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Energy Council VIP Reception: Investment Opportunities in the Philippines Energy Sector
Published 29 August 2024
MANILA – AUGUST 2024 – On 23 August 2024, The Energy Council, in partnership with the Department of Energy Philippines and Rystad Energy successfully concluded its inaugural VIP Reception in Manila, the Pearl of the Orient. Despite the public holiday, the event gathered over 115 prominent industry leaders, government officials, and energy experts from across the region.
Driving Investment and Strategic Partnerships in the Energy Sector
The Energy Council VIP Reception in Manila provided a strategic platform for attendees to connect, share insights, and explore investment opportunities within the energy sector. The event featured:
- Keynote Addresses: Distinguished speakers from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE), the Department of Energy Philippines (DOE), the Renewable Energy Management Bureau, and Rystad Energy shared valuable insights on the current state of the Philippine upstream industry, the evolving landscape of LNG, gas, and renewable energies, and new opportunities in exploration financing and investment.
- Interactive Networking Sessions: Participants engaged in facilitated discussions on key industry trends and challenges, fostering collaboration.
- Exclusive Networking Reception: VIP guests had the opportunity to network in a relaxed setting, fostering partnerships that will drive the energy sector forward.
Key takeaways from the Event
- Energy security is the TOP priority: With demand for energy only increasing and existing resources in depletion, continued exploration is key to future security, hence the many new projects in development across the Philippines, particularly in the Mindanao region as outlined by MENRE.
- Investing in the Philippines has never been easier: The DOE is working on several initiatives to enhance the accessibility of Philippine assets for foreign investment, including petroleum data declassification and free access, and amending guidelines on awarding petroleum exploration contracts.
- Transition will come through Gas: Rystad’s research and insights indicate gas and LNG are crucial to successfully moving away from coal in Southeast Asia, and gas discoveries will be key to securing a more sustainable future.
The Energy Council is committed to fostering meaningful connections and driving positive change within the global energy industry. The Manila VIP Reception served as a platform to connect leading figures in the Asian energy sector, fostering crucial collaboration and advancing innovative energy investment solutions for the region.
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Looking forward to APAC 2025
The Asia Pacific Energy Assembly is recognised as the region’s foremost gathering for senior executives in the upstream oil and gas industry and the finance and investment sectors that cover it. Over the course of 2 days, explorers, producers, buyers, traders, investors, financiers and technology providers will all gather to discuss the outlook for the Asian Pacific marketplace; prices, deal flow, strategy, capex, joint ventures, and business development.
The Energy Council is actively preparing for the 2025 edition, a flagship gathering to set the agenda for the future of energy across the Asia-Pacific region. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments.
For more information about APAC Energy Capital Assembly 2025, please reach out to our staff members:
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Executive Interview: Yunki Jo, CEO, Steelboso
The Energy Council sat down with Yunki Jo, CEO of Steelboso, who are sponsors of the Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly, to find out more about Steelboso's recent projects and their plans for expansion outside of South Korea. read more
Investor Insight Series Ep12: Henry Hager
Henry Hager, Managing Director at Waterous Energy Fund, features on the latest episode of Investor Insights. He shares his thoughts surrounding the return of capital to the oil and gas market in 2023, and provides insights into both their value investment strategy and the market dynamics that have made Waterous Energy Fund successful in Canada. Learn more. read more
Investor Insight Series Ep11: Justin Brady
Justin Brady, Director - Commercial & LNG at Chesapeake, joins us to discuss their company's perspective surrounding the role of natural gas in the decarbonization of power. Within this episode, he emphasizes the impact of regulatory environments on the performance of investment initiatives, highlighting the variations that occur by region. read more
Investor Insight Series Ep10: Nile Garritson
Nile Garritson, Associate Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS joins us to talk about the importance of setting quantifiable medium-term goals on GHG abatement for Oil & Gas companies, and how to start establishing credibility with investors. read more
Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly 2023: Key Takeaways
The Energy Council held the Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly 2023 in Singapore in June 2023. Read the key themes and takeaways here. read more
