How can existing energy infrastructure be transformed into something that is suited to a diverse energy mix?
‘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.
The role of the oil & gas supply chain in accelerating and supporting the energy transition
In the grip of a global energy crisis, the perception of the oil and gas has wavered from incongruent with climate goals to necessary to achieve them. In light of consumer price constraints, the prevailing thought is to call for increases to oil and gas production in the short-term to secure some energy cost relief. However, for the oil and gas sector to capitalise on this reprieve as primary climate offenders – there is a growing acceptance for their role in decarbonising energy processes, lowering their asset’s emissions profiles and reimagining the supply chain to support the energy transition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York Energy Capital Assembly 2022 Takeaways
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
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.