The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the June edition of The Surge.
Asia-Pacific Members’ Reception – the Frontier Ecosystem in Action!
We often talk about the Frontier ecosystem and the incredible impact this network has on the sustainable development of the global upstream industry. But what does it look like in action?
Earlier this month, we returned to Malaysia to bring our Asia-Pacific Members and special guests together in Kuala Lumpur for an exclusive dinner, supported by our Corporate Patron, Viridien.
The connections made or reaffirmed are tangible in these images – and this is the outcome of each event in our programme of invitation-only dinners and receptions held in key energy cities across the globe. Only Frontier can create this unique environment where the confidential, quality conversations and relationships are built that are so critical to the future of a sustainable upstream industry.
Join them by becoming a member of the Frontier Energy Network today.
World Energies Summit - Major Speaker Announcement
The World Energies Summit shapes the strategic direction of the global upstream industry by concentrating on regions with significant potential.
This October in London, the Summit's third edition brings together chief executives, industry leaders, government representatives, national oil company officials, and prominent sector analysts. As the rapidly expanding, premier forum for worldwide upstream development, it provides an essential platform for collaboration and strategic planning among the industry's most influential decision-makers.
As always, our agenda is an intricately curated who’s who of global upstream leadership – all of whom are committed to sharing their insight with our delegates, and engage in peer-to-peer discussions about current challenges and emerging opportunities.
Our agenda for 2025 includes:
Kristian Johansen – CEO, TGS
Liz Schwarze - Vice President, Global Exploration, Chevron
John Ardill - Vice President, Head of Global Exploration, ExxonMobil
Kevin McLachlan - Senior Vice President Exploration, TotalEnergies
Jim Keating - CEO, Oil and Gas Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador
Jennifer Medcalf - President and Partner, The REACH Group
Daniel Pratt - Vice President Upstream Research & Consulting, S&P Global
Shakwa Nyambe - Managing Partner, SNC Incorporated
Philip Lambert – CEO, LAMBERT ENERGY ADVISORY LIMITED
Andrea Lovatini - Director, Exploration Data & Geosolutions, Digital & Integration, SLB
Mark Jonathan Davis – CEO, Capterio
Alexander Zaslavsky – Co-founder & Managing Parter, Horizon Engage
Ian Cross – Managing Director, Moyes
Alessio Checconi – Vice President Technical Marketing, PXGEO
David Hajovsky – Executive Vice President Multi-Client, TGS
Clementine Wallop – Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Horizon Engage
Patrick Rutty – Director, Global Intelligence, Enverus
Michael Knights – Director, MENA, Horizon Engage
Fraser McKay – Senior Vice President & Head of Upstream Analysis, Wood Mackenzie
Wadii El Karkouri – Executive Vice President, Imaging & Technology, TGS
Andrew G. Farrand – Director, Middle East and North Africa, Horizon Engage
Amalia Olivera-Riley – Executive Business Advisor, Subsurface Consultants & Associates, LLC (SCA)
Join Our Growing List of Sponsors & Partners
This year's Summit promises to be our largest and most impactful event yet, and this is reflected by the stellar list of leading international energy companies supporting the Summit’s aim of driving the future of energy through collaboration, innovation, and shared ambition.
Confirmed Sponsors & Partners Include:
Woodside Energy, SLB, Viridien, PXGEO, Actus Veritas, Horizon Engage, SOMA, & Core Laboratories.
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Egypt’s Upstream Renaissance – A New Era for Investment and Innovation
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Egypt was the talk of the town at this year’s Africa Energies Summit, as the country showcased exactly why it is fast becoming one of the most attractive upstream investment destinations in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
This new and exclusive report offers an insider view of Egypt’s upstream renaissance, covering fiscal reforms, digital transformation through the Egypt Upstream Gateway, extensive exploration potential, and an investor-focused government approach. Whether you're seeking frontier opportunities or redevelopment plays, this is essential reading for anyone looking to engage with one of the region’s most dynamic markets.
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Join us next May for the Ninth Edition of the Africa Energies Summit where every deal made will bring us one step closer to a future where all Africans have access to opportunity - with energy as the key driver.
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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...
