This month, the focus is firmly on the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. Have you secured your ticket yet?

Africa: a core component of global upstream strategy. And the key question is clear - where is capital moving next?

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.

As Africa’s largest oil producer and one of the continent’s most influential upstream markets, Nigeria continues to play a defining role in shaping the future of African energy investment, production growth and energy security.

The 9th Africa Energies Summit is almost here, and if Africa’s upstream is on your radar, THIS is the room you need to be in.

As Namibia continues to rate high on the African upstream agenda, we’re delighted to announce that the Hon. Kornelia Shilunga - one of the architects of Namibia’s oil and gas future - will take to the Africa Energies Summit | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 11th - 14th May 2026 stage next month.

Angola’s progress has been purposeful, measured and deliberate. From licensing frameworks through to fiscal alignment and regulatory consistency, it has taken steps to ensure it remains attractive and investable in a capital-constrained world.

As we make the final preparations for the 9th Edition of the Africa Energies Summit | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 11th - 14th May 2026, it would be remiss of me not to focus on Africa this week.

With less than 3 weeks until the Africa Energies Summit® | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 11th - 14th May 2026 opens its doors for the ninth edition, our latest report couldn’t be more timely.

This isn’t just another industry gathering - it’s the continent’s premier deal-making hub, bringing together governments, NOCs, IOCs, independents and investors in one place, with one shared focus: progress.

Azule Energy is a powerful example of what scale, partnership and long-term commitment look like in Africa’s upstream sector.

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.

At a time when capital is increasingly selective in the global upstream, Libya is stepping forward to engage and build. NOC Libya’s presence at the highest level of the Summit sends a clear message to the market: Libya is open for business, engaged, and ready to compete for investment.

In today’s African energy landscape, access matters. And so does being in the right room.

Panel Announcement: Building Africa’s Stability, Credibility and Trust - The Real Currency of Investment

Some contributions shape projects. Others shape industries.

We are delighted to confirm the participation of a senior delegation from the South Africa at the Africa Energies Summit 2026, led by Dr Bongani Sayidini - Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Agency SA.

We are proud to announce Energean as a Key Sponsor - a company whose recent entry into Angola signals exactly the kind of strategic, long-term commitment we believe will define the next phase of African upstream.

The Africa Energies Summit creates the deal-making environment. The Risk Advisory Group helps those deals happen safely and successfully.

Namibia is one of the most talked-about upstream plays globally, sitting in that critical, exciting window between world-class discovery and first production.