The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to June's edition of The Surge – designed to keep you connected with all that’s happening within the Frontier Energy Network.
World Energies Summit
Gold Sponsors Announcement
We are proud to announce that VIRIDIEN has confirmed as a Gold Sponsor for the World Energies Summit, taking place in London, 1st – 2nd October.
Frontier CEO, Gayle Meikle comments:
"Viridien has been fundamental to the success of Frontier as we build our portfolio across the energy industry. It is an honour to work with the Viridien team... bringing this unique c-level forum to the world upstream industry, as we have done so successfully for Africa in the Africa Energies Summit. I would like to thank CEO, Sophie Zurquiyah and the whole Viridien team for their highly positive collaboration and support.”
Frontier is delighted to announce that Geoex MCG , the global subsurface data provider, providing high-quality geophysical products and services to the energy industry around the world has confirmed as a Gold Sponsor for the World Energies Summit.
Gayle Meikle , CEO at Frontier comments:
“The Geoex team has bought into our vision to build a world-leading forum focusing on global hotspots and I would like to thank them for their support, input and collaboration. Geoex brings a deep and intimate knowledge of the energy industry which will benefit the Summit, agenda and the World Energies Summit network.”
Find out about World Energies Summit Partnership Opportunities.
Best Rate Delegate Tickets- Book Now
Last year’s World Energies Summit was described by H.E Dr Walid Fayad, Minister of Energy and Water, Lebanon, as “a passionate, diverse, specialised and relevant audience.”
The East Med, North Africa, Asia Pac, Europe and the Americas will all play their part in this year’s agenda. Expect to meet and hear from the world’s most dynamic investors, IOCs, NOCs, governments, independents, and professional services suppliers as they join us to promote energy opportunities worldwide.
Only available for the next few weeks, you can still secure your World Energies Summit ticket at our Best Rate.
Changing Face of Energy Series – Register today for Global Upstream: What to Watch
As the build-up to this year’s World Energies Summit begins in earnest, you can't afford to miss the next edition of our Changing Face of Energy Series. Join us this week as we take an in-depth look at the data, insights and geopolitical knowledge which inform the development of the global energy industry's hotspots. Hear from and engage with Alexandre Araman of Wood Mackenzie, Iman Hill of United Oil & Gas, Alexander Zaslavsky of Horizon Engage and Shankar Krishnan of Enverus.
Africa Energies Summit
Welcoming over 400 of those who are leading the development of Africa’s energy industry, the seventh Africa Energies Summit continued to build upon its global reputation for providing a forum where information is shared, relationships are built, collaborations are developed and deals are done to ensure a just transition for the continent.
Were you there? If so, you can now access all sessions again On Demand as well as downloading a copy of our exclusive Africa Upstream: 2024 State of Play report, published in conjunction with Summit Industry Insight Partner, Enverus.
If you couldn't make it, there is an option to access our Summit On Demand content through Membership of the Frontier Energy Network. Simply join today to get instant access to the content and a whole host of other benefits and networking opportunities.
100% of this year’s attendees would recommend the Africa Energies Summit. We’re happy to enhance that good advice with outstanding savings to be had by purchasing your 2025 ticket at the Ultra Early Bird Rate.
The 28th Big Five Board Award Winners Announced
The Africa Energies Summit culminated with a celebration of the very best individual and corporate contributions to the continent’s energy sector. These are the longest running African-focused energy awards, and this year’s Big Five finalists were peer-nominated prior to the three-day international Summit held in London, with delegates voting for each category’s winner during the event. Huge congratulations to our winners for 2024:
🐘 Elephant: Distinguished Individual Contribution to the African Energy Industry Fatoumata SANOGO, Chief Executive Officer, PETROCI
🦁 Lion: Distinguished Corporate Contribution to the African Energy Industry - Eni
🐆 Leopard: Africa's Independent Player of the Year - Impact Oil & Gas
🐃 Buffalo: Service & Supply Company of the Year - TGS
🦏 Rhino: African NOC / Regulator of the Year - NAMCOR NAMIBIA
🏆 Big Five Special Category – Africa’s Legend was awarded to Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy and industry stalwart, His Excellency Tom Alweendo
Special Government Showcase awards for 2024 were also presented to the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea & Petroleum Commission, The Gambia.
NEWS: Zanzibar 1st Licensing Round: Extension Announced for Proposal Submissions
Shaaban Ali Othman, Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries and responsible for the upstream oil and gas sector in Zanzibar, on behalf of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar comments:
“I have the great pleasure to announce the extension of the deadline for bid submissions for the Zanzibar 1st Licensing Round for three months. Therefore, the new bid submission deadline will be 16 December 2024. I would like to take this opportunity, once again, to invite all IOCs to take advantage of our friendly and flexible offer of eight offshore blocks available in the Zanzibar 1st Licensing Round.” Read the full story.
