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Jaime Pérez de Laborda, Balam Fund
In order to secure the participation of the private sector in the future development of the generation infrastructure no changes should be made to the existing regulation; growth should be obtained via wholesale energy market consolidation.
Oil and Gas Council plays host to the first Senegal Offshore Licencing Round
President Macky Sall of Senegal opened the Oil & Gas Council’s 4th MSGBC Basin Summit & Exhibition in Dakar on Wednesday with the announcement of the first offshore bid rounds.
LNG pricing coals final death knell
Panellists described how the LNG “wave that has arrived” is heralding a final shift away from coal in the EU, which will lead to the final closure of coal-based power generation on the continent.
Developing local capacity in a new market environment
To unlock the growth potential in emerging markets, collaboration between governments and the private sector is key. This is particularly true in West Africa where countries are still building up their oil and gas industries.
The 2020 MSGBC Summit – Time to Take Stock
As the industry continues its gradual recovery from the post-2014 period of low oil prices, the prospects for Africa’s upstream sector are also looking more positive.
Gavin Thompson, Vice Chairman Energy, Asia Pacific, Wood Mackenzie
Gavin Thompson provides his view on the opportunities and challenges that Asia’s Oil & Gas sector faces in 2020, and what he is looking forward to most about the APAC Assembly.
Unlocking the transformative potential of Grand Tortue Ahmeyim
As Africa’s most exciting and technically advanced ultra-deep offshore oil and gas project, Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) is set to put Mauritania and Senegal on the map for the energy sector.
Sandra Antonovic – Women’s Energy Council Interview
At the practical level, an undersecretary or diversity and inclusion committee could be created; well organized to ensure excellent quality of management and a workable plan.
Awards Of Excellence 2019 – Female Executive of the Year Nominees Katie Jackson
Katie Jackson, Executive Vice President for Commercial and NBD at Shell, is one of the most active and prominent women in the business. Jackson’s range of expertise – including her start as a drilling engineer, her time in banking, followed by her move into industry management – have long made her a valuable asset and leader. Jackson delivers flagship deals for Shell building on her rich, industry experience, creativity, strong relationships, and understanding of the market.
Awards Of Excellence 2019 – Female Executive of the Year Nominees Fiona MacAulay
Fiona MacAulay’s technical credentials over 30 years of oil and gas experience is what now makes her one of the most respected CEO’s in the industry. Taking over the helm of Independent Oil & Gas at the start of 2019, follows a succession of appointments to boards of energy companies desperate for her knowledge and experience. Of the five women leading FTSE 100 oil and gas companies, MacAulay is the only one who built her experience as an oil professional. No wonder she’s in such demand!