News & Insights at Energy Council London (formerly WECA)
Welcome to Energy Council London Insights – your hub for the latest updates, speaker perspectives, and industry announcements from the global meeting point for energy investment leaders and our partners.
Executive Interview: John Knight, Executive Chairman, NEO NEXT+ on UK North Sea M&A and Capital Allocation
NEO NEXT+ Executive Chairman John Knight explains M&A, decommissioning, capital allocation and why UK North Sea policy remains critical to future investment. Read more
Infrastructure, Investment & Financing
Why is gas infrastructure emerging as a strategic asset? Explore financing trends, resilience premiums and investment priorities. Read more
Competitiveness, Offtake & Financing: The New Project Triangle
Discover why competitiveness, offtake and financing are becoming the three pillars of successful gas project development. Read more
Financing, Investment & Energy Security
How are financing trends reshaping energy security? Explore the role of LNG, investment and resilient infrastructure in a changing market. Read more
Making CCS and Carbon Markets Investable
Discover the policies, incentives and infrastructure needed to make CCS and carbon markets commercially viable. Read more
Emerging Markets & Regional Energy Playbook
African banks are increasingly shaping upstream and midstream financing due to regulatory familiarity, flexibility and stronger alignment with national priorities. Read more
From Export Hubs to End Users: Asia and Europe
Explore why Asia is driving LNG demand growth while Europe prioritises security, resilience and long-term gas supply. Read more
Financing Gas Infrastructure in a Transitioning Market
How are banks and investors financing gas infrastructure across the US, Europe and emerging markets? Explore regional insights. Read more
Energy Security & Geopolitics
How are energy security, geopolitics and climate realism reshaping investment decisions across the oil and gas industry? Read more
Investability in a New Geopolitical Context
Learn how operators are adapting portfolios, improving resilience and attracting capital in a changing geopolitical landscape. Read more
Capital Markets: Private vs Public Finance
Explore how energy financing is changing as lenders balance security, affordability and ESG priorities. Read more
A Resilient and Investable UK Energy System
Can the UK deliver energy security, affordability and decarbonisation? Explore the policy reforms shaping investment. Read more
Energy Council Global Survey: Five Years That Reshaped Oil & Gas Strategy
How have oil & gas priorities changed since 2021? Explore Energy Council's latest Global Survey analysis on resilience, capital allocation and market outlooks. Read more
From Digital Transformation to Practical AI Adoption
See how energy companies moved beyond digital roadmaps to invest in AI, data systems and cybersecurity for measurable business outcomes. Read more
Natural Gas: From Bridge Fuel to Strategic Necessity
Explore how natural gas evolved from a transition fuel into a cornerstone of energy security, LNG growth and long-term investment strategies. Read more
Capital Discipline Replaces Diversification Ambitions
Learn how energy firms shifted capital from diversification and transformation towards core assets, shareholder returns and disciplined growth. Read more
Why Exploration Has Returned to the Centre of Upstream Strategy
Discover why exploration has rebounded as a strategic priority, driven by reserve replacement needs, supply concerns and new frontier opportunities. Read more
From Energy Transition Optimism to Energy Security Reality
Compare how energy executives shifted from ESG and transition-led growth in 2021 to prioritising energy security, returns and resilience in 2026. Read more
Energy Council 2026 Global Industry Survey Report
The Energy Council's annual Global Industry Survey Report 2026 takes opinions from 200+ people from across our network, and from these responses, we have put together the macro picture of the ... Read more
Emerging System Pressures: AI, Data Centres and New Demand Realities
AI and hyperscale data centres are emerging as major new drivers of energy demand, with the potential to reshape gas markets and absorb future LNG supply. As demand accelerates, grid limitations ... Read more
Africa: Opportunities and Challenges Across a Shifting Energy Landscape
Africa is emerging as a key growth theatre, combining frontier potential with strategic diversification, though opportunities remain constrained by infrastructure gaps and regulatory complexity. ... Read more
Portfolio Evolution: Exploration Revival and New Growth Pathways
Exploration is returning as a strategic priority, driven by tightening supply rather than price, with operators expanding into frontier regions and new partnership models. At the same time, ... Read more
Industry Report: The New Strategic Context: Geopolitics, Volatility and System Stress
