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Capturing the key themes, standout discussions and major takeaways from three days at the heart of the African energy sector - this is the ultimate read in the wake of the ninth Africa Energies Summit.

As industry convenor of the 9th Africa Energies Summit, and having spent the week moderating discussions and speaking privately with governments, operators, investors and technical leaders from across the world, these are my reflections on the major themes shaping Africa’s upstream sector today.

Frontier is built around three key pillars: connecting, collaborating and getting deals done.

Some events fill the calendar. Others fill the room with palpable energy.

The Africa Energies Summit once again truly lived up to its reputation as the place where deals get done, and this year, the bp Okavango Deal Zone witnessed this landmark agreement.

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.

This is what the Africa Energies Summit is all about: bringing the industry together to connect, collaborate and get deals done.

As the second day of the Africa Energies Summit 2026 gets underway, the industry is already reflecting on an exceptional Africa Strategy Briefing on Monday and opening day of the Summit Day yesterday.

Tomorrow, the Africa Energies Summit opens its doors, bringing together ministers, NOCs, regulators, operators, investors and service companies from across Africa and the global energy sector for three days of high-level dealmaking, strategy and connection.

São Tomé and Príncipe continues to attract attention as one of Africa’s most intriguing frontier exploration markets, with ongoing interest in both its Exclusive Economic Zone and the Nigeria–São Tomé Joint Development Zone.

Home to world-class discoveries in the Rovuma Basin, Mozambique is moving firmly back into growth mode.

In the final days before the Africa Energies Summit takes place, momentum continues to build as the remaining delegate places are secured ahead of the Summit.

The Gambia will arrive at the Africa Energies Summit, as its government looks to unlock the basin’s untapped potential.

If you want to understand where Africa’s upstream sector is heading - and meet the people determining that direction - this is where you need to be.

With just one week until doors open, we’re delighted to confirm Kenya’s Energy & Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as a sponsor of the Africa Energies Summit.

Morocco’s ONHYM to Spotlight Energy Opportunities at Africa Energies Summit.

Last month, CB&I announced the acquisition of Petrofac Asset Solutions - owner of an established track record in West Africa’s energy industry.

With production ramping up at Sangomar, LNG exports underway at GTA and recent, major strategic decisions being taken around the future development of Yakaar-Teranga, Senegal has quickly emerged as one of Africa’s most closely watched energy markets.

Tanzania is positioning itself as one of East Africa’s most strategically-important emerging gas markets.