Date: Wed, Jan 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (your local time)
Location: Online

Africa Upstream 2026: A New Map of Opportunity – Blocks, Rounds & the Next Wave of Potential

Bill Wilks, Principal Geophysicist/Director at Merlin Energy Resources, will be joining this online panel discussion organised by Frontier Upstream Insights on 21st January at 2pm.

Join Frontier for a high-impact LinkedIn Live session exploring Africa’s rapidly evolving upstream landscape.

Speakers

• Gayle Meikle, Frontier CEO
• Bill Wilks, Principal Geophysicist/Director at Merlin Energy Resources
• Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman Energy Europe, Middle East and Africa, Wood Mackenzie
• Obo Idornigie, SVP, Energy Trends & Analysis, Welligence Energy Analytics

Host

• Daniel Davidson, Frontier COO

The panel will unpack the continent’s most attractive open blocks, the bid rounds launching in 2026, and the emerging hotspots set to attract exploration capital. Featuring insights from leading analysts, NOCs, and industry decision-makers, this session highlights where the next wave of upstream potential is taking shape - and what governments and partners can do to maximise participation and investment. Essential viewing for operators, investors, advisors, and anyone tracking Africa’s next phase of upstream growth.

Full details and registration   l    KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: Frontier   l   Merlin Energy Resources