Craig Beebee, Senior Business Development Manager - Key Accounts at Halliburton
Erwan Jaunis, Global Account Manager at Halliburton
Sana Donald, Sub-Saharan South Business Development Manager at Halliburton
Deepak Khurana, Area Vice President at Halliburton
Carlos Ninho, Regional Technical Sales Manager for Europe, Eurasia and Sub-Saharan Africa at Halliburton
Jalal Alshuhoubi, Chairman Advisor for Media and Public Relations at National Oil Corporation
Atiya Hamed, Director of International Corporation Department at National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya
Khaled Ghulam, Director of Media & Communication Department at National Oil Corporation
Fadl Shloof, Down Stream General Manager at National Oil Corporation
Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Acting Minister of Oil and Gas at National Oil Corporation
Rabie Aribe, International Marketing Department, Acting General Manager at National Oil Corporation
Abulaid Ahmed Mehemmed, Bidding Round Committee Member at National Oil Corporation
Adel Otman Alareba, Bidding Round Committee Member at National Oil Corporation
Elbashir Mohamed Ramadan, Bidding Round Committee Member at National Oil Corporation
Ahmed Ammar, Member of Board of Directors at National Oil Corporation
Asmae BENARCHID, Petroleum Exploration Director at ONHYM - National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines
Salim Lahsini, Promotion Department Manager at ONHYM - National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines
Jaouad Guezal, Unconventional Hydrocarbons Service Manager at ONHYM - National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines
Jerreh Barrow, Director General at Petroleum Commission, The Gambia
Buba Bajo, Principal Petroleum Officer at Petroleum Commission, The Gambia
Emeafa Hardcastle, Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Vincent Yankey, Director, Finance at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Kwaku Boateng, Director, Economics & Local Content at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Arsene Frederic BOISSY, Head Of Promotion Department at Groupe PETROSEN
Talla GUEYE, Chief Executive Officer at Groupe PETROSEN
Daniel Fearnley, Strategy And Growth Director at Proserv
Iain Smith, Senior Vice President, Sales & Strategic Growth at Proserv
Simon Andrew, Director of Sales, UK, Europe & West Africa at Proserv
Adolphe LORCIN MALOH, Head of Promotion of Oil & Gas Domain Department at Societe Nationale des Hydrocarbures
Blanche Mahamat Achta, CA at Societe Nationale des Hydrocarbures
Christophe Atangana Ndende, Exploration Manager at Societe Nationale des Hydrocarbures
Nicholas Fofang, Gas Development Manager at Societe Nationale des Hydrocarbures
Ismail Abdel Vetah, General Manager at Société Mauritanienne Des Hydrocarbures (SMH)
Hammadi EL Hadji, Exploration Manager at Société Mauritanienne Des Hydrocarbures (SMH)
MOHAMED MANSARE, Upstream Director at Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP)
Conde Lancine, Director General at Société Nationale des Pétroles (SONAP)
David Hajovsky, Executive Vice President, Multi-Client at TGS
Felicia Winter, Manager, Geoscience, Africa Mediterranean & Middle East at TGS
Johnny Chigbo, Business Development Manager, Africa Mediterranean & Middle East at TGS
Kevin Shrimpton, Business Development Manager, Africa Mediterranean & Middle East at TGS
Adrian Burke, Businesses Development - AMME Region at TGS
Aldo Napolitano, Exploration Director at Eni
Mario Bello, Head of Sub Saharian Africa Region at Eni
Marilia Cioni, Head, Press Office, Natural Resources at Eni
Lorenzo Meciani, Senior Exploration Advisor at Eni
Silvia Scaramuzza, Press Office at Eni
Casper Mortensen, Vice President Geoscience, Software & HPC at DUG
Percy Mellar, Regional Geoscience Manager, Europe at DUG
Ian Mills, Managing Director at EXCEED Energy
John Anderson, Commercial Director - Wells at EXCEED Energy
Dates For Your Diary
Changing Face of Energy - World Energy Hotspots: Where to invest and what’s at stake?
📌 4th September 2025, LinkedIn Live, 2pm – 3pm
📌 14th – 15th October 2025, London, UK
Exclusive Houston Members Dinner
📌 19th November 2025, Houston, USA
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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 💡