Geopolitics is now the defining force in energy strategy, pushing the industry to prioritise security and stability amid rising volatility and system strain in Europe. Read more
Capital is not captive: realism and the next phase of global energy investment – Francesco Mazzagatti, CEO, Viaro Energy
Viaro Energy CEO Francesco Mazzagatti on North Sea capital discipline, UK energy policy, and building a globally relevant energy investment platform. Read more
Iran Conflict: Considerations for Energy Investors
As tensions escalate around Iran, energy markets are once again at the centre of investor attention, raising key questions around supply disruption, price volatility, and shifting capital allocation. Read more
Six Weeks in the Gulf: Mapping New Growth Pathways – 5 Key Takeaways
Explore five key insights across the Gulf, revealing how Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are reshaping global energy, finance and industrial strategy. Read more
Gas Capital Assembly: Key Findings
Discover key insights on LNG markets, gas demand, infrastructure finance and geopolitical shifts shaping global energy security. Read more
Exclusive Insights from the 2025 World Energy Capital Assembly, now Energy Council London
WECA 2025 Review examines gas, LNG, geopolitics and capital discipline shaping energy investment, revealing where risk, resilience and scalable returns align. Read more
Post-Budget: Implications for the UK Energy Sector
UK Budget 2026 reshapes North Sea investment, taxation, and energy policy. Explore what the changes mean for operators, investors, and the future energy mix. Read more
Fuelling the future: How Africa’s natural resources could transform the continent
Africa's vast resources can end energy poverty for 600M people. Learn how clean investment and capitalising on minerals/hydrocarbons will fuel its future. Read more
Partnership Announcement: Energy Council x Energy Voice at WECA 2025
Energy Voice and Energy Council announce partnership for WECA 2025 in London, uniting to drive global energy dialogue, investment, and collaboration. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep26: James Gutman
James Gutman of Carlyle on how energy independence and policy shifts are redefining investment, risk, and opportunity across global markets. Learn more. Read more
Pre-Budget Briefing: What the Autumn Budget Means for the Energy Sector
UK Autumn Budget preview: how fiscal choices on the North Sea, low-carbon tech, and industry costs could reshape energy investment. Read more
Delivering low-carbon energy at scale: A sneak peak ahead of WECA this December
Explore how investors, policymakers, and innovators are shaping the future of low-carbon energy at scale ahead of WECA 2025. Read more
Countdown to WECA: your strategic edge in an uncertain energy future
Explore key themes of WECA 2025 (1-3 December, London). Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep25: Dror Elkayam
L&G’s Dror Elkayam discusses how investors can balance energy security, transition, and returns ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly 2025. Read more
Energy Council Announces 2025 Awards of Excellence Finalists ahead of World Energy Capital Assembly
Discover the 2025 Awards of Excellence shortlists. Read more
Bob Maguire to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Energy Awards Gala
Carlyle's Bob Maguire to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Energy Awards Gala. Read more
Decarbonising the molecule: methane, gas & carbon markets
Methane isn’t just an environmental issue anymore. It’s a commercial frontier. Regulation, technology, and market pressure mean methane intensity now determines who gets financed, who wins ... Read more
The consolidation vs diversification dilemma – an evolving, not binary, choice
Where is the next wave of deals heading? And how are strategies diverging between the U.S. and Europe? Find out more. Read more
De-risking the energy future: sovereignty, security, and capital flows
Energy is no longer just about price—it’s power. Explore how states and investors are redefining security and capital flows in the new order. Read more
AI Is Driving a New Era of Energy Demand
AI is Supercharging US Power Demand. Can your strategy keep up? Read more
U.S. tariffs, trade shocks, and the new global order
U.S. energy faces new disruption as tariffs, geopolitics, and trade shifts reshape competitiveness. Explore how producers and investors are adapting. Read more
Power Plays in the North Sea: Consolidation reshapes the basin
Mergers reshape the UK North Sea oil & gas sector as consolidation, policy shifts, and energy transition drive a new era of strategic realignment. Read more
WECA 2025 Advisory Board Report: Pragmatic leadership for an uncertain energy future
Discover key themes of WECA 2025 and strategic insights from the likes of bp, Chevron, Serica Energy, Bank of America (BofA), ExxonMobil, Shell Trading, Carlyle and many more Read more
Women’s Energy Council relaunch: Celebrating women shaping the energy economy
Discover insightful perspectives from Citi, BP, SEFE, at the Women's Energy Council's Relaunch event, hosted in partnership with BCG. Read more