EQT Methane Site Visit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This May, the Energy Council visited EQT’s facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. EQT is the largest natural gas producer in the US, and their CEO, Toby Rice, led a group of investors to view their production facilities. read more
A Retrospective Analysis of the Natural Gas Market in the U.S.A and Europe
The intricate nature of natural gas markets is underscored by a multitude of factors that contribute to price dynamics, supply conditions, and market behavior. This report concentrates on four pivotal temporal segments marked by historical events that have exerted significant influence on the Natural Gas market over more than the past decade. read more
Webinar Key Takeaways: The Global Exploration Opportunities at Your Fingertips
In the recent Energy Council Global Survey, 22% of respondents believed that West Africa held the biggest exploration opportunities for 2023 and beyond, closely followed by South America, Guyana and the East Med. With mounting uncertainty around the UK’s fiscal regime, are there more attractive opportunities to be found internationally? read more
Matahio Energy completes acquisition of onshore assets in New Zealand
Matahio Energy has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of six onshore oil and gas licenses in the Taranaki Basin, North Island, New Zealand. Matahio will be the operator of these licenses, holding 100% participating interest in four licenses, and 70% interest in the remaining two... read more
Fireside Chat: Michael Rubio, Director of Sustainability, Chevron
Last month, Michael Rubio, Director of Sustainability at Chevron, kicked off the New York Energy Capital Assembly 2023 by explaining how Chevron’s transition strategy is differentiated from its European peers. He addressed 100+ generalist investors at the NYSE to talk about Chevron’s strategy of delivering “Higher Returns, Lower Carbon”. read more
Webinar: The Global Exploration Opportunities at Your Fingertips
In the recent Energy Council Global Survey, 22% of respondents believed that West Africa held the biggest exploration opportunities for 2023 and beyond, closely followed by South America, Guyana and the East Med. With mounting uncertainty around the UK’s fiscal regime, are there more attractive opportunities to be found internationally? read more
Podcast: Sarah Bratton Hughes, Head of Sustainable Investing, American Century Investments
Sarah Bratton Hughes, Head of Sustainable Investing at American Century Investments, talks how fund companies need Texas’ cooperation for the world to totally decarbonize and the importance of being invested in energy companies. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Joel Riddle, Managing Director and CEO at Tamboran Resources
Joel Riddle, Managing Director and CEO of Tamboran Resources joins the Investor Podcast series to discuss their latest acquisition of Origin energy's Betaloo basins and the opportunity that this presents to aid energy security in Australia, as well as supplying reliable, low carbon gas to both Asia and Europe. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Gayle Brim, Managing Director, Technology Transformation at Grant Thornton
In this episode of the WEC Podcast, Gayle talks to us about how not to feel overwhelmed or behind the curve when it comes to transformation and how to balance the cost of making significant changes to existing operations in the short term for long term gains. We also discuss what keeps Gayle excited about her role every day and the importance of Grant Thornton’s business resource groups in maintaining diversity and inclusion goals read more
Energy Council 2023 Global Industry Survey Report
The Energy Council's annual Global Industry Survey 2023 is now available. Over 500 people from across our network responded to our survey, and from these responses we have put together the macro picture of the industry today including oil price predictions, the energy trilemma, finance and investment plans and exploration updates. read more
Secure, Affordable, Clean – Can You Really Pick All Three?
In the lead-up to the 10th Annual Asia Pacific Energy Capital Assembly & following the reopening of China’s borders, we are reflecting upon Asia’s Energy Trilemma... read more
Podcast: Wil VanLoh, Founder and CEO, Quantum Energy Partners
Wil VanLoh, Founder and CEO of Quantum Energy Partners joins us to discuss where he sees the most attractive risk-adjusted returns within the energy sector, and why LPs should consider this for long-term investment as the sector begins to demonstrate a sustained period of improved performance following years of under-investment. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Johann Raunig, Partner at Mckiney
Johann Raunig, Partner at Mckiney joins us for a Podcast to discuss the current situation for the European Gas market. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Executive Interview: Rachelle Goebel, Chief Executive Officer, Transform Materials
Rachelle Goebel, CEO, Transform Material joins us for an exclusive interview about her experience before and while being at Transform Materials. Read more here read more
WECA 2023: Advisory Board Key Takeaways
Close to 40 senior executives from across the energy industry joined the World Energy Capital Assembly’s annual advisory board to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the sector in 2023. Download the report here. read more
