already secured your delegate space, we can’t wait to see you. If you’ve yet to push the button, make sure you REGISTER TODAY!
Major Keynotes Announced
We are delighted to announce that H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, will join us in London next month as Opening Keynote. Hear directly from Minister Badawi who recently unveiled Egypt’s landmark plan to launch a 95,000 km² Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) seismic survey in the Eastern Mediterranean - a game changing project set to transform gas exploration and unlock significant new investment opportunities in the region.
And it is with pleasure that we also confirm the Hon Kornelia Shilunga, Head of Namibia’s Upstream Petroleum Unit as Keynote Speaker. A prominent Namibian politician and policy expert specialising in the energy sector, Ms Shilunga is at forefront of shaping Namibia's oil and gas industry. Her leadership in policy development and commitment to inclusive economic growth makes her experience and insight invaluable to the World Energies Summit audience.
Where Governments Meet Investors
From Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe, governments from across the globe are joining us in London to showcase their latest opportunities and strategies. Anyone focused on developing their international upstream business needs to hear from these countries:
Azerbaijan - State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)
Canada - Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador, C-NLOER, Government of Novia Scotia
Egypt - Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources - Egypt
Greece - Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA S.A.)
Hungary - SARA
Indonesia - SKK Migas
Lebanon - Lebanese Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Liberia - National Oil Company of Liberia
Morocco - ONHYM - National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines
Namibia - Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME)
Nigeria - Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), NNPC Limited
South Africa - Petroleum Agency SA
Suriname - Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V
The Gambia - Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, Petroleum Commission - The Gambia
The Republic of Guinea - Embassy of Guinea in the UK & NI (London)
Timor Leste - ANP TIMOR LESTE
Zimbabwe - Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
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Welcome to our new Members this month 🙌
Membership of the Frontier Energy Network continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following new Members this month...
David Dutton, Senior Exploration Manager, Africa at CNOOC International
Hongwei Ma, GM- Exploration & Appraisal Europe/Africa at CNOOC International
AMECHI ONWUEGBUNA, COO at Olistair Integrated Services Limited
Gualdino do Carmo da Silva, President at ANP TIMOR LESTE
Francelino A. Xavier-Conceição, Executive Director of Exploration & Development at ANP TIMOR LESTE
Scott Tessier, CEO at Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator
Stephanie Johnson, Director of Exploration & Information Resources at Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator
Tracey Greenaway, Head of Energy & Natural Resources at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
John Chambers, Managing Director at Larus Energy
Alaister Shakerley, Exploration Manager at Larus Energy
Richard Gazal, Chairman at Larus Energy
Kimberley Doane, Executive Director, Energy Resource Department at Government of Nova Scotia
Adam MacDonald, Director, Subsurface Energy Development at Government of Nova Scotia
Ross Lubetkin, CEO at Welligence Energy Analytics
Obo Idornigie, Senior Vice President - Energy Trends and Analysis at Welligence Energy Analytics
Dates For Your Diary
📌 14th – 15th October 2025, London, UK
Exclusive Houston Members Dinner
📌 18th November 2025, Houston, USA
📌 12th – 14th May 2026, London, UK
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We hope you enjoyed this edition of The Surge. If you’re not already a Member we hope this has given you an insight into the Frontier Energy Network, and shown you how we connect energy people around the world to make real progress happen.
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The Frontier Team 💡