World Energy Capital Assembly 2024 Key Takeaways: Powering through volatility: Innovation, security and capital in transition
Download the key takeaways report from the 2024 World Energy Capital Assembly, which took place in November 2024. Read insights from the likes of Shell, Saudi Aramco, Quantum Capital Group, and ... Read more
Key Themes in Energy Transition, Financing, and Market Dynamics
Crescent Petroleum held its 3rd energy finance lunch in November 2024 as part of the Energy Council’s annual WECA (World Energy Capital Assembly) conference in London. This year’s lunch was ... Read more
Press Release: Awards of Excellence 2024 Winners
Find out who the winners were at the 2024 Energy Council Awards of Excellence. Read more
World Energy Capital Assembly: 2024 Key Takeaways Report
Download the key takeaways report from the 2024 World Energy Capital Assembly, which took place in November 2024. Read insights from the likes of Shell, Saudi Aramco, Quantum Capital Group, and more. Read more
ENERGY COUNCIL & KONGSBERG: THE CO-INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP – Shaping the Future of Energy through Digital Transformation
This article is brought to you as part of The Co-Innovation Partnership, whose mission is to accelerate progress in meeting the challenges of the energy trilemma through co-innovation across the ... Read more
Legacy of Leadership: Reflecting on Lord John Browne’s Transformative Impact in Energy
Seven years after his 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, we catch up with Lord John Browne, whose visionary career still shapes the global energy landscape. Read more
Budget 2024: Impact on North Sea operators and investors
The UK Labour government raised the Energy Profits Levy to 38% and extended it to 2030, setting oil and gas taxes at 78% to fund renewable energy initiatives. Read more
Autumn Budget 2024: Shaping the Future of UK Oil and Gas
In just eight days, Rachel Reeves will deliver the first Labour budget in 14 years! Expect a shift towards clean energy. Implications for UK North Sea? Read more
Steering Serica: Chris Cox’s Visionary Leadership and the Future of North Sea Energy
The Energy Council sat down with Serica's Chris Cox to discuss their strategy on the Future of North Sea Energy. Find out more. Read more
The Energy Council to Honour Julian Mylchreest with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Awards of Excellence Gala
The Energy Council are pleased to announce that the 2024 Awards of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Julian Mylchreest, Executive Vice Chairman of Global Corporate & ... Read more
Executive Interview: Sunday Shepherd, General Manager, Corporate Strategy, Chevron
The Energy Council sat down with Chevron's Sunday Shepherd to discuss their strategy on balancing energy, innovation, and talent. Find out more. Read more
Podcast: Haavard Oestensen and Grant Christie, Kongsberg Digital
Haavard Oestensen and Grant Christie, Kongsberg Digital join the podcast to discuss the Co-Innovation Partnership in the energy sector and more. Read more
Press Release: Awards of Excellence 2024 Shortlist
The Energy Council are pleased to announce the 2024 Awards of Excellence shortlists. Read more
Navigating the Nexus of Digital Transformation and Energy: An Interview with MARA’s Manoj Narender Madnani
The Energy Council's Head of Investor Research, Tazmyn Gounden, sat down with MARA’s Manoj Narender Madnani to discuss the Nexus of Digital Transformation and Energy. Find out more. Read more
Road to WECA 2024: Changing Business Models: An industry in Transition
The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as the world grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and the need for reliable, affordable energy. Exploration and ... Read more
Family Offices: Unconventional Players in the Conventional Energy
Family offices are increasingly shifting from passive participants to active players, not only backing funds but also leading direct investments. This proactive approach is establishing them as ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep. 24: Blake London
Blake London, Managing Partner at Formentera Partners joins the latest episode of the Investor Series Podcast to discuss how Formentera both own and operate assets directly, and why this model ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep23: Allyson Anderson Book
Allyson Anderson Book from Baker Hughes , joins investor insights to discuss how energy equipment, services and technology companies play an incredibly important role in applying their strengths ... Read more
Road to WECA 2024: State of the Oil and Gas Industry in 2024: A Resilient and Dynamic Sector
The global oil and gas industry in 2024 stands at a fascinating juncture, marked by resilience, adaptability, and a renewed sense of optimism. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by ... Read more
Technological Innovation in O&G: Exclusive Insights with Climate Investment
