AI is at the top of many agendas across the global upstream industry; we all know it has the potential to enhance and transform.

Here's how to kick off Africa's premier global upstream conference..!

Navigating the future of energy

The upstream sector has always been global in nature, this is what makes it so exciting to be a part of - capital moves across borders, technology is shared across basins, and discoveries and changes in policy in one part of the world can shift sentiment everywhere else as illustrated by Trump's policies.

Trusted by global investors across emerging markets, our long-standing Geopolitical Partner, Horizon Engage, is widely acknowledged to be changing the game when it comes to geopolitical intelligence.

Pre-Summit networking now live - exclusively on Delegate App

“Connect, collaborate, get deals done. This is more than a tagline… it’s a philosophy”. Proscovia Nabbanja

Welcome to the September edition of The Surge.

TGS is renowned for developing valuable partnerships with producing nations, with consistent collaboration characterising its provision of the advanced geophysical technologies and expertise that support its clients’ exploration objectives.

Where Africa’s Energy Future Takes Shape

Namibia is never far from the agenda when the development of frontier upstream regions is in discussion.

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.

Never ones to shy away from the difficult debates and the realities of global upstream development, we’ll be discussing the critical choice faced by emerging producers

Local impact initiatives across the African upstream industry are so much more than philanthropy; they are critical strategies designed to enable long-term local economic benefits, community well-being, educational development and environmental protection.

In an upstream landscape where returns and energy security need to be balanced with transition, Shell continues to illustrate how a global player can lead on both scale and strategy.

Our SLB Regional Showcase Theatre brings you insight from those who are leading upstream development across the globe.

The Buffalo Award for Africa’s Service & Supply Company of the Year - sponsored by SNC Incorporated and voted for by AES '25 delegates.

The fundamental when it comes to upstream development. We'll be discussing where the capital is flowing in global upstream and facilitating debate around

Part of a two-day agenda giving you unparalleled insight into the rapidly evolving global energy landscape.

ExxonMobil’s 2025 Global Outlook underscores the challenges and realities of the energy transition - and the enduring role of oil & gas in meeting the world’s rising energy needs.