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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: Lamé Verre, Co-Chair Europe & Sub-Saharan Africa, Lean In Energy

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

In this episode of the Women’s Energy Council Podcast, we hear from Lamé Verre, Co-Chair Europe & Sub-Saharan Africa at Lean In Energy whereby Lamé illustrates the power of a simple ‘yes’, as her decision to study in a different culture and language. Listen here.

Natural Gas & Refining on Hydrogen

Report European Hydrogen Conference

We share insights from a few of the key industries who will be impacted by the new hydrogen economy, natural gas players and refiners.

Hydrogen Outlook for Europe

Article, Report European Hydrogen Conference

This report summarises discussions with some of Europe’s leading stakeholders about the latest challenges in developing a hydrogen economy.

Podcast: Rusty Hutson, CEO & Eric Williams, CFO at Diversified Gas & Oil

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

Rusty Hutson, CEO & Eric Williams, CFO at Diversified Gas & Oil join the Investor Series Podcast to bring their perspectives from a company that has successfully managed to raise capital in recent years, when so many others have struggled. Listen here.

Kitchen Table War Stories: JD Smith

Podcast Kitchen Table War Stories, Minerals & Royalties, North America

Royalties & Minerals Council brings you Kitchen Table War Stories. Listen to the hilarious stories from JD Smith, CEO of EnCore Permian.

Kitchen Table War Stories: Trey Stanton

Podcast Kitchen Table War Stories, Minerals & Royalties, North America

Royalties & Minerals Council brings you Kitchen Table War Stories Series. Trey Stanton, Founder and CEO of ES3 Minerals joins us to tell a few crazy stories from his years in the minerals space. Listen here.

Podcast: Eleanor Rowley, Vice President of Exploration, Total

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

In this episode of the Women’s Energy Council Podcast, we hear from Eleanor Rowley, Vice President Exploration for the MENA and Caspian Southern Europe at Total. Eleanor discusses the broad life experiences she has gained while working in the oil and gas industry. Listen here.

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