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Third Party Certification of Natural Gas in North America

Article Energy Transition, Featured, North America, Northam Energy Capital Assembly

If a gas producer adheres to emissions reductions and ESG regulations, they can obtain a Responsibly Sourced Gas (RGS) certificate. This means a company has produced a premium product, one that is actively seeking to reduce GHG emissions through integrating more efficient processes, reducing or stopping gas flaring and powering production with renewables – with the intention to reach net-zero emissions.

Analysis on M&A so far in 2021 and what to expect now

Article Exploration & Production, Featured, Investment & Finance

The global oil and gas markets have been awash with deals as oil and gas players alike scramble to rebalance their portfolios in light of supranational climate goals. While the market has not been as active in the second half of 2021, as commodity prices began to stabilise toward pre-Covid levels, there were still a number of significant mergers and acquisitions that will add much needed liquidity to the markets.

Deep Dive Into The US M&A Market

Article Featured, Investment & Finance, North America

The North American oil and gas market maintained their position as ‘most active region’, in terms of both the quantity of deals and the total transaction values – leading to a total of 21 deals to the value of $12.72bn being confirmed in Q1/2021.
Since the close of Q1, a further 21 deals to the value of $21.1bn have been processed in the North American market, indicating that the shale patch is beginning to undergo another round of consolidation. The Energy Council has taken a look at some highlights of US M&A activity so far this year…

6 Months On – How Has Biden’s Presidency Impacted The South American Oil & Gas Industry

Article Energy & Renewables, Energy Transition, Featured, North America, South America

Latin America has historically been the recipient of vast attention by successive US administrations, seeing the South American nations as proxies to fight international disagreements. Yet in recent years, their regional neighbours have fallen down the pecking order of foreign policy concerns, even more so under former President Trump’s isolationist ‘America First’ policies. In lieu of direct US-influence, corporate actors have been lobbying South American governments to expand and liberalise their energy sectors with the intention of developing competitive markets in the natural gas and renewable energy generation sectors.

Exploration updates across the region, what’s new in Suriname and Guyana?

Article Exploration & Production, Featured, South America

On the northern edge of South America, nestled between South America’s oil and gas giants are the nations of Suriname and Guyana. Their resources have historically been somewhat limited and their GDPs’ commiserate with limited economic activity, however the recent oil and gas discoveries offshore their waters has injected hope into these neighbouring economies.

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Financing Options for Marginal Fields, Nigeria

Expert Insight Africa, Exploration & Production, Investment & Finance

Advocaat Law Practice shares information on Financing Options for Marginal Fields in Nigeria. We look at regulatory & commercial frameworks, challenges & financing options for field operators.

Podcast: Yoann Hispa & Craig Kaiser, Co-Founders of LandGate

Podcast Expert Insight, Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Yoann Hispa & Craig Kaiser, Co-founders of LandGate join the Minerals & Royalties Podcast. Yoann and Craig tell us more about the technology driven marketplace that they have developed for buyers and sellers.

Podcast: Troy Tittlemier, CEO, MagmaChem Research Institute

Podcast Expert Insight, Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Troy Tittlemier, CEO, MagmaChem Research Institute joins the Minerals & Royalties Podcast. Troy tell us more about why he thinks MagmaChem can change the way operators explore & produce O&G. Listen here.

Johann Raunig, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Podcast

On this episode of the Energy Council Podcast we chat with Johann of , McKinsey & Company in the build up to this years Virtual European Gas Virtual Conference. Listen here.

A flexible approach can help investors deliver bold projects for Africa

Executive Interview Africa, Investment & Finance

Even the most experienced investor will see 2021 as one of the most challenging investment environments that they have encountered. However, Africa still offers significant upside potential for projects that have a clear demand and are led by experienced operators.

Pulse Report: Appalachian Basin Edition, November 2020

Report Minerals & Royalties, Minerals & Royalties Reports, North America

In the November edition of the Pulse Report, we take a look at activity in the multi-stacked area in the Appalachian Basin where the Marcellus Shale and Utica/Point Pleasant overlap. Download the report here.

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