The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the February edition of The Surge.
Since our last edition, we’ve held exclusive Member events in Angola and Egypt, made some major announcements regarding speakers and partners for Africa Energies Summit, and launched the agenda for the 3rd Edition of the World Energies Summit.
Read on to find out more…
World Energies Summit – Agenda Available Now!
Be amongst the first to receive your copy. This October, the 3rd edition of the World Energies Summit delivers a programme shaped around the themes that reflect the priorities and concerns of our global network. Based on input from 2024’s delegates, this agenda will provide tangible takeaways, actionable strategies, and valuable insights into the energy sector’s future.
✅ 6 Core Themes
✅ 30+ Governments
✅ Exclusive Industry Roundtable Programme
Thanks go to our partners, Woodside Energy, Viridien, PXGEO, Actus Veritas, Horizon Engage. Request a Partnership Prospectus and join them.
Africa Energies Summit - DO NOT MISS OUT: Grab Your Early Bird Ticket – Ends 28 February 2025
If you’re reading this newsletter, then there’s a very high chance you’ll be attending this year’s Africa Energies Summit. So why not do so at an exceptional delegate rate?
Just under a week remains for you to take advantage of a £900+ saving on full price rate – secure yours TODAY.
Africa Energies Summit Agenda – Available Now!
What can you expect at the 8th Africa Energies Summit? Our Agenda tells you...
You’ll find our full list of speakers and sessions by requesting a copy of the agenda. Built around six key themes, our three-day conference features over 30 governments, 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 and the unparalleled networking opportunities our delegates return for, year after year.
Frontier on African Soil
We’ve had a busy couple of weeks meeting up with our African upstream industry network in both Angola and Egypt. Pre-Africa Energies Summit, it’s been a great opportunity to catch up with those who are leading the development of Africa’s upstream activity and get the vital conversations started before we all meet again in London this May, for the 8th Edition of our industry-leading Summit.
The Inaugural Explore Angola Forum
Angola is entering a new era for oil production, and the opportunities and challenges are in full view. It was therefore absolutely our duty to create and welcome industry leaders including Shell, Woodside Energy, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Azule Energy, TotalEnergies and Sonangol to the inaugural Explore Angola Forum, followed by our exclusive Sub-Saharan Africa Members' Reception.
The outstanding industry support Frontier receives says so much about what we do, and our sincere thanks go to Frontier Corporate Patron 2025, Viridien, Forum Strategic Partner, ANPG Angola, and Forum Industry Sponsors Equinor and SLB for their assistance in making this event such a success and the first of many.
Another Fabulous Evening - North Africa and East Mediterranean Exclusive Members’ Reception
Designed to build connections, strengthen friendships, and unlock new possibilities amongst our Membership, our Members’ Receptions are perennially popular. And what a fantastic night in Cairo earlier this week, as we welcomed over 90 members and special guests to join us for great food, drink and conversation.
As ever, our Corporate Patron, Viridien played an important role in the evening – even more so as we premiered “The Viridien” cocktail!
The Frontier Energy Network is an exclusive community for those driving change in global upstream energy. If you feel you should be a part of that group, join our membership today.
The 29th Big Five Board Awards - Time to Vote
The Big Five is always special, but this year, it’s extra special as we take the Awards ceremony to an iconic, central London location, for an evening of upscale celebration to bring the Africa Energies Summit to a close.
Nominations for finalists are now open until 4 April 2025. Winners will chosen by Africa Energies Summit delegates, who have the task of bestowing some serious kudos on the eventual category winners!
Award Categories:
Elephant: Distinguished Individual Contribution to the African Energy Industry
Lion: Distinguished Corporate Contribution to the African Energy Industry
Leopard: Africa's Independent Player of the Year
Buffalo: Service & Supply Company of the Year
Rhino: African NOC / Regulator of the Year
Africa’s Legend Award: recognising an individual who has made an outstanding significant professional contribution to the African upstream industry
Thank You to our Africa Energies Summit Sponsors and Partners
Welcome to our new Members this month 🙌
Membership of the Frontier Energy Network continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following new Members this month...
✔️ Gaud Pouliquen, Sales Director at Bell Geospace
✔️ Jean-Philippe Rossi, EVP at Geoex MCG
✔️ Pascal Lipsky, Managing Director at Geoex MCG
✔️ Mike Powney, Geoscience Manager at Geoex MCG
✔️ Jeniffer Masi, Ph.D., Chief Geoscientist at Geoex MCG
✔️ Robert Sorley, President at Geoex MCG
✔️ Grayson M. Andersen, Vice President Investor Relations at Reconnaissance Energy Africa
✔️ Brian Reinsborough, CEO at Reconnaissance Energy Africa
✔️ Ian Conway, Executive Director, Upstream And Energy Research at S&P Global
✔️ Adelino Pereira, Operations & Technical Director at TECSEP
✔️ Paul Godwin, Business Development Manager, EDA at Viridien
✔️ Joe Zhou, VP - EDA South America at Viridien
✔️ Mishra Bindu, VP - APAC, EDA at Viridien
✔️ Simon Cheesley, Sub-Saharan Africa, Earth Data at Viridien
✔️ Emmanuel Nformi, Business Development Manager - Sub-Saharan Africa - Multi-Client at Viridien
✔️ Zuo Xu, Business Development Manager - EDA (Multi-Client) at Viridien
✔️ Dechun Lin, Executive Vice President, EDA at Viridien
✔️ Erling Frantzen, VP - EAME, EDA at Viridien
✔️ David Spofforth, Global Business Development Director - Eda at Viridien
✔️ Thomas Obidairo, VP- Global Marketing and Market Intelligence, EDA at Viridien
✔️ Hari Krishna, Director - Europe, North Africa & Middle East, Earth Data at Viridien
✔️ Simi Cheema, Marketing at Viridien
✔️ Sophie Zurquiyah, Director and CEO at Viridien
✔️ Mohammed S. Said, Managing Director at ZPRA
Dates For Your Diary
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
📌 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
📌 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 💡
