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Global Upstream
Leaders London

From London to the World: Leading the Upstream Conversation.

18th March 2026

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Global Upstream Leaders in London.

Frontier hosted the Global Upstream Leaders Forum at a standout city venue. Supported by key partners, this private gathering of Frontier Energy Network members and invited guests convened senior leaders to discuss upstream potential and forge high-value connections.

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Accelerating upstream growth with actionable insights and a powerful network.

Global Upstream Leaders London brought together the people and insights needed to de-risk exploration, licensing, and portfolio decisions. Connecting people with investors, IOCs, independents, NOCs, and service providers to unlock farm-outs, secure acreage, and advance projects in the upstream sector.

The companies in attendance drove the next wave of discoveries and developments in London and the region.

📅 Date: 18th March 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 19:00
📍 Venue: London, United Kingdom

Forum Format:

✔︎ Opening & Official Opening Remarks
✔︎ Industry Talks & Panels
✔︎ Networking Reception with key stakeholders

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Sponsors & Partners 2026

We were proud to showcase the companies confirmed as Sponsors & Partners of Global Upstream Leaders London, Frontier’s flagship gathering dedicated to the future of upstream leadership. This distinguished group of industry leaders is helped to create an unparalleled global platform where the upstream community connected, collaborated, and shaped the direction of the sector’s next era.

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Industry Sponsors

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Strategic Forum Theme:
“Global Capital, Global Strategy: Aligning Finance and Upstream Growth”

Agenda

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Confirmed Speakers

We were delighted to introduce our cohort of 2026 Speakers for the Global Upstream Leaders Forum in London. A senior group of global investors, upstream leaders and policymakers shaping the alignment of capital and strategy across the upstream sector.

The Forum focused on how global capital is deployed, how strategy is evolving, and how finance and upstream growth can be better aligned to deliver long-term value and energy leadership.

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Jérôme Serve

Group CFO
Viridien

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Eric d’Argentre

Chief Operating Officer & President
Panoro Energy

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Executive Vice President - Energy Trends and Analysis
Welligence Energy Analytics

Carlos Bellorin

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Managing Director & Partner, Energy Practice
Boston Consulting Group 

Shiva Kant

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Fellow at the Distinguished Careers Institute, Stanford & Former CEO, Tullow plc, Delonex Energy & Cairn India 

Rahul Dhir

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Claudia Napolitano

Vice President- Exploration Commercial
ExxonMobil

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Nick Ingrassia

Chief Executive Officer
Seascape Energy 

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Lewis McDonald

Global Co-Head of Energy
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

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Gayle Meikle

Founder & CEO
Frontier

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Amalia Olivera-Riley

EVP Capability Development
SCA

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Ian Cross

Managing Director
Moyes

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Daniel Davidson

Chief Operating Officer
Frontier

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Sponsor the Next Global Upstream Leaders Forum

Our sponsorship opportunities position your company at the heart of the global upstream network, offering your team the chance to join us at our Global Upstream Leaders’ events around the world. Strengthen relationships within our C-level community, enhance your visibility across the global upstream sector, gain worldwide exposure, and host your clients in key energy regions.

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  • Invitation to Frontier’s Global Upstream Leaders Forums worldwide per named Member

  • Full access to Frontier’s Thought Leadership, Insight Reports, and Executive Intelligence

  • Enjoy up to £700 in annual savings across our Global Energy Summits

  • 3 bespoke personal introductions each year, curated by Frontier

  • Access to the Members-Only LinkedIn Group for peer connection and insight exchange

  • Listing in the Frontier Members Directory

  • New Member welcome feature in The Surge, Frontier’s monthly newsletter

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