Digital transformation is reshaping industries globally, driven by rapid advancements in technology and changing consumer expectations. Companies are adopting digital tools to stay competitive, ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep22: Erik Belz
Erik Belz from Engine No.1 , joins investor insights to discuss how we live in a world that wants to decarbonise, whilst ensuring reliable sources of natural resources for years to come. Read more
Global Deals, European Impact: The Consolidation Wave in Oil & Gas
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, the Oil and Gas (O&G) industry continues to experience a significant consolidation boom that began in late 2023. Within the European sector, the momentum is ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep21: Jeannie Powers
Jeannie Powers from EIG Global Energy Partners, joins investor insights to discuss the investment landscape in North American Energy Industry. Read more
Energy & Emissions: Investing in a Low-Carbon Future
Despite global challenges, 2023 saw only a slight rise in energy-related CO2 emissions, increasing by just 1.1% to total 37.4 billion tonnes. This markedly slower pace of growth compared to ... Read more
Enabling the C-Suite Through the Energy Transition: Understanding the Power of AI, Digital & Co-Innovation
This article is brought to you as part of The Co-Innovation Partnership, whose mission is to accelerate progress in meeting the challenges of the energy trilemma through co-innovation across the ... Read more
From Polls to Policies: Assessing the 2024 European Elections Impact on the Oil and Gas Sector
The outcomes of the 2024 European elections are set to influence the EU’s energy framework, balancing environmental goals with the necessities of energy security and economic stability. The ... Read more
Road to WECA 2024: Who Is & Who Isn’t Financing The Future Of Oil & Gas?
The energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need to decarbonise and transition to more sustainable energy sources. Understanding who is, and who isn’t, financing the ... Read more
Headline Highlights: European Energy Policy & Regulation
A spotlight on some of the top headlines in the European energy policy and regulation space, looking at the 2024 outlook and beyond. Read more
A Balancing Act: What Labour’s Energy Policy Might Mean for the O&G Sector
A spotlight on how Labour's energy policy could impact the O&G sector, sparking debate over the delicate balance between sustainability and economic growth. Read more
Energy Council 2024 Global Industry Survey Report
The Energy Council's annual Global Industry Survey Report 2024 takes opinions from 500+ people from across our network, and from these responses, we have put together the macro picture of the ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep20: Tom Field
Tom Field from Quantum Energy Partners, joins investor insights to elaborates on the firm's domestic and international investment approach. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep19: Jacques Tohme
Jacques Tohme, Chair of Samos Energy, discusses the market opportunities that drove the development of their recently established upstream strategy on Investor Insights. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep18: Michael Bertuccio & Shalin Shah
Michael Bertuccio, Founding & Managing Partner & Shalin Shah, Founding Partner at Wincoram Asset Management joined us to discuss how investment strategies vary in the O&G industry. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep17: Matthew Harwood
Matthew Harwood, Chief Strategy Officer at Climate Investments joined us to discuss the intricate interconnectivity between the Oil & Gas industry and Renewable energy. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep16: Patrick Peura & Hilkka Komulainen
Patrick Peura, ESG Engagement Manager, & Hilkka Komulainen, Head of Responsible Investment, join us to provide insights into the future of investor engagement. Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep15: Andres van der Linden
Andres van der Linden, PGGM Investments joins us to discuss crucial topics from assessing companies' alignment with the Paris Agreement to portfolio decarbonization strategies. Read more
Press Release: Awards of Excellence 2023 Winners
Find out who the winners were at the 2023 Energy Council Awards of Excellence. Read more
Viaro Energy CEO Francesco Mazzagatti Emphasises the Need for a Strong UK Net-Zero Strategy to Boost Global Competitiveness
Viaro Energy's CEO, Francesco Mazzagatti, looks at what a coherent net-zero strategy in Great Britain looks like, stating that the UK should play to its own strengths, on its own scale - with ... Read more
Executive Interview: Stephanie Del Carpio, BCG
The Energy Council sat down with BCG's Stephanie Del Carpio ahead of WECA 2023 to discuss the nature of workforce planning in the energy industry and the skills needed to fuel the future. Find ... Read more
Executive Interview: Oliver Dunn, The Prax Group
