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Industry Next Steps – A View of the North Sea’s Future

Expert Insight

The development of new oil and gas fields, and the continued exploitation of mature assets, had become a sticking point in the energy transition discussion. Yet such a discussion did not quite take into account the geopolitical interferences, energy demand and energy security needs that could arise unexpectedly – some may say foolishly. Fortunately, the energy sector has ramped up drilling activity to take advantage of the reprieve shown to North Sea operators. Herein, the Energy Council looks at the next steps of the industry players active in the region and where their futures may lie.

How continued investment into North Sea E&P plays a crucial part in advancing the energy transition

Expert Insight

As European states continue to explore their options to secure a greater diversity of energy away from Russia, what is available to them – within the context of the energy transition – is slim. With that in mind, the North Sea’s oil and gas producers do stand alone as the most progressive players when it comes to engaging on their energy transition commitments.
With consumer prices reaching unsustainable levels for a prolonged period, while the climate shifts continue on their downward spiral – the Energy Council examines how continued investment into North Sea E&P can play a crucial role in advancing the energy transition.

How can existing energy infrastructure be transformed into something that is suited to a diverse energy mix?

Expert Insight

‘Diversity of supply’ steadily entered the energy industry lexicon as the energy transition grew and found its feet, reflecting the need to balance fossil fuel pollutants with cleaner renewable generation capacity. Prior to this point, states relied on their resource-based competitive advantage, whether it be the world’s petro-states or ample hydroelectric supply. As the need for renewables grew, the often-hostile environments that preference wind and solar power suddenly found exceptional utility.

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Podcast: Katherine Roe, CEO of Wentworth Resources

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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.

New York Energy Capital Assembly 2022 Takeaways

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In Partnership with the NYSE, the Energy Council was delighted to return to New York on 17 May 2022 to bring together 200+ decision makers from institutional investors, private equity funds, E&P companies & emerging clean tech companies as they look to collaborate and navigate the evolving energy investment landscape as a result of the disruption brought about by the energy transition.

The practical steps oil & gas companies can take to decarbonize their portfolios and improve their ESG ratings

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Decarbonisation goals must be aligned with the practicalities to ensure neither factor of the ‘energy trilemma’ – affordability, accessibility and sustainability – are compromised by the pursuit of one aspect over another.

ESG ratings have become an important metric, used by investors, financiers and credit risk agencies to assess the compatibility of an organisation with global climate goals. The Paris Climate Accords have influenced institutional lenders to be more cautious in their approach to high-emissions industries, with oil and gas producers being among the central targets.

The Energy Council’s E&P Companies to look out for in 2022

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The Energy Council has selected some of the most promising oil and gas companies to look out for this year. We examine their unique approaches to maintaining relevance within the sector and their approaches to reimagining their business models.

Podcast: Khady Ndiaye, Vice President and Regional Director, West Africa at Kosmos Energy

Podcast

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.

Webinar: The Moral Dilemma: Is the Russian Invasion Forcing Investment into Oil & Gas?

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The Energy Council have been monitoring the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and on 27 April 2022, we hosted a webinar to explore the short, mid, and long term impacts on the energy sector. With governments across Europe debating how to combat dependence on Russia’s natural gas reserves, while simultaneously maintaining energy security and imposing severe sanctions on Russia, we heard from industry leaders about their views on the situation.

The Energy Council News Round-Up: A selection of Russia-Ukraine energy analyses

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The matrix of threats emerging from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine make it difficult to keep abreast of developments, whether these be the increase of global oil and gas prices, or the effect of sanctions, or which states could assist Russia in avoiding the impacts of sanctions, or how wheat prices will begin to soar. As most of us watch from the sidelines, trying to navigate how the markets will respond to these threats and how, in turn, that may affect our daily lives – we can be overwhelmed by the tsunami of information analyzing and predicting outcomes.

Global gas report – the effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War on global supply

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The broad macro effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War on oil and gas supplies upended the global energy markets, creating varied questions to the energy security of many nations. The most drastically affected have undoubtedly been the Ukrainians themselves, yet the over-reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies has led to a scramble for alternative supplies – most notably by European states. However, the constraints created by this market shock could provide the impetus to engage more constructively with low-carbon fuels, encourage investments into publicly-traded oil majors with net-zero strategies and hopefully, underscore the struggles of the 900 million people without access to electricity prior to the war.