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Mergers and acquisitions outlook for evolving energy services sector
The profitability of oil and gas versus the excitement for renewables is creating an interesting dynamic for investors across the energy industry.
Averroes Capital completes the buyout of Glacier Energy
Averroes Capital is pleased to announce the buyout of Glacier Energy, a specialist provider of products, services and engineered solutions for energy and industrial markets.
What is the M&A outlook for the evolving energy services sector?
The experts at Hutcheon Mearns discuss the energy M&A outlook for 2024.
French fund rule puts $7.6 billion of oil, gas assets at risk
A French rule targeting ESG funds has the potential to force oil and gas divestments of €7 billion ($7.6 billion), according to an analysis by Morningstar Inc (NYSE: MORN).
Accelerating green exports in the UK
UK Export Finance is the government’s export credit agency (ECA). Its mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.
Brits in America: Considerations for UK Pensions & Investments
My husband and I are in the process of moving from Aberdeen, UK to Houston, Texas. Surprisingly enough, not because of his engineering career in Oil & Gas, but because I am a Chartered International Financial Planner.
M&A activity remains buoyant in H2 2022
AAB Corporate Finance is delighted to share with you our Deals Update for H2 2022 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected energy merger and acquisition (M&A) and fundraising transactions across the UK.
Kwasi Kwarteng sacked as Chancellor after just six weeks
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked after just six weeks in the role.
ESG driving M&A activity
AAB Corporate Finance is delighted to share with you our Deals Update for Q2 2022 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected energy merger and acquisition (M&A) and fundraising transactions across the UK.
Geopolitical tensions driving M&A activity
Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (AABcf) is delighted to share with you our Deals+ update for Q1 2022 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected energy M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK.
‘Uptick’ in North Sea IPOs forecast with high oil and gas prices on course to continue
North Sea initial public offerings (IPOs) could be back on the menu with healthy oil and gas prices tipped to continue for much of 2022.
UK Energy Sector undergoes much needed rebound throughout 2021
Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (AABcf) is delighted to share with you our Deals+ update for Q4 2021 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected Energy M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK.
Tech-enabled finance and HR solutions in demand in the energy sector
For many, the Covid pandemic has been a catalyst to press re-set on everything from our social values to health, well-being and sustainability.
Financiers under a ‘huge amount of pressure’ to drop oil investments, says expert
A senior figure at Lloyds Banking set out the challengers for financiers of backing oil and gas during an industry event in Aberdeen on Thursday.
Uptick of Brent Crude price triggers market momentum
During Q3 2021 we have seen continued M&A activity within the global energy markets. A major contributing factor to this has been the price uptick of Brent Crude, jumping above $80 per barrel for the first time since October 2018.
Surging gas prices squeeze PetroChina with $3bn loss looming
While most gas suppliers look set to benefit from a global spike in gas prices, PetroChina (HK:857) is one of the few exceptions, as regulated prices and rising gas import losses are set to squeeze China’s largest gas producer.
A new wave of consolidation in North Sea energy markets
Anderson Anderson & Brown Corporate Finance (“AABcf”) is delighted to share with you our Deals+ update for H1 2021 in conjunction with Energy Voice, highlighting selected Energy M&A and Fundraising transactions across the UK
Maven acquisition is now complete in deal worth up to £100m
Mattioli Woods has completed the acquisition of private equity firm Maven Capital Partners in a deal worth up to £100 million.
i3 Energy shares jump as firm touts maiden dividend payment next month
Shares in London-listed i3 Energy jumped this morning after the firm said its maiden dividend could be paid out next month.
New debt facility sets up EnQuest to complete Golden Eagle swoop
EnQuest has clinched a new £530 million debt facility, smoothing a path for its refinancing and acquisition of stakes in the Golden Eagle field.
North Sea firm Orcadian Energy aims to raise £5m via London IPO
North Sea oil firm Orcadian Energy intends to raise £5 million via an initial public offering (IPO) in London.
Maven to be acquired by Mattioli Woods in deal worth up to £100m
An ownership shake-up is on the way for a string of north-east companies as Mattioli Woods makes a potential £100 million swoop for private equity firm Maven Capital Partners.
Montrose FC chief adds new financial advisory role
An Aberdeen financial adviser has recruited the chief executive of Montrose Football Club to help grow its business.
Neptune hiring JP Morgan to advise on options, including IPO, report says
Neptune Energy is hiring US bank JP Morgan to explore strategic options for the business, including an initial public offering, a news report said.