Webinar

Africa upstream outlook 2026

Listen to our webinar to find out more about key upstream themes for 2026.

Date

5th February 2026

Time

2:00 pm GMT

Now available to watch on-demand

Africa’s upstream sector enters 2026 at a pivotal crossroads. While the continent boasts undeniable momentum, the dual forces of aggressive production targets and shifting macroeconomic risks are reshaping the investment landscape.

From Nigeria’s indigenous-led drilling surge to Uganda’s historic debut as an oil producer via the EACOP pipeline, the continent is proving its resilience. However, as gas takes center stage in the energy mix, the question remains: Where does the most sustainable value lie in 2026?

Following our "2026 upstream outlook" series, our experts will be hosting webinars, covering the key topics that will impact the upstream and subsurface industries. Fill the form to book your seat now!

Agenda

1) Production Winners: Nigeria’s surge, Libya’s stability, and Uganda’s first oil.

2) The Gas Pivot: Critical export and import strategies in Mozambique and Egypt.

3) Acreage & Exploration: High-impact "wells to watch" and new licensing opportunities.

4) The Namibia Frontier: Commercializing the Venus, Mopane, and Capricornus finds.

Meet our speakers
Ian Thom
Research Director, Upstream
Martijn Murphy
Principal Analyst, North Africa Upstream
Tra Ho
Senior Research Analyst, Upstream Research
Babawale Scott
Senior Research Analyst - Upstream