Podcast: Gergely Molnar, Gas Analyst at IEA
Gergely Molnar, Gas Analyst of IEA joins us for a Podcast to discuss the current situation for the European Gas market. Listen to the full episode here. read more
International Women’s Day 2023 – #EmbraceEquity
The annual International Women's Day falls on the 8th of March, and in 2023 centers around the theme of "Embrace Equity," prompting reflection on the meaning of equity for women in the workforce and future female leaders. read more
Investor Insight Series Ep9: Megan Hays
Megan Hays joins the Energy Council’s Investor Insights Series to discuss Kimmeridge Energy’s recent white paper “Why Net Zero Should Be the Standard for the E&P Sector”. She discusses how E&P companies can map out a pathway to becoming a responsible energy company, alongside which signals the industry can send to prove that it is serious about being part of the global push to reduce emissions. Watch now. read more
Executive Interview: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy
The Energy Council sat down with Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy, who is an expert speaker for the World Energy Capital Assembly 2023. Find out more. read more
Investor Insight Series Ep8: Emily Rodgers
Emily Rodgers, Managing Director and Director of ESG at EIG shares the standards and frameworks they find effective in tracking where both funds and portfolio companies are in their net zero journey alongside stated goals, and explains how setting targets across funds is truly operationalizing ESG practices, risk management and portfolio construction practices. read more
Investor Insight Ep7: Brian Gilvary
Brian Gilvary, Chairman at INEOS Energy joins the Energy Council’s Investor Insight Series to share the company's approach to providing the world with sustainable, affordable energy, as well as the impact that the windfall tax could have on investment into new energy production in Europe. He also provides updates on how INEOS has gone about raising capital for energy transition projects. read more
Investor Insight Ep6: Andrew Baxter
Andrew Baxter, Director, Energy Transition at EDF joins us for the latest episode of the Investor Insight Series to discuss the major challenges around emissions reporting, explaining how Oil & Gas companies can use the OGMP framework to improve transparency to their investors alongside driving methane emissions reductions. read more
Podcast: Toby Rice, President & CEO at EQT Corporation
We are joined by Toby Rice, President and CEO of EQT Corporation, to talk about the business resilience and competitive positioning of energy from a long term perspective, and how the industry must change the negative narrative that has developed in recent years. He also gives insight into EQT's solution for Unleashing U.S. LNG as the Largest Green Initiative On The Planet. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Martha Vasquez, Associate Director Upstream Oil & Gas at BCG
We are joined by Martha Vasquez, Associate Director Upstream Oil & Gas, Boston Consulting Group, to hear how BCG are committed to their energy clients and how they partner together on the biggest challenges currently facing the sector. read more
Investor Insight Ep5: Jake Barnett & Patrick Peura
During this episode, Jake & Patrick, Co-Leads for the UN-Convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, talk about the importance of Oil & Gas companies having a holistic vision of what they need to look like to be successful in a transitioning world if they are to continue to have the ability to raise capital. read more
Podcast: Bobby Tudor, CEO at Artemis Energy Partners
Bobby Tudor joins the Energy Council's Investor Podcast series to discuss how Houston can position itself as the energy capital of the world, and the opportunity that it has to position itself as a leading partner in the energy transition as the world moves towards to a low carbon future. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Awards of Excellence 2022 Winners: World Energy Capital Assembly
The Energy Council are pleased to announce the Winners for the Awards of Excellence 2022: World Energy Capital Assembly. read more
Executive Interview: Simon Tysoe, Partner at Latham & Watkins
The Energy Council sat down with Simon Tysoe, Partner at Latham & Watkins, who is an expert speaker for the World Energy Capital Assembly 2022. Find out more. read more
Executive Interview: Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Deputy CEO, Rystad Energy
The Energy Council sat down with Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Deputy CEO, Rystad Energy, who is an expert speaker for the World Energy Capital Assembly 2022. Find out more. read more
Podcast: Diana Glassman, Director – Engagement, EOS at Federated Hermes
We are joined by Diana Glassman to discuss the driving factors that determine investment decisions, as well as the need to reduce methane emissions within the North American oil and gas industry. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Executive Interview: Dan Morrison, Industry Principal Consultant O&G, Hexagon, in Partnership with Progressive TSL
The Energy Council sat down with Dan Morrison, Industry Principal Consultant O&G, Hexagon in Partnership with Progressive TSL, who is an expert speaker for the World Energy Capital Assembly 2022. Find out more. read more