Oliver Dunn, Global Head Of M&A at The Prax Group joined us to provide insights into their recent endeavors in acquisitions in the North Sea, as well as plans to expand their portfolio. Read more. Read more
Executive Interview: Joel Riddle, Tamboran Resources
The Energy Council's partner, The Petroleum Economist, sat down with Tamboran Resources' Joel Riddle to discuss their intent to develop a large-scale gas business in the Beetaloo basin, as well ... Read more
Executive Interview: Alan Carnrite, Alvarez & Marsal
The Energy Council caught up with Alvarez & Marsal's Managing Director, Alan Carnrite on their panel session at WECA 2023 on plugging the financial gap in the energy industry. Find out more. Read more
Executive Interview: Andy Cox, Howden Group
The Energy Council caught up with Howden Group's Head of Energy Transition, Andy Cox, on the role of insurance in advancing energy transition. Find out more. Read more
Executive Interview: Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa, Olaniwun Ajayi
The Energy Council's partner, The Petroleum Economist, sat down with Olaniwun Ajayi's Dr Gabriel Onagoruwa to discuss how Nigeria’s oil and gas sectors are changing, and the growing role played ... Read more
Press Release: Awards of Excellence Executive of the Year Award 2023
The Energy Council are pleased to announce that the 2023 Awards of Excellence Executive of the Year Award will be presented to Gilad Myerson, Executive Chairman, Ithaca Energy. Read more
Executive Interview: Andrea Bonzanni, IETA
The Energy Council's partner, Carbon Economist, sat down with IETA's Andrea Bonzanni ahead of WECA 2023 about curbing emissions globally by using international carbon market mechanisms reduces ... Read more
Press Release: Awards of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
The Energy Council are pleased to announce that the 2023 Awards of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Sam Laidlaw, Founder & CEO, Neptune Energy. Read more
Executive Interview: Francesco Mazzagatti, Chief Executive Officer, Viaro Energy: North Sea Focus
The Energy Council sat down once more with Francesco Mazzagatti, the Chief Executive Officer at Viaro Energy and an expert speaker for the World Energy Capital Assembly 2023, this time to focus ... Read more
Special Report: A Decade of Israel’s Natural Gas Revolution
See the full report by BDO and The Israeli Natural Gas Trade Association, looking at the natural gas revolution in Israel between 2013 - 2022 and how the production of natural gas has increased ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep14: Shaia Hosseinzadeh
Shaia Hosseinzadeh, Managing Partner at OnyxPoint Global Management, features on the latest Investor Insights episode to explore the industry's changing perspective, covering energy ... Read more
Investor Insight Series Ep13: Robert Bose
Robert Bose, Principal & Managing Member of Charlestown Capital, joins us to address how the under-investment in exploration and the dissipation of traditional capital has opened up ... Read more
Executive Interview
We caught up with the Energy Council CEO, Amy Miller, ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly to hear more about what's new for 2023 and what she's most excited about for this year's gathering. 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 ... 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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 & ... 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 ... 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 ... 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
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 ... 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 ... 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
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
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 ... 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 ... 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
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, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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
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
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 ... 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 ... 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
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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more
WECA Advisory Board #2: Key Takeaways
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 ... Read more
WECA Advisory Board #1: Key Takeaways
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 ... Read more
Interview with Kwaku Boakye-Adjei, Commercial Consultant, TEMA LNG
Following on from WECAX Jack Ingram sat down with Kwaku Boakye-Adjei to discuss Ghana’s Tema LNG project – find out more and read about Sub Saharan Africa’s first regasification facility Read more
What do the changing energy markets mean for raising debt in the upstream oil and gas sector?
