Market Intelligence
& Interviews
Informed articles from the go-to people in the oil and gas industry
Mark Hume
Mark Hume, Director and Portfolio Manager, covers the energy sector and co-manages the Natural Resources team’s all-cap energy funds, including the BGF World Energy Fund.
George Liszicasz, President and Chief Executive Officer, NXT Energy Solutions Inc.
NXT recognized this challenge in the industry and has developed a tool in the form of its patented SFD® technology which can assist companies in highgrading their exploration portfolios and prospects and significantly improving their commercial success rates in drilling
Susan Morrice, Chairperson, Belize Natural Energy
As a young geologist I was invited to go to Belize to research the oil potential; not only did I feel there was oil to be discovered but I also fell in love with the people and I knew in my heart that it had to be done the right way
Andy Samuel, Oil & Gas Authority
The UKCS has undergone substantial change and is now enjoying a period of increased production, production efficiency and lower costs.
Jonathan Waghorn, Guinness Atkinson Funds
I have loads left on my bucket list, including visiting Antarctica, seeing gorillas in the jungle and polar bears in the arctic
A greater industry for all
The energy sector has one of the most complex value chains across industries. Even those that have been involved for many years in Power Generation, Technology, Services and Energy Law are discovering new niches for their businesses.
Deloitte – Trends in oil and gas M&A
The oil and gas industry saw a steady decline in deal activity over the course of 2017. Will this trend continue in the year ahead?
Deloitte – M&A Trends Report 2018
Corporate and private equity executives foresee an acceleration of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2018, both in the number of deals and the size of the transactions.
Cory Weinbel, Venari Resources
The recent downturn has once again highlighted the importance of the contractor and supplier community in helping Producers to develop safe solutions at the lowest cost.
Bob Sullivan, AlixPartners
The industry needs to work together and identify a practical and sustainable solution to attract, retain, and grow workforces that will be needed to run operations.