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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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WECA Advisory Board #1: Key Takeaways

Article Expert Insight, Featured, Investment & Finance

In anticipation for the Energy Council’s World Energy Capital Assembly (WECA) to take place in December, an advisory board of the industry’s leading figures was held to inform the agenda. Among the attendees were representatives from INEOS Energy, BlackRock, Standard Chartered, Kerogen Capital, Lloyds Banking Group, ADNOC, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, BP IST, Bluewater Energy, Wentworth Resources, Sector Investment Managers, Harbour Energy, NEO Energy and Jerset Oil and Gas.

Roundtable: Sukuk Financing

Press Release Featured

As Oil & Gas producers face challenges in accessing finance and investment, this Virtual Roundtable explores Sukuk as an alternative financial instrument.

Interview with Paul Taylor, ERCE

Executive Interview

Paul Taylor, Head of Reserves and Resources, ERCE discusses his career in the Energy industry, the impact of Covid-19 and how ERCE can support the sector through these times.

Accelerated Mineral Insights

Webinar Minerals & Royalties, Minerals & Royalties Partner Content, North America

Accelerated Mineral insights with Elliot Stone. Watch the Webinar here.

Bank Mineral Management

Report Minerals & Royalties, Minerals & Royalties Partner Content, North America

Bank Mineral Management and what the future holds for it. Visit the info page here.

Podcast: Chris Leary, Investment Partner, Orion Energy Partners

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

Chris Leary, Investment Partner at Orion Energy Partners joins the Investor Series Podcast to explain more about what they consider to be environmentally innovative and walks us through some examples of environmentally innovative investments that Orion have made over the past year. Listen here.

Podcast: Chris Phillips, CEO, Phillips Energy

Podcast Expert Insight, Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Chris Phillips, CEO joins us from Phillips Energy to discuss the early days of the minerals space and how it has evolved over time. Listen Here.

Podcast: David Spyker, President & CEO, Freehold Royalties

Podcast Expert Insight, Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

David Spyker joins us from Freehold Royalties where he discusses the capital stack of their shareholder base, including their major shareholder CN Investment Division (CNID), which is a leading pension in Canada. Listen here.

Senegal’s Gas Supply, Slowed But Still Strong

Article Africa, Exploration & Production

Senegal has begun its economic recovery following the initial Covid-19 pandemic, notably pausing production of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) and Sangomar gas fields. The Energy Council examines where these projects are now, one year on.

Podcast: Chad Stephens, President & CEO, PHX Minerals

Podcast Expert Insight, Minerals & Royalties Podcasts, North America

Chad Stephens joins us from PHX Minerals, a publicly traded minerals & royalties company on the NYSE. Chad walks us through his 40+ years of experience in the Upstream space. Listen Here.

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