Podcast: Grayson Andersen, Head of Capital Markets, ReconAfrica & Román Rossi, Vice President, Research Analyst, Canaccord Genuity Corp
Grayson Andersen, Head of Capital Markets, ReconAfrica, and Roman Rossi VP, Research Analyst, Canaccord Genuity Corp join us to discuss the exploration and production landscapes in Africa and Latin America reviewing similarities and parallels as we go into energy access, regulatory frameworks, financing, investment and opportunities in both regions. read more
Expert Insight: Kongsberg Digital: Why digitalization should be a driver for energy investments
Read Kongsberg Digital's expert insight on why digitalization should be a driver for energy investments. read more
Executive Interview: David Hindman, Managing Director, AlixPartners
The Energy Council sat down with David Hindman, Managing Director, AlixPartners ahead of the North America Energy Capital Assembly 2022. read more
Awards of Excellence 2022 Shortlists: World Energy Capital Assembly
The Energy Council are pleased to announce the Shortlists for the Awards of Excellence 2022: World Energy Capital Assembly. read more
Podcast: Asha Mehta, Managing Partner & CIO at Global Delta Capital
Asha Mehta joins us to talk about Global Delta Capital’s quantitative approach to emerging markets and to share her experiences of being the first quantitative manager to become a signatory of the PRI. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Executive Interview: Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa – Chair, Finance and Project Development at Olaniwun Ajayi (UK) LLP, London
The Energy Council were joined by Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa of Olaniwun Ajayi for an Executive Interview ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly 2022. read more
Investor Insight Ep4: JP Hanson
Last month, JP Hanson, Head of the Oil & Gas Group at Houlihan Lokey joined the Energy Council’s Investor Series Insights. During this episode, JP talks about capital availability to the E&P sector in a high commodity price environment, alongside investors’ ability to raise new energy funds amid energy security & affordability concerns, and predictions for the A&D market in the second half of 2022. read more
Investor Insight Ep3: Christian Synetos
Christian Synetos shares BlackRock’s view on the role of natural gas in the energy mix and the role that hydrocarbon companies can play in the energy transition. He also comments on the types of financing available for fossil fuel projects and the types of investment opportunities that are out there that can contribute to energy security in Europe. read more
Executive Interview: Tassos Vlassopoulos, CEO, HELPE Upstream – A Deep Dive into CCS
The Energy Council sat down with Tassos Vlassopoulos for a Deep Dive into CCS ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly 2022. read more
Renewed Interest in APAC E&P – Are the tides turning for Upstream investment in the region?
With sizeable under-explored reserves, and many energy economies poised for rapid growth in response to demand, is the E&P industry in the Asia Pacific region starting to see renewed interest? Find out more. read more
Investor Insight Ep2: Nick Dell’Osso
Nick Dell'Osso, President & CEO at Chesapeake Energy joined the Investor Insight Series to discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape and the role that the US has to play in providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy amid global energy security concerns. Nick also speaks about the need for incremental infrastructure in order to do so. Learn more. read more
Investor Insight Ep1: Dan Pickering
In the opening episode of the Investor Insight series, we hear from Dan Pickering, Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Pickering Energy Partners on current investor appetite for energy investment following a period of sustained higher oil prices and rising pressures to improve energy security & affordability. Discover more. read more
Podcast: Katherine Roe, CEO of Wentworth Resources
In this month’s episode of the Women’s Energy Council podcast, we sat down with Katherine Roe, CEO of Wentworth Resources. Listen in to hear about her passion for sustainable energy provision in Tanzania, and her transparent and empathetic approach to leadership. read more
Executive Interview: Kaveh Pourteymour, Founder & CEO, CIO Global Solutions
The Energy Council sat down with Kaveh Pourteymour, Founder & CEO, CIO Global Solutions ahead of WECA 2022. His area of expertise Digital Strategy and transformation in highly complex environments. Find out more. read more
Podcast: Khady Ndiaye, Vice President and Regional Director, West Africa at Kosmos Energy
In this month’s episode of the Women’s Energy Council podcast, we sat down with Khady Ndiaye, Vice President and Regional Director, West Africa at Kosmos Energy. Besides sharing her own interesting journey to senior oil and gas executive, Khady also gives us insight into the journey of the oil and gas industry in Africa, and the future that still lies ahead for the region. read more
Energy Council 2022 Global Industry Survey Report
