The Surge, Frontier Energy Network’s Monthly Newsletter
Welcome to the January edition of The Surge as we power into 2025!
We’re off to a flying start this year, and we hope you are too! Since the start of January we’ve made some major announcements and will shortly be hosting an inaugural event in Angola.
Read on to find out more…
Viridien Continues Support as Frontier Corporate Patron for 2025
It is with great pleasure that we announce Viridien, an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company, as our Corporate Patron for Frontier Members’ Reception Events.
Securing this coveted position for the second consecutive year, Viridien has already experienced first-hand the impact of Frontier’s exclusive member events, which are held throughout the year in key energy cities across Europe, South East Asia, Africa and North America.
Hari Krishna, Viridien’s Director, Earth Data, Europe, North Africa and Middle East comments:
“As established supporters of Frontier, and following a successful year as Corporate Patron, Viridien is delighted to renew its support for 2025. Our partnership with Frontier Energy Network connects us with industry leaders, drives innovation through collaboration, broadens our professional network, and keeps us abreast of the latest industry trends.”
Explore Angola Forum – 29 January
Our global community continues to develop and later this month, we’ll be hosting the first Explore Angola Forum, followed by our exclusive Luanda Members’ Reception.
This is the first of what we hope will be many events in Angola, as we bring industry leaders together to discuss the country's future upstream potential and is designed to build connections, strengthen friendships, and unlock new possibilities amongst our Membership. If you’d like to attend this event, visit Explore Angola Forum for Network membership options and full event details.
Grateful thanks go to our Forum partners:
Corporate Patron for 2025: Viridien
Regional Strategic Partner: ANPG Angola
Industry Sponsors: SLB and Equinor
Did You Join us for The Changing Face of Energy?
Decarbonising Oil & Gas: As an industry are we meeting expectations?
The Changing Face of Energy returned for 2025 on a particular high note as our panellists brought their expertise to this always-fascinating topic.
Plenty of opinions and technical knowledge, as well as incisive questions from the audience made for a particularly insightful session which you can watch (or re-watch!) here.
A report summarising the session will be available on request soon.
Look out for the next Changing Face session, taking place in the run-up to the Africa Energies Summit® | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 13th - 15th May 2025, and focused upon what lies ahead for the region.
Africa Energies Summit 2025 – Agenda News
Industry Leaders on Agenda
It’s safe to say that the calibre of speakers lined up for theAfrica Energies Summit® | Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 13th - 15th May 2025 100% reflects the regard in which this unique summit is held, with over 40 esteemed speakers confirmed so far. We are bringing our delegates the very essence of upstream decision making, as the selection of speakers you see above confirms.
Get Your Hands on the Agenda!
You can get access to our full list of speakers and much more far by requesting a copy of the Agenda, which is built around six key themes. Also featuring over 30 governments, AES 2025 includes 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.
Grab Your Early Bird Ticket – Ends 28 February 2025
We all know January is flying by at an incredible rate, which also means our Africa Energies Summit Early Bird rate will finish soon.
Just a month remains for you to secure your saving of just over £900 on full price rate – secure yours TODAY at africaenergiessummit.com/register
Taking the Big Five Board Awards to the next level
The Big Five hold a special place in the heart of the continent’s energy industry, having the distinction of being the longest-running African-centric oil & gas awards. The highly-anticipated, invitation-only, awards ceremony will be held in an iconic London setting, during this year’s Africa Energies Summit, 13 – 15 May.
Nominations open soon, with winners chosen by delegates attending the Africa Energies Summit. Start thinking about who to nominate!
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
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, ReconAfrica, Groupe PETROSEN, Bell Geospace
World Energies Summit
It’s back and it’s better than ever!
Building on the success of the second World Energies Summit | The World’s Premier Global Upstream Conference | 14th - 15th October 2025, preparation for the third (taking place in London this October) is well underway! Your opinions are always valuable, and we’re working as hard as ever to create an agenda which truly mirrors industry requirements.
You’ll be able to download the first edition of the Agenda soon, where you’ll find Summit themes and confirmed speakers so far. WATCH THIS SPACE!
Super Early Bird
The Post-Summit Report is now available for download
Our 2024 Post-Summit Report focuses on some of the key discussions and insight shared as 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.
Team Frontier Raises a Glass
This is what Team Frontier looks like when we get together to discuss strategy (actually, this was after the discussion)! One of the reasons we’re able to create a calendar of premium summits, focused discussion sessions and a whole host of member benefits is that we’re a team in sync and committed to facilitating connections, collaboration and deal making across the global upstream industry – and a little bit of socialising along the way is always a good thing!
Membership of the Frontier continues to grow and this month we are pleased to welcome the following Members...
Melissa Wood, Director of Business Development at TDI-Brooks
Jim Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer at TDI-Brooks
Scott Macmillan, Managing Director at Invictus Energy
Angelique Peake, Head: Oil & Gas, Energy and Resources at RMB - Rand Merchant Bank
Steve Gilchrist, CCO at Castor Vali
Steve Grant, CEO at Castor Vali
Karyna Rodriguez, VP Global New Ventures at Searcher
Babis kalenderidis, Senior Sales Leader at Searcher
Oise Ihonde, Director of Business Development at MODEC
Hilde Merete Nafstad, Country Manager, Tanzania at Equinor
Reda Rezzoug, Country Manager, Algeria at Equinor
Ane Aubert, Country Manager, Angola at Equinor
Arnd Wilhelms, Vice President Subsurface at Equinor
Dennis Arthur, Business Development Manager at Equinor
Alex Field, Senior Business Development Manager at Equinor
Dates For Your Diary
Exclusive Explore Angola Forum & 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 January 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 💡
