Fiscal reform, licensing clarity, local content pragmatism and political risk management - these are the factors that shape capital allocation and project sanctioning.

For those active across the global upstream sector, the Africa Energies Summit represents a critical forum to access high-impact opportunities, gain market intelligence, and shape Africa’s energy future.

Globally renowned for its expertise in supporting energy transitions, economic development, and cross-sector collaboration, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) commitment to working alongside governments, investors, and industry leaders aligns closely with our core mission: to foster meaningful dialogue and unlock sustainable solutions for Africa’s energy future.

It means a great deal to me to carry forward the legacy of the Big Five Awards, first established by my uncle, Dr. Duncan Clarke, in Cape Town, and now entering their 30th year.

The Government of Libya and National Oil Corporation Libya join the Africa Energies Summit as sponsor - a powerful signal of intent from one of Africa’s most dynamic upstream markets as it continues to undergo a resurgence.

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.

Our 2026 Sponsors are doing more than backing Africa’s upstream outcomes - they’re placing themselves at the centre of critical industry discussions set to unfold in London next month at Africa’s premier upstream conference.

At our recent Frontier’s Upstream Insights discussion titled "New Frontiers: The Next Guyana", we set out to examine one of the most important questions in global exploration today: where will the next major frontier success come from?

Welcome to the World Energies Summit, where global upstream industry leaders meet to connect, collaborate and get deals done.

The Government of Liberia is stepping decisively onto the global stage at the Africa Energies Summit 2026 in London with a clear message to the market: Liberia is ready to compete for capital, partners and long-term upstream investment.

Tamoor Ali of Trafigura shares his thoughts on the impact of the smaller independents and why global upstream needs to figure out how to support them and realise the associated opportunities.

Ghana’s oil and gas strategy offers a clear signal to the industry. The country is focused on maximising production - ensuring hydrocarbons drive industrialisation, strengthen energy security, and build meaningful local participation.

We are pleased to confirm the dates for the Frontier’s flagship Global Summits in 2027 - two strategically crucial gatherings where the upstream industry comes together at the highest level.

An exemplary firm operating at the highest level of Africa’s upstream sector, Miranda & Associados brings deep expertise in structuring deals, navigating regulatory frameworks, and enabling investment to move with confidence across the continent.

Next month, we’re set to welcome more than 100 confirmed speakers to London, as we showcase the industry’s most powerful lineup of global and regional leaders - all focused on one thing: Africa’s upstream development.

As Africa’s premier upstream gathering, we play a central role in driving dialogue, partnerships and deal-making across the continent’s energy landscape.

Reflecting on reconnecting with old friends and making new ones; it is surely the people that make this industry special and unique, coupled with the profound and enduring strategic importance of hydrocarbons to the engine of global growth and wealth creation.

Quite literally shaping where and how the industry moves next, Shearwater GeoServices sits at the very front end of the upstream value chain, providing the seismic data and subsurface insight that underpin exploration and investment decisions.

Frontier is pleased to confirm that ALNAFT will feature at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, bringing the Algeria Bid Round 2026 directly to the international upstream community.

Frontier is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) and the National Oil Corporation of Libya (NOC Libya) to deliver “Realising Libya’s Energy Ambitions“ as a featured country focus within the Africa Energies Summit.