The Energy Council's annual Future Outlook Survey Report for 2022 is now available. Over 500 people from across the world responded to this year's survey, and we have put together the report to reflect their thoughts, outlook, and ambitions regarding their approach to ESG, shifting oil prices, technological advances and the energy landscape as a whole. read more
Podcast: Behnaz Rahimi-Zand, Senior Process Engineer of Technip Energies
In this second installment of our March features month podcasts, we had the pleasure of speaking with Behnaz Rahimi-Zand, Senior Process Engineer for Technip Energies. Beginning her career at home in Iran, Behnaz shares her life experiences as a female engineer with all of its challenges and opportunities Listen to the full episode here. read more
International Women’s Day 2022 – Tapping into Untapped Reserves 2.0
The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day, a day the international community has dedicated to reflecting on the state of gender equality read more
Podcast: Scott Mackin, Managing Partner of Denham Capital
This week marks the first instalment of the Energy Council March features month, during which we will be releasing extra content in celebration of International Women’s Day. In this episode, we sat down with Scott Mackin, Managing Partner at Denham Capital and angel investor with Alma. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Heather Culbert, Co-Founder, Board Ready Women
In this month’s special episode of the Women’s Energy Council Podcast, we sat down with the 2021 Canada Assembly WEC Executive of the Year, Heather Culbert. Heather is a Board Member for various organisations including Whitecap Resources, and co-founded Board-Ready Women, a non-profit organization. Listen to the full episode here. read more
The role of oil & gas technology in reaching the world’s decarbonisation goals
The Energy Council has examined a small selection of new oil and gas technologies that will advance the mission to achieve a low-carbon society, largely eliminate emissions from oil and gas production over the coming decades and open the door for new opportunities. read more
Podcast: Benjamin Colton, Global Head of Asset Stewardship – Voting & Engagement, State Street Global Advisors
Benjamin Colton, Global Head of Asset Stewardship - Voting & Engagement at State Street Global Advisors joins the Investor Series Podcast to explain how State Street are going about analysing, managing and engaging on climate-related risk within their portfolio. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Amy Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Council
In the opening episode of the Women’s Energy Council podcast for 2022 we were joined by our very own Energy Council, CEO, Amy Miller who shows us that successful leadership does not have to be dominant in nature, but can be empathetic, vulnerable and encouraging. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, CEO of Advent Technologies Holdings
In this edition of Energy Council’s European Hydrogen Conversation, Sandil Sanmugam spoke with Dr. Vasilis Gregoriou, who is Chairman and CEO of Advent Technologies Holdings, which he co-founded in 2012. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Tessa Davis, Partner at Morrison & Foerster
We sat down with Tessa Davis, Partner at Morrison & Foerster. We hope this episode leaves you inspired to begin the new year with confidence, as Tessa demonstrates the best way to ensure your success is to be yourself. Enjoy the episode! read more
The Outlook for Accessing Capital in the Oil & Gas Sector
At the World Energy Capital Assembly on 29 November 2021, a panel of experts provided their insights on the ability of companies in the oil and gas sector to access and maintain capital in the current economic and political climate. This article builds on that panel discussion and considers how (E&P) companies are balancing their corporate image with the need to remain profitable and deliver investor returns. read more
A cold or costly winter? Uneasy uncertainty for European gas consumers
As winter’s cold touch spreads across Europe, there is an uneasiness about how the frigid temperatures will be weathered as gas prices creep ever higher. The source of uncertainty for Europe’s gas consumers is broad; the traditional push and pull of Russian-EU energy geopolitics is alive and well, Covid demand and supply contractions have created imbalances throughout the value chain, while the global production levels of oil and gas remain constrained by OPEC+ and the surging market prices. read more
Asian LNG – A bountiful era for natural gas producers
The global energy crunch has reintroduced vigour into the oil and gas markets, especially in Asia Pacific where the soaring demand for LNG as a replacement for oil and coal has led to a high-cost environment that doesn’t appear to be slowing. read more
Podcast: Tore Sylvester Jeppesen, SVP of Green Hydrogen, Haldor Topsøe
Tore Sylvester Jeppesen at Haldor Topsøe. joins the Energy Council Series Podcast. Tore was recently the Senior Vice President for Business Development but has now taken on the role as Senior Vice President for Green Hydrogen.. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Carol Howle, EVP Trading & Shipping, BP
