

Strategic Shifts in Global Upstream: Emerging Opportunities & Challenges
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM · 45 min. (Europe/London)
STRATEGIC CONFERENCE AGENDA
Panel Discussion
Information
In a world of rapid change, geopolitical tensions and pressure to decarbonise, the upstream oil & gas sector faces significant challenges. However, that doesn’t remove the advantages that can also be gained. This panel will explore both of these, discussing how economic fluctuations, changing politics and shifts in regulation are moulding the future of upstream investment.
Speakers

Terry Gebhardt
VP Global ExplorationWoodside Energy
John Ardill
Vice President, Head of Global ExplorationExxonMobil
Jose Frey-Martinez
Senior Vice President Subsurface EpiEquinor
Kristian Johansen
Chief Executive OfficerTGS
Chris Powers
Director, Exploration Commercial and PortfolioChevron
Daniel Davidson
Chief Operating OfficerFrontier







