Welcome to the December edition of The Surge – designed to keep you connected with all that’s happening within Frontier | Opening Doors in Energy to Get Deals Done.

It may be holiday season, but we know that for many of you now is the time to start thinking about your 2025 activity. We’re here to help by giving you the latest news surrounding the EIGHTH edition of the Africa Energies Summit® | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 13th - 15th May 2025 , the World Energies Summit | The World’s Premier Global Upstream Confer | 14th - 15th October 2025 , and the Frontier Energy Network.

What’s On in 2025? Lots!

The Frontier Energy Network is a global community, drawn together by a common objective to develop the world's frontier and evolving upstream regions. To deliver on those objectives, any network requires the opportunity to meet, discuss and take action. And that’s why our 2025 calendar of events is so important – providing the global upstream industry with those opportunities.

Take a look at the events confirmed so far, and then find out how to attend them.

The Inaugural Explore Angola Forum

Join Frontier for the inaugural Explore Angola Forum, followed by our Luanda Members' Reception at a stunning venue in the city. This exclusive event, taking place on 29th January 2025, will bring together senior leaders to discuss Angola's future upstream potential.

A private gathering for Frontier Energy Network Members and select invited guests, it provides the perfect opportunity to build connections, strengthen friendships, and unlock new possibilities.

Become a Member to receive your complimentary Members' invitation. Find out more here.

Special thanks go to our Forum Strategic Partner & Sponsors: ANPG Angola, Equinor and SLB.

Don’t Miss It: The Changing Face of Energy Series – 2025’s First Episode

Decarbonising Oil & Gas: As an industry are we meeting expectations?

Our renowned series returns for 2025! Join us and a list of guest speakers on the 16 January 2025, as we tackle this globally-challenging topic.

Expect plenty of debate, insight and audience questions. Register today!

Africa Energies Summit 2025

The Agenda Keeps Growing

It’s no exaggeration when we tell you that we’re adding world-class speakers and panellists to the 2025 AES agenda on a daily basis.

Built around six key themes, our agenda has curated Africa’s top energy experts and industry leaders who are all keen to share their insight, data and expertise with our delegates.

The agenda will also feature over 30 governments and topics relevant to African government entities, as well as an exclusive industry roundtable programme, which provides the opportunity for the most in-depth and outcome-driven discussions to take place across ANY industry event.

If you’d like to find out more about the themes and the stellar list of contributors so far, why not be amongst the first to view the agenda by requesting a copy.

Grab Your Early Bird Ticket – Ends 28th February 2025

If you’re reading this, chances are you already know you’ll be attending the Africa Energies Summit – so why not do so knowing you’ve secured the very best delegate rate!

Our Early Bird saves delegates just under £900 on full price rate – secure yours TODAY at africaenergiessummit.com/register

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

Our Sponsors and Partners are integral to our success. Their support helps make the Africa Energies Summit® | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 13th - 15th May 2025 the global energy industry’s premier African energy conference and exhibition.

And so we say a huge end-of-2024 thank you to all our those who are confirmed as Sponsors and Partners for the Eighth Edition of the Africa Energies Summit! We are delighted to be working with so many returning sponsors and exceptionally pleased to be welcoming some names that are new for 2025!

Our thanks go to: TGS, Shell, Woodside Energy, Chevron, Viridien, Equinor, SLB, PXGEO , Searcher , Sintana Energy, EXCEED Energy, MODEC, Core Laboratories, TDI-Brooks, Invictus Energy , Polaris Seismic , Elemental Energies , GeoPartners, RMB - Rand Merchant Bank

World Energies Summit

A Festive Gift from Frontier – 2 for 1 World Energies Summit Offer

As the holiday season approaches, we are pleased to bring a very special opportunity to our valued network. For a limited time, you can take advantage of our 2 for 1 registration offer for the much-anticipated 3rd Edition of the World Energies Summit.

Secure your place before the 31st December 2024, and receive a complimentary second pass - an ideal opportunity to bring a colleague to this prestigious event.

The Post-Summit Report is now available for download.

The second edition of this unique event brought together 200+ energy industry professionals, government representatives and regulators to set current energy demand in context and discuss the opportunities for oil and gas across the globe. If you'd like to find out more about the discussions had and the insight shared, the Post-Summit Report makes for insightful, fascinating reading. Request your copy.

Accolade for our CEO

We are incredibly proud of our CEO, Gayle Meikle, who has been nominated for the African Business Chamber Top 1OO African Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the UK 2024! Anyone who has met Gayle will know that this justified nomination reflects her tireless and passionate commitment to the development of Africa's energy sector, economy and infrastructure. Congratulations, Gayle!!

And Finally…

As we come to the end of the year and look forward to 2025, we wish those who celebrate it, a very happy holiday season, and give our very best wishes to the Frontier Ecosystem for a peaceful and healthy New Year.

Membership of the Frontier | Opening Doors in Energy to Get Deals Done continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following new Members this month...

Jan Pluis, Exploration Manager Latin America at Chevron

Ross Lubetkin, CEO at Welligence Energy Analytics

Allan Scardina, President, Upstream Decisions, LLC at Eburon Resources

Kartik Mutnuri, Vice President Exploration: Global New Ventures & Opportunity Identification at Shell

Dates For Your Diary

Changing Face of Energy - Decarbonising Oil & Gas: As an industry are we meeting expectations?

📌 16th January 2025, LinkedIn Live, 2pm – 3pm

Exclusive Luanda Members Reception

📌 29th January 2025, Luanda, Angola

Exclusive Cairo Members Reception

📌 17th February 2025, Cairo, Egypt

Exclusive London Members Reception

📌 19th March 2025, London, UK

Changing Face of Energy – Africa’s Energy Hotpots: What lies ahead for the continent’s key regions?

📌 27th March 2025, LinkedIn Live, 2pm – 3pm

Africa Energies Summit 2025 | Africa's Premier Global Upstream Conference

Early Bird Rates Available Now!

📌 13th – 15th May 2025, London, UK

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

World Energies Summit 2025 | The World's Premier Global Upstream Conference

Super Early Bird Rates Available Now!

📌 14th – 15th October 2025, London, UK

Exclusive Houston Members Dinner

📌 19th November 2025, Houston, USA

We hope you enjoyed the December 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.

Join us to find a global energy community!

The Frontier Team 💡

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