Carol Howle, EVP Trading & Shipping at BP joins the Women's Energy Council Podcast to discuss the importance of her trading and shipping portfolio role in the decarbonisation of several industries, with projects such as a scaling power business, global integrated gas solutions, building a bio business, and exploring lower carbon shipping fuels Listen here. read more
Executive Interview: Scot Evans, CEO, ReconAfrica
The Energy Council sat down with Scot Evans, CEO of ReconAfrica ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly and Africa Energy Capital Assembly 2021. read more
Podcast: Nouman Ahmad, CEO & Co-Founder, Validere
Nouman Ahmad, CEO & Co-Founder at Validere joins the Investor Series Podcast to walks us through how Validere are building a data layer of inventory data for the oil and gas supply chain to help stakeholders to track, monitor and improve their operational, commercial & ESG-related performance.. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Executive Interview: Tassos Vlassopoulos, CEO, HELPE Upstream
The Energy Council sat down with Tassos Vlassopoulos ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly 2021. read more
Executive Interview: Mitch Flegg, CEO, Serica Energy
The Energy Council sat down with Mitch Flegg ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly 2021. read more
Executive Interview: Dr Nick Mayhew, Chief Commercial Officer, Axora
The Energy Council sat down with Dr Nick Mayhew, Chief Commercial Officer at Axora, to discuss the business' approach to working with O&G leaders and their recent Innovation Report. read more
Energy & Infrastructure Insight by Shearman & Sterling
In the United States, we examine how offshore wind presents a significant opportunity for local economic growth and job creation. They also consider the new bipartisan Senate infrastructure bill that emphasizes reauthorization, research, resilience and reliability. If passed, this bill will provide more than $1 trillion in improvements to the nation’s physical infrastructure. Read more here. read more
Digital Roadmaps – Comparing The Steps Taken By Energy Giants
Many of the household major oil and gas companies have begun shifting their market position to better prepare for the impending climate revolution. This energy supply shift has been imagined in several scenarios, which in essence are distilled to: our current path, our stated path and the necessary path needed to reach net-zero emissions. Inevitably, the stuttering and profiteering has led us to the brink and now we, as a global society, must rely on our ingenuity to restore the planet to a stable state. Easier said than done, of course, however making this process possible is the integration of advanced digital technologies into robust, legacy mechanical technologies. The rise of this digitalization has been known in the industry, as Oil and Gas 4.0 – referring to the technological era of the 4th Industrial Revolution. read more
Digital Twins – Virtually Reflecting The Physical
Energy companies have engaged in developing the concept of ‘digital twins’ – a digital model that reflects the physical. By integrating a network of sensors and monitoring equipment throughout a system, there can be a real-time oversight of operations and wider capabilities to analyse system efficiencies over time. read more
Executive Interview: Steve Edwards, CEO, Tailwind Energy
The Energy Council sat down with Steve Edwards, CEO of Tailwind Energy, to discuss how our industry will grow and innovate over the next few years. read more
Podcast: Andrea Course, Venture Principal, Shell Ventures
Andrea Course, Venture Principal at Shell Ventures joins the Investor Series Podcast to talk about Shell Ventures and its role in identifying and investing in start-up companies that can help Shell both to meet its emissions reduction targets and to accelerate the energy & mobility transformation. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Ben Heinzelmann, President, Energy Domain
Ben Heinzelmann, President of Energy Domain came onto the podcast to walk us through the evolution of the Minerals Management space and how his team has continued adding value to their minerals clients through the launch of Energy Domain and Energy Freelance. Listen here. read more
Fundraising in the Minerals & Royalties Space: What you might need to know
Fundraising in any shape, capacity or form can be a tedious and stressful process for companies of any size or make up. The Minerals and Royalties industry is no exception to this phenomenon. Before understanding this process one should get rid of the ‘Go Fund Me account’ thought process as that is not the case in this industry. A vast mixture of expertise and experience will always come into play. read more
Renewables Series: Brennan Potts, CEO, Accelerate Real Asset Management
Brennan Potts, CEO, Accelerate Real Asset Management joins the Royalties & Minerals Council - Renewables Series to tell us about his team's launch of Activate Renewables which received a $500mm commitment to buy rents & royalties interests in wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the US. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Charlie Schufeldt, CEO, Elk Range Royalties
Charlie Schufeldt, CEO of Elk Range Royalties, came onto the podcast to discuss a recent transaction they made in the Permian, which consisted of 2,000+ NRAs in the core of the Midland & Delaware Basins.. Listen here. read more
From NOC to NEC – A changing of the guard?
