November 2019
We have all felt the shrinking of the pool of capital available to small and mid cap oil and gas companies, be that due to the downturn in oil prices starting 2014, due to ESG concerns, or due to institutional investors having been burned in the past by E&P stocks.
Going forward, companies will have to focus on adopting creative business models, finding hidden opportunities and novel geological plays, and employing both a technically experienced and creative and energetic management team to ensure they can successfully deliver on both technical and financial goals, as well as investors expectations.
Furthermore, to gain trust from shareholders, management must deliver upon their promises; they must do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it. It is key that overheads are kept low, with capital being maximised to prove up reserves and resources. Employing the most capable, dedicated, and hard working personnel ensures only lean teams are needed. Companies must also keep in mind all stakeholders comprising the company's eco-system. This includes the local population and governments, assets partners, neighbours, service providers, value chain participants. and the industry peers.
Gil Holzman spoke at the 2019 World Energy Capital Assembly and on the “Conquering New Frontiers – Unlocking the Value of New Ventures” panel.
Gil Holzman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas
Mr Holzman has 14 years of experience in the mining and energy resource sectors throughout South America and Africa. Prior to co-founding Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas, Mr Holzman was a co-founder of GP Minerals Ltd, a private resource investment and development company, and, between 2003 and 2006, he was the Managing Director of Bombardier Inc’s Middle East Region. Mr Holzman has also held a variety of strategic consultancy roles, including co-founding political consultancy, GCS Issue Management Ltd. Mr Holzman has a BA in Business Management and Finance and an LLB in Israeli and International Law from IDC Herzilya. He also has an MBA from The Arison School of Business.
The World Energy Capital Assembly (WECA) is the meeting place for international energy executives, investors and financiers. WECA is the largest conference in Europe dedicated to the capitalisation and development of the industry it provides unrivalled access and introductions to global deal and market makers to help accelerate the development of the hydrocarbon industry.
Taking place 30 November – 1 December 2020, London