Welcome to our new Members this month 🙌
Membership of the Frontier continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following new Members this month...
Rune Olav Pedersen, President & CEO at PGS
Joshua May, Business Development Manager, AMME at PGS
Roland Muggli, Upstream Africa Director at Galp
Alison Richards, Head of Business Development at Progressive TSL
Mike Millington, Vice President Marine OBS Sales at Shearwater GeoServices
Thomas Hay, VP Marketing at Shearwater GeoServices
David Round, Vice President, Research at Shearwater GeoServices
Cláudia Santana, External Communications Manager at Azule Energy
Adriano Mongini, CEO at Azule Energy
Alister Forder, COO at Azule Energy
Philip Hemmens, Company Secretary at Azule Energy
Charlie Line, Technical Manager Acquisitions & Divestments at ExxonMobil
Nic Harker, Exploration Commercial Manager at ExxonMobil
Richard Barke, Exploration Manager at ExxonMobil
Charles Ballantine, Vice President at ExxonMobil
Helio Cumbi, Senior Government Relations Advisor at ExxonMobil
Jillian Taylor, Upstream Public & Government Affairs Advisor at ExxonMobil
Yolanda Spisto, East Mediterranean Exploration Manager at ExxonMobil
Walter Kansteiner, Sr Director. Africa at ExxonMobil
Kristian K. Johansen, CEO at TGS
Alex Kurobasa, Business Development Manager at TGS
Andy Harris, Senior Account Manager AME at TGS
David Hajovsky, Executive Vice President, Multi-Client at TGS
Deborah Lew, Multi Client Account Manager at TGS
Felicia Winter, Head of Geoscience Africa at TGS
James Pryor, Senior Business Development Manager at TGS
Jason Robinson, Director BD Africa at TGS
Jevon Hilder, Senior Business Development Manager AME at TGS
Johnny Chigbo, Business Development Manager - Africa, Mediterranean & Middle East at TGS
Kevin Shrimpton, Business Development Manager AME at TGS
Linda Santiago, SVP Of Sales Eastern Hemisphere at TGS
Grayson M. Andersen, Vice President Investor Relations at Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.
Brian Reinsborough, CEO at Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd.
Lyoidah Kiconco, Head Exploration and New Ventures at Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer at Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Denis Chatelan, Head of Business Development at Perenco
Esfand Raissi, Business Development Manager at Perenco
Armel Simondin, Chief Executive Officer at Perenco
Mark Antelme, Chief Executive Officer at Celicourt Communications
Egbert Faibille Jnr, Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Richard Addo Darko, Director, Resource Management at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Kwasi Agyeman Manu Senya, Chartered MCIPD, Special Assistant to CEO at Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Kwame Amoako, Esq, Senior Partner at Casely Brooke Law Firm
Harry Davis, Exploration & New Ventures Manager at Assala Energy
Tristan Allen, Global New Ventures at SLB
Aldo Napolitano, Director, Exploration at Eni
Mario Bello, Head of Sub Saharian Africa Region at Eni
Marilia Cioni, Head, Press Office, Natural Resources at Eni
Lorenzo Meciani, Senior Exploration Advisor at Eni
Andrea Cozzi, Head of Exploration Strategic Evolution at Eni
Tamer Ahmed Ibrahim El Zayat, Director For East Africa at TAQA Group
John O'Brien, Manager at Chevron
Jay Park, KC, Managing Partner at Park Energy Law
Frederic Jacquemin, Head Of Marketing & Contracts at Noble Corporation
Harry Bayntun, Advisor at BAZ HOLDINGS
Ian Mills, Managing Director at EXCEED Energy
John Anderson, Commercial Director - Wells at EXCEED Energy
Dates For Your Diary
GESGB (Geoscience Energy Society of Great Britain)/SEAPEX Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition
📌As Next Generation Sponsor, join Frontier on 18th – 19th June, at The Kia Oval, London
Changing Face of Energy Series: Global Upstream: What to Watch
📌 20th June 2024, LinkedIn Live – Register today.
Exclusive Members' Event | Frontier Asia Pacific Members’ Reception
📌 26th June 2024, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Changing Face of Energy Series: World Energy Hotspots: What's Hot
📌 5th September 2024, LinkedIn Live – Register today.
World Energies Summit – The Premier Global Energy Conference
📌 1st - 2nd October 2024, London
Exclusive Members' Event | North America Dinner
📌 13th November 2024, Houston TX
RSVP opens soon
Exclusive Members' Event | Sub-Saharan Africa Reception
📌 4th December 2024, TBC
RSVP opens soon
Interested in Partnering with our Members' Events? Request Partnership Prospectus today!
We hope you enjoyed the June 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 💡
