As I am sure you won't be surprised to hear, this is a question I have been reflecting on a lot recently and discussing with those that I respect including the sage and knowledgeable African I am lucky enough to call my uncle - Dr. Duncan Clarke: What is an African? It is a question that appears simple, yet in reality it is layered, complex and an especially pertinent topic now for the industry.

Welligence Energy Analytics is widely recognised for its deep, data-driven insight into the global upstream sector, providing granular asset analysis, commercial benchmarking and forward-looking intelligence that supports smarter investment decisions across Africa’s energy landscape.

From deepwater leadership offshore Nigeria to major LNG delivery and exploration across frontier basins, Shell has combined capital, technology and long-term commitment to unlock world-class resources and sustain production at scale.

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If you want to understand where Africa’s energy sector is heading and connect with those driving it forward, this is where you need to be.

Connect, Collaborate, Get Deals Done - it’s more than a tagline, it’s the Africa Energies Summit philosophy.

Through Frontier’s PetroInvest platform, I work closely with governments across Africa and globally to shape and execute their upstream licensing strategies - advising on positioning, investor engagement, and how to compete effectively for international capital.

The volume of sponsors who return year after year sums up the Africa Energies Summit effect.

If you want to understand where Africa’s energy sector is heading, and connect with those driving it forward, this is where you need to be.

World-Leading Speakers Confirmed. The Leaders and decision-makers driving Africa upstrwam will be in the room. Will you?

KBR’s sponsorship reflects its long-standing role as a trusted delivery partner across the global energy value chain, with deep expertise in project delivery, engineering, advisory and technology solutions that support complex upstream developments.

Africa’s upstream future will not be built by any one organisation or individual. It will be built by governments, regulators, NOC's, indigenous companies, international operators and investors working together with mutual respect and shared purpose.

This event is open to Frontier Energy Network Members and invited guests only.

London to host Africa’s premier upstream energy conference as Murphy Oil strengthens engagement with African energy leaders.

Nigeria is moving decisively to unlock its upstream potential, with ambitious targets of 3 million bpd by 2030 and 12 Bcf/d of gas by 2032, policy, regulation, and investor incentives are increasingly aligned to deliver growth.

Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference is shaping up, and the companies driving the continent’s upstream industry are already confirmed.

If you’ve attended a Frontier Global Summit, you’ll already be aware of the impact of John Ardill’s insight when he speaks candidly on our renowned Leadership Panel.

Focused on upcoming bid rounds, exploration dynamics, and investment trends across Asia-Pacific, our panel - led by Frontier Regional Leader, Ian Cross, had this to say…

Over the past two years, Frontier has worked in close partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) through our PetroInvest service - delivering a focused, long-term programme designed to place Egypt’s upstream opportunity directly in front of global capital and senior decision-makers.