Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE

تحت رعاية صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Supported by

Udy Ntia

EVP, Upstream

NNPC

Udy
Udy

Udy Ntia, NNPC Executive Vice President (Upstream). He holds an MBA and a Bachelor"s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has attended several international certification and leadership programs from acclaimed institutions Udy Ntia has three decades of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector with core competencies in General Management, Strategy & Execution, Business Planning, Surface and Subsurface Engineering, Operations & Maintenance and Logistics, Acquisition & Divestments, etc. He has served in various leadership roles around the world. He is a professional member of various bodies including The Society of Petroleum Engineers and Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria.

Session Overview
Monday, 3 November
16:30
Global strategy Conference Room B 16:30 - 17:00
Beyond the barrel: The future of upstream strategy

Amid shifting geopolitics, uneven investment, and evolving regional demand, the global upstream business faces a pivotal decade. How can producers sustain supply security while adapting to new financial, environmental, and social expectations? In this Energy Talk, upstream leaders explore how international oil companies and national champions are redefining cooperation across continents. From long-term resource development in Africa to capital discipline in mature basins and technology partnerships that unlock efficiency gains, they discuss how upstream strategy is being reshaped by new alliances, market realities, and the need for reliable growth. Together, these leaders offer a uniquely global view of how upstream investment and innovation can strengthen the world’s energy backbone amid unprecedented uncertainty. 

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