New Gas Frontiers to 2035: Exploration, Appraisal and Commercialisation Pathways

14 Oct 2026
Lion Stage, Hall 1A
Upstream E&P Forum
This session examines technical strategies for de-risking frontier gas exploration through advanced modelling and evaluates the critical appraisal data required to transition projects toward full-field development.
Chairperson
Gavin Thompson
Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman, EMEA - Wood Mackenzie
Speakers
Okechukwu Mba
Okechukwu Mba, Director, New Energy - Seplat Energy
Tarek El Molla
Tarek El Molla, Former Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Founder & Principal Consultant - Luminant Energy Consultancy