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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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Senegal’s New Local Content Laws

Article Africa, Exploration & Production

Senegal has taken the time to reconsider and revise the legislation regulating the country’s blossoming oil and gas sector. Although gas have been produced in Senegal since the 1960s, the recent oil discovery in the offshore Sangomar field and the extensive gas discoveries in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim field suggest a prosperous new era for resource exploitation.

Podcast: Michael Rubio, General Manager, ESG and Sustainability, Chevron

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

Michael Rubio, General Manager of ESG and Sustainability joins the podcast to talk about Chevron’s approach towards ESG and the Energy Transition at a time of rising ESG headwinds. Listen to the full episode here.

Oil and Gas Licensing Rounds Across Africa, 2020-2021

Article Africa, Featured

An African energy renaissance may be on the horizon, promising a reversal of fortunes for energy security across the continent. The oil and gas sector had shown exceptional promise prior to the Covid demand drop and subsequent project delays, nowhere else had a comparable rate of new oil and gas field discoveries. The result is a continental energy market that has embraced the potential for rapid development off the back of a natural resource boon.

Africa: The Role of Gas-To-Power on the Continent

Article Energy Transition, Expert Insight, Featured, Investment & Finance

Gas-to-Power is the popular choice among African states looking to diversify their energy mix away from coal, with gas power generation accounting for two-thirds of new capacity. Natural gas and LNG have been enjoying a renaissance in their broad utility throughout the energy transition, spurned onwards in popularity with the successive gas discoveries all along the African coast.

The Need for Public and Private Sector Collaboration to save Mexico’s Energy Sector

Article, Expert Insight Article, Featured

Due to the politicised nature of the Energy sector in Mexico, strong policies and foundations for successful monetization has fallen by the way side. A degree of politicisation is expected in national oil companies, and when looking around the globe this is often the case. However, in the instance of Mexico, politicisation is the defining feature.

Podcast: Kris Pitta, Founder & CEO, Prudent Resources

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

Kris Pitta joins the podcast to talk about building a business during a global pandemic, the appetite for investment in small – mid-cap O&G companies and the opportunities this presents. Listen to the full episode here.

NorthAm Advisory Board Takeaways #2: ESG & The Energy Transition

Article Energy Transition, Expert Insight, Featured, Investment & Finance, Northam Energy Capital Assembly

At the end of May, the Energy Council hosted an advisory board with senior executives in the North American energy sector to discuss ESG and the Energy Transition. The esteemed advisors reflect a diverse range of both E&P operators, investors, financiers, digital leaders, OFS players and traders across both the private and public spaces.

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