It may seem as if the NOCs time as pure O&G players may be limited, but they are certainly not leaving the game. Oil and gas will remain central to energy security throughout the developing world and across much of the developed world, in industrial settings at the very least. What can be said with some certainty, is that a diverse energy mix that includes significant renewable generation is crucial to the mandate of NOCs to supply affordable and consistent energy to their population. read more
Podcast: David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO, Gold Royalty Corp.
David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO, Gold Royalty Corp., came onto the podcast to walk us through his background in the precious metals space and some of the trends he has seen with precious metals royalty companies over the last few decades. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Nick Dell'Osso, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Chesapeake
Nick Dell'Osso, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Chesapeake joins the podcast to talk about about where the company stands today having emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy earlier in 2021. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Kitchen Table War Stories: Crosby Shaver, CEO, Blue Darter Energy
Royalties & Minerals Council brings you Kitchen Table War Stories. Series Crosby Shaver, CEO of Blue Darter Energy joins us to tell a few crazy stories about a heated minerals deal negotiation with an old family friend & a messy partnership that landed a mineral owner in jail. Listen here. read more
Third Party Certification of Natural Gas in North America
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. read more
Philanthropy Series: Ben Samuels & Sky High for Kids
Ben Samuels, CEO of Sourcerock Midstream joins the Royalties & Minerals Council - Philanthropy Series to tell us about some of the causes he is involved in, including Sky High for Kids, a non-profit focused on raising money for leading hospitals and research centers in their quest to end childhood cancer. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Steve Hendrickson, President, Ralph E. Davis Associates
Steve Hendrickson, President of Ralph E. Davis Associates, came onto the podcast to discuss his 40+ year career in Oil & Gas and how he got involved in the Minerals & MLP space in the mid-2000s working for Montierra Minerals & Production LP. Listen here. read more
Analysis on M&A so far in 2021 and what to expect now
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. read more
Deep Dive Into The US M&A Market
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… read more
Podcast: Lindsey McCarty, Managing Partner, Selenite Energy Partners & Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes, Director & President, Black Mountain Metals
Lindsey McCarty and Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes joins the Women's Energy Council Podcast to share their challenges that they faced as female engineers on production sites in the 2000s. Listen here. read more
Listen, Learn, Take Action – Oyango Snell’s guide to being a good ally
On this Women's Energy Council article we chat with Oyango Snell about his career in Oil & Gas. Read More. read more
6 Months On – How Has Biden's Presidency Impacted The South American Oil & Gas Industry
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. read more
Exploration updates across the region, what’s new in Suriname and Guyana?
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. read more
Global Female Influencers “In the News” – The Women Reaching New Depths
In this instalment we look to the women who ‘fuel’ the energy sector financially, those active in energy investment. read more
Podcast: Gabrielle Costigan, Managing Director, AIK Energy Austria
Gabrielle Costigan joins the Women's Energy Council Podcast to share her strategy in navigating tumultuous times, and describes the importance of a varied lived experience. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Chris Atherton, Chief Executive Officer, EnergyNet
Chris Atherton, Chief Executive Officer of EnergyNet, came onto the podcast to discuss the evolution and trends in the A&D market over the last 20 years and how their team has leveraged proprietary market comps to achieve high rates. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Darin Zanovich, President & CEO, Mesa Minerals Partners II
Darin Zanovich, President and CEO of Mesa Minerals Partners II, returns to the podcast to discuss their teams recent exit to Franco Nevada in December 2020, their new partnership with NGP in May 2021. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Brian Carey, Strategic Growth Director, Kongsberg Digital
Brian Carey, Strategic Growth Director of Kongsberg Digital joins the podcast to discuss the role of digitilisation and innovation in the Oil & Gas industry and how ESG will continue to shape and mould the sector. Listen to the full episode here. read more
Podcast: Jason Hoisager, President, Mustang Ridge Minerals (Former President – Rock Ridge Royalty)
Jason Hoisager, President, Mustang Ridge Minerals (Former President of Rock Ridge Royalty) joins us to talk about the Rock Ridge Royalty story and what his team has planned in the future for Mustang Ridge Minerals. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Ashley Gilmore, CEO of Tracts, Whitney Wickes, COO of Rocking WW Minerals & Adam Olivier, BD Manager of OneMap Minerals
Ashley Gilmore, Whitney Wickes and Adam Olivier join us to talk about the efficiency gains realized by leveraging Tracts to automate the chaining of title. read more
