The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Africa’s Coming to London! ARE YOU READY?
As we enter the last couple of weeks before the 8th Edition of the renowned Africa Energies Summit takes place, it’s a great time to update you on latest Summit news.
The most active African governments and global investors choose the Africa Energies Summit as place to connect, collaborate and get deals done.
If you’ve already secured your ticket, get ready for another unique experience.
If you’ve not yet on the delegate list…you need to be!
✅ 400+ Upstream Industry Leaders
✅ 30+ Governments
✅ Exclusive Industry Roundtable Programme
✅ The industry’s most in-demand networking receptions and dinners
Find out more by requesting your copy of the Africa Energies Summit Agenda.
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Africa Really IS Coming to London – Join 30+ Governments, NOCs and Regulators
UPDATE!!: ANPG Angola and Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) join Platinum Showcase Sponsors
Year after year, African governments choose London and the Africa Energies Summit as the optimum Conference at which to launch or showcase their upstream strategies.
This year our Platinum Showcase Governments, ANPG Angola , Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) and Libya’s National Oil Corporation will take centre stage, engaging global investors, industry leaders, and policymakers in discussions on strategic partnerships, infrastructure development, and the evolution of their countries’ energy sector.
Thanks to our continued and new Summit sponsors for their support in 2025: Chevron, Azule Energy, ExxonMobil, Woodside Energy, TGS, SLB, ANPG Angola, National Oil Corporation, Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC), Equinor, Viridien, Shell, Halliburton, Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG), Sintana Energy, ReconAfrica, PXGEO, Searcher, S&P Global, Proserv, TotalEnergies, TROIS Geoconsulting, Shearwater, Horizon Engage, Enverus
Celebrating Africa’s Top 50 Leaders at the 29th Big Five Board Awards
Earlier this month, it was an absolute privilege to unveil the Big Five Top 50 Leaders, as we celebrate the visionaries, innovators, and institutions shaping the future of Africa’s energy sector! As finalists of the 29th Edition of the Big Five Awards, this peer-nominated list recognises excellence across corporate, regulatory, individual, and community contributions in an industry central to the continent’s economic growth and energy security.
Presented by Gayle Meikle, Frontier CEO and our esteemed Guest of Honour, Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner of Namibia, the Big Five Awards 2025 will close this year's Summit with a landmark ceremony, held in an iconic London location on 15 May.
Huge congratulations to our worthy Top 50! Read the whole story at Honouring the Trailblazers of Africa's Energy Industry.
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: Egypt’s Upstream Renaissance 22nd May 2025, 2 – 3pm (BST)
Egypt’s upstream sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning the country as a dynamic hub for energy investment and exploration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
As proud Strategic Marketing & Promotion Partner for the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) - Egypt’s premier digital platform for the upstream sector, driving investment, data accessibility, and industry engagement - Frontier is hosting an exclusive webinar which brings together industry leaders and experts, including EUG’s Aser Abdelaziz , as we explore how Egypt can leverage its upstream renaissance to create sustainable, secure, and commercially viable opportunities for the future.
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🌍 Industry Report Available NOW – People Power: Africa’s Population Boom and its Impact on Energy Investors
Delivered in partnership with our official Geopolitical Insight Partner, Horizon Engage, this is ESSENTIAL reading on one of the 🔥 hottest topics in the run-up to next month's Africa Energies Summit.
Request your copy of this fascinating insight into the demographic trends playing a critical role in shaping Africa’s energy future.
Join us in London next month to continue the conversation.
Date for Your Diaries
Welcome to our new members this month
Membership of the Frontier continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following Members...
Joshua Flores, Global Marketing Intelligence & Strategy Analyst at Viridien
Ehab Madkor, Business Development Manager, North Africa and Middle East, Earth Data at Viridien
Robert Bose, President at Sintana Energy
Michael Green, Senior Commercial Manager at TechnipFMC
Serge MATESCO, Founder at MATESCO & PARTNERS
Adriano Bastos, Senior Vice President, Upstream at Galp
Chris French, Business Development Exec - Europe, Africa & Middle East at The REACH Group
Alex Permanand, Head of Discovered Resource Opportunities, Business Development at Woodside Energy
Andrew Decet, Head of Corporate Affairs at Woodside Energy
Andy Demetriou, Senior Business Advisor at Woodside Energy
Andy Drummond, EVP Exploration & Development at Woodside Energy
Ashley Foster, M & A Senior Advisor at Woodside Energy
Chad Ferguson, Head of Egypt Exploration at Woodside Energy
Grant McKenzie, Vice President - Assess & Develop at Woodside Energy
Jessica Zambrano, Projects Australia Business Advisor at Woodside Energy
Marty Tate, Commercial Manager at Woodside Energy
Michael Faust, Head of New Basins Exploration at Woodside Energy
Roy Wallace, Upstream Commercial Negotiator at Woodside Energy
Terry Gebhardt, Vice President Exploration, Global at Woodside Energy
Lumen sebastiao, Director of Exploration at ANPG Angola
Alcides Andrade, Executive Board Member at ANPG Angola
Kimesso Kissoka, Digital Communications Manager at ANPG Angola
Ricardo Corte-Real, Senior Geologist at ANPG Angola
Tukayana Bragança, Business Coordinator for Concessions & Investment Projects at ANPG Angola
Helder Iombo, Director of Negotiation at ANPG Angola
Dr. Mohamed Radwan, Project Manager at Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
Adel El sayad, Deputy Project Manager at Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
Riham Abdel Hakeem, Marketing Lead at Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
Ahmed Karam, R&D Lead at Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
Marwa G, Sales Lead at Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG)
Olujide Asa, Deputy Managing Director at Africa Diving Services
Nathan Piper, Commercial Director at Capricorn Energy
Hugh O'Reilly, Head of Exploration at Tullow Oil
Dates For Your Diary
📌 13th – 15th May 2025, London, UK
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: Egypt’s Upstream Renaissance
📌 22nd May 2025, LinkedIn Live – 2 – 3pm (BST)
Changing Face of Energy - Global Upstream: How is the landscape changing in an uncertain world?
📌 12th June 2025, LinkedIn Live, 2pm – 3pm
Exclusive Kuala Lumpur Members Reception
📌 17th June 2025, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Changing Face of Energy - World Energy Hotspots: Where to invest and what’s at stake?
📌 4th September 2025, LinkedIn Live, 2pm – 3pm
📌 14th – 15th October 2025, London, UK
Exclusive Houston Members Dinner
📌 19th November 2025, Houston, USA
Interested in Partnering with our Members' Events? Request Partnership Prospectus today!
We hope you enjoyed this edition of The Surge. If you’re not already a Member we hope this has given you an insight into the Frontier Energy Network, and shown you how we connect energy people around the world to make real progress happen.
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The Frontier Team 💡