Vinson & Elkins RLLP discuss E&P companies and how they will continue to require financing to meet development and production needs, whether in the form of traditional RBL products, corporate ... Read more
WECA X: 5 Key Takeaways
Expert Insight WECA X: 5 Key Takeaways Published 13 January 2021by Matt Maginnis, Portfolio Director, Energy Council The World Energy Capital Assembly was ... Read more
The drive to net zero – has the oil & gas industry got what it takes?
The drive to net zero: has the oil and gas industry got what it takes? Listen to a panel of experts discuss the journey ahead Read more
A flexible approach can help investors deliver bold projects for Africa
Even the most experienced investor will see 2021 as one of the most challenging investment environments that they have encountered. However, Africa still offers significant upside potential for ... Read more
Eco Atlantic Re-issued all Namibia Offshore Licenses
Eco Atlantic Re-issued all Namibia Offshore Licenses: Increases its sizeable strategic position in sought after frontier exploration region Read more
Introduction to Carnrite – Dedicated, Practical Business Partner for an Industry in Transition
Ahead of WECA 2020, we spoke with Nick Carnrite, Managing Director at The Carnrite Group, on their entrance to the UK market, the challenges facing the Energy industry and how they are ... Read more
Vertis – On the Role of Voluntary Carbon Markets in the Energy Transition for Oil & Gas sector
We know what the target is as well as why we need to achieve it. The question is rather on the how. How do we transform our businesses and our life-styles without jeopardising the functioning of ... Read more
“Investors will go where the money is” – An Analysis of the Sentiment among Energy Investors
“Investors will go where the money is” remarked one of the Energy Council’s members when asked about the increased pressure on funds to be ESG driven and avoiding hydrocarbons altogether. Read more
In The News: Institutional Investors Demand Greater ESG Adherence from Oil Majors, Can Independents Pick Up The Pieces?
Institutional funds have increased their pressure on the world’s largest oil and gas companies to further and hasten their commitments to meet a carbon output of net-zero by 2050. What happens ... Read more
In The News: Quality assets key in four major M&A deals this year
Mergers and acquisitions are heating up in the oil and gas sector as prices stabilise and quality assets enter the market. Over $20 billion in deals has been completed in recent months with more ... Read more
In The News: The United Kingdom’s Path to Net-Zero in the North Sea
A report by the OGTC & Wood Mackenzie highlights the array of opportunities in the United Kingdom's path to decarbonisation & net-zero. The United Kingdom Continental Shelf in the North Sea has ... Read more
In The News: OGCI Reports Significant Progress On Upstream Methane and Carbon Intensity Targets
The OGCI announced significant progress in reducing both carbon dioxide and methane emissions in the upsteam sector. Industry collective invests over a billion dollars into emissions reductions ... Read more
WECA Advisory Board Takeaways – Part 2
Part 2 of our takeaways picks up the conversation where we left off as our advisors’ peer into the rabbit hole of climate change and energy transition, and the future role of gas. Read more
WECA Advisory Board Takeaways – Part 1
World Energy Capital Assembly Advisory Board Takeaways Part 1 March 2020 The Oil & Gas Council Advisory Board met in London late last month to discuss the year ahead. What ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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 & ... Read more
Awards Of Excellence 2019 – Shortlisted Nominees for the Small-Cap of the Year Award
Last year’s winner, Energean, has enjoyed another headline-grabbing year, illustrating the opportunities available for Small Caps to expand operations and become household names. The shortlisted ... Read more
Small and Mid-Cap Companies of the Future: Mitch Flegg, Serica Energy
Nimble, focused, bold – we believe small and mid-cap companies of the future will not sit back and rely on inherited approaches to asset management. The leaders in the sector will be action ... Read more
Executive Interview: Abhi Kohok, Subsurface Director, INEOS Energy
We caught up with the Abhi Kohok, Subsurface Director at INEOS Energy, ahead of the World Energy Capital Assembly to hear more about INEOS Energy's CCS pilot and more success stories from the ... Read more
Spotlight on the North Sea
Although new exploration is expected to bounce back from 2018 levels, the OGUK has cautioned that drilling activity continues to stand at a “record low rate” and supply chain firms remain under ... Read more