Senegal’s New Local Content Laws
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. read more
Podcast: Michael Rubio, General Manager, ESG and Sustainability, Chevron
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. read more
Oil and Gas Licensing Rounds Across Africa, 2020-2021
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. read more
Africa: The Role of Gas-To-Power on the Continent
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. read more
The Need for Public and Private Sector Collaboration to save Mexico’s Energy Sector
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. read more
Podcast: Oyango A. Snell, SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Western States Petroleum Association
Oyango A. Snell joins the Women's Energy Council Podcast as our first male ally! Oyango discusses the need for allyship at the highest level and his own learnings as a male leader. Listen here. read more
Top 5 ESG Take-Aways from AON
Kongsberg Digital share the key insights from their Digitalisation & AI session at APAC Energy Assembly 2021 read more
Podcast: Ben Barresi, President & James Sauseda, VP of Engineering, Cosmos Energy
Ben Barresi, President and James Sauseda, Vice President of Engineering at Cosmos Energy joins us to talk about the importance of building relationships and trust with minerals owners over the long-term. Listen here. read more
Podcast: Kris Pitta, Founder & CEO, Prudent Resources
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. read more
NorthAm Advisory Board Takeaways #2: ESG & The Energy Transition
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. read more
Asia Pacific Energy Assembly 2021: Day 1 Takeaways
The Energy Council’s Asia Pacific Energy Assembly gathered the industry’s leading figures to discuss the pressing issues facing the Asian Pacific energy market. read more
Asia Pacific Energy Assembly 2021: Day 2 Takeaways
Day Two saw the conversation move toward how the region will approach the developing role of natural gas and LNG in the energy transition, beginning with a keynote address from Wood Mackenzie’s Head of Asia Pacific, Gavin Thompson. Gavin’s address spoke to the rapid shift in appetite for the fuel, as it became the prime candidate for replacing oil and coal demand. read more
Asia Pacific Energy Assembly 2021: Day 3 Takeaways
The third and shortest day of our Asia Pacific Energy Assembly was by no means that least exciting, in fact the emerging role of ESG and the accelerated energy transition has revealed the deep passions and commitment by oil and gas players to develop a market that considers both energy access and the immediate climate concerns. read more
Podcast: Andrew Rosell, Shareholder, Winstead
Andrew Rosell, Shareholder at Winstead joins us as a part of our new mini series around “Investor Due Diligence for Minerals & Royalties Funds” where he walks us through the different kinds of fund structures, fund provisions and management fee structures. Listen here. read more
What does a comprehensive ESG programme look like; identifying the possible range of initiatives that work for your business.
To start; a business needs to identify and establish where and how their ESG-related weaknesses manifest. Once these weaknesses are established, a company should then identify, develop and utilize a strong ESG reporting framework, one that can challenge the business to improve their impact on society. read more
How can the Energy industry achieve Operational Efficiency and remain cost-competitive?
Kongsberg Digital share the key insights from their Digitalisation & AI session at APAC Energy Assembly 2021 read more
Zakithi Zama, General Manager, iMbokodo E&P
On this Women's Energy Council article we chat with Zakithi Zama, General Manager, iMbokodo E&P about her career in Oil & Gas. Read More read more
Achieving Consistent and Comparable Sustainable Reporting and ESG Metrics – Can It Be Done?
The emergence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy has hit a roadblock with the inability to create comparable and standardised measurements across jurisdictions, or even within a particular industry. The Energy Council ask's "Can it even be done?" read more
The Role of Capital Markets in the Energy Transition
The need to decarbonise has initiated a holistic reconsideration of the role of capital markets; particularly how they can facilitate access to capital to stave off climate change, manifesting itself as a growing requirement for financiers to take responsibility for how and where they deploy their capital. read more
NorthAm Advisory Board Takeaways #1: Outlook for the Upstream Sector
At the end of May, the Energy Council hosted an advisory board with sixteen senior executives in the North American energy sector. 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. read more
Podcast: Kimberly Garber, CEO, CORE-CCO
Kim Garber, CEO at CORE-CCO joins us as a part of our new mini series around “Investor Due Diligence for Minerals & Royalties Funds” where she discusses the different registration requirements and exemptions when raising/operating a private minerals fund. Listen here. read more
Nostradamus and Energy Council launch Bellwether Insights Programme measuring Energy Transformation
The partnership will provide a series of four major studies examining stakeholder sentiment towards energy majors and smaller players and measure their performance in the transition towards the provision of cleaner energy and stronger corporate governance. Read more. read more