As the ninth Africa Energies Summit drew to a close in central London, the landmark 30th Anniversary Edition of the Big Five Awards, headline sponsored by Rhino Resources, once again shone a spotlight on the individuals and organisations shaping the future of Africa’s upstream energy industry.

We’re proud to announce the finalists in the “Emerging Leaders in African Energy – Rising Star” category for the 30th Big Five Board Awards, as we recognise the next generation of influential voices shaping the continent’s energy future through innovation, leadership and impact.

There is no better way to explain the impact of the Africa Energies Summit than these words from Rhino Resources Ltd’s CEO, Travis Smithard.

Some contributions shape projects. Others shape industries.

The Africa Energies Summit is proud to unveil the Big Five Top 50 - Africa’s Most Influential Leaders in Energy, celebrating the visionaries, deal-makers, and institutions shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector.

The 30th anniversary edition of the Big Five Board Awards stand as a powerful tribute to the ongoing vision and resilience of the individuals, companies and government entities that fuel the continent’s energy future.

For three decades, the Big Five Board Awards have set the benchmark for excellence across the African upstream industry, elevating professional reputation and showcasing board-level leadership on the biggest stage.

Welcome to the May edition of The Surge.

The 29th Big Five Board Awards, generously sponsored by Eni was an evening of unprecedented celebration. 

As we enter the last couple of weeks before the 8th Edition of the renowned Africa Energies Summit takes place, it’s a great time to update you on latest Summit news.

The Africa Energies Summit is proud to unveil the Big Five Top 50 Leaders, celebrating the visionaries, innovators, and institutions shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector.

Welcome to the February edition of The Surge.

Celebrating the very best individual and corporate contributions to the continent’s energy sector, nominations for the Big Five Board Awards are now open!

Frontier Energy Network, the exclusive global community for those driving change in the upstream oil and gas industry, has announced that entries are now open for the 29th edition of the legendary Big Five Board Awards.

Last week, the African Energies Summit culminated with a celebration of the very best individual and corporate contributions to the continent’s energy sector.

Ahead of its flagship conference, the Africa Energies Summit, Frontier Energy Network has announced the finalists for the 28th edition of the Big Five Board Awards.

Welcome to the March edition of The Surge – designed to keep you connected with all that’s happening within the Frontier Energy Network.

Welcome to the February edition of The Surge – designed to keep you connected with all that’s happening within the Frontier Energy Network.

The Big Five have the distinction of being the longest-running African-centric energy awards, and they remain true to their original objective – to celebrate the very best individual and corporate contributions to the continent’s energy sector.