A confