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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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Podcast: Arrowhead Energy Partners

Podcast Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Travis Low, Matt Ritter, and Jim Shuss join us from Arrowhead Energy Partners to chat about the Arrowhead story and why they decided to launch amidst COVID-19 and the Oil Price War.

Sandra Antonovic, COO, Reflex Marine

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

In this episode, Sandra Antonovic talks with us about her excitement about a good crisis, the importance of adaptability and quick decision making. Listen here.

Podcast: Jimmy Murchison – CEO, Hatch Resources

Podcast Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Jimmy Murchison – CEO, Hatch Resources joins the OGC Podcast to discuss the role of debt financing and hedging in the minerals space . Listen here

On-Demand: What it Takes to Exit a Minerals & Royalties Portfolio

Webinar Minerals & Royalties, Minerals & Royalties Webinar, North America, On-demand Webinar

As more and more capital has entered into the minerals & royalties space over the past 5-6 years, there has been a growing debate around how investors will exit their money. Should companies build up scale and try to go public or is an exit to an end-buyer the best route?

Diversity Is Better For Business

Expert Insight Featured

It is hard to deny that increasing diversity in the public and private sector is one of today’s central initiatives for corporate improvement and better business outputs.

Investors Are Leaving U.S. Shale And They Are Not Coming Back

Webinar Investment & Finance, North America, Northam Energy Capital Assembly, On-demand Webinar

With the US shale industry having been severely impacted by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the oil price war, US investors are beginning to screen opportunities elsewhere. Read More.

Christine Hommes, Partner, Apollo Global Management

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

In this episode, Christine Hommes shares her thoughts on the impact of ESG on investment decision making, next generation tech’s impact on the energy industry. Listen here.

The IOC Tracker – mid-term scorecard (2020)

Expert Insight Energy & Renewables, O&G Energy Transition

It is increasingly important to see what lies behind oil companies’ stated transition strategies, which have seen a step change in investment allocations since 2018. We reflect on how the IOCs are tracking with their energy transition goals so far in 2020.

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