This week in Luanda, Frontier hosted the Global Upstream Leaders Forum bringing the industry together in the beautiful and vibrant city of Luanda.

The Global Upstream Leaders Forum in Luanda was a highly successful private members and invited-guests-only gathering, bringing together an exceptional cross-section of decision-makers shaping the future of Africa’s upstream sector.

Having previously played an active and valued role in the Summit during his time at TotalEnergies, Kevin McLachlan returns to the Africa Energies Summit as Vice President of Exploration at Chevron.

Global Upstream Leaders Forum | Luanda, Angola

Exploration remains central to Africa’s upstream future, and Shell is positioning accordingly.

A new year is always full of promise, and when there’s as much in the pipeline as we’ve got going on, you’ll understand why we’re straight out of the starting blocks with some major announcements and the beginning of a full calendar of events – all tailored to our global upstream leadership network and all with that distinctly “Frontier” factor.

On 28th January in Luanda, we’re bringing together senior decision-makers shaping Angola’s upstream today - and those defining where capital, acreage and partnerships go next.

At last year’s World Energies Summit we got an expert view on this topic from Priyal Maniar, Investment Analyst, T. Rowe Price.

We’re proud to announce that H.E. Farid Ghezali, the newly appointed Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), will join us in London this May, as Keynote Speaker.

Africa’s upstream sector is entering a decisive new chapter. If you’re an oil and gas professional tracking Africa’s next wave of upstream development, you need to join us online, 21st January.

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.

As we prepare for the 9th edition of this remarkable gathering that is the Africa Energies Summit, I have once again taken time to reflect on our shared journey across Africa’s upstream sector.

The willingness of major industry figures like Terry Gebhardt of Woodside Energy to share their strategies on our stage is exactly why delegates attend

If you know Gayle Meikle, you know one thing for certain; her commitment to putting Africa’s upstream opportunities firmly on the global stage is relentless.

As we step into 2026, I wanted to reach out personally to share a message of support from all of us at Frontier.

As always, John Ardill, VP Global Exploration at ExxonMobil, delivered outstanding insight at last year’s World Energies Summit.

Africa’s upstream sector continues to undergo a transformation. These are exciting times and those in the know understand that the strategic choices taken today are set to influence the industry’s development trajectory for decades ahead.

Africa Upstream 2026:  A New Map of Opportunity - Blocks, Rounds  & the Next Wave of Potential

Bid rounds in Egypt, Algeria, and Libya are reaching heights not seen since 2000, attracting majors, independents, and NOCs alike. 

Frontier’s Regional Leaders use their expertise and networks to foster engagement, build stronger relationships, and drive collaboration across Frontier’s global community.