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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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Digital Dialogue: Exploring Gas Opportunities in Nigeria

Expert Insight Africa, Investment & Finance

As part of the Digital Energy Festival we explored Gas Opportunities in Nigeria with our panel of experts, moderated by Ola Alokolaro from Advocaat Law Practice. Read the discussion summary and watch on demand.

Nicola Macleod, Executive VP, General Counsel, Spirit Energy

Podcast Women's Energy Council, Women's Energy Council Podcast

In this episode, Nicola Macleod talks with us about working at Maersk Oil for over a decade, making good decisions in the midst of the COVID pandemic, and the importance of diversity. Listen here.

Digital Dialogue: Exploration & Production: is it too late for Africa to profit from its resources?

Expert Insight Africa, Investment & Finance

The second of eight Oil & Gas Council sessions, a digital dialogue, took place on October 29 boasting an exceptional panel of industry-leading speakers who have years of experience in industries ranging from upstream, legal and financial services. The speakers gathered to discuss and provide insights on whether or not it’s too late for Africa to profit from its E&P resources.

Investment Focus – What Next for African Oil & Gas?

Expert Insight Africa, Investment & Finance

The first of eight Oil & Gas Council sessions kicked off on October 27 and industry-leading speakers who have a total of over 100 years of industry and sector experience joined forces to discuss and provide insights on an investment focused dialogue around what’s next for African Oil and Gas.

Impact of the US Elections on the Oil & Gas Industry with Tom Petrie

Podcast Featured Podcast, Investment & Finance, Investor Series Podcast, North America, Northam Energy Capital Assembly, Podcasts

Tom Petrie joins the Investor Series Podcast once again to discuss the upcoming US Presidential election & what impact it will have, either way, on the oil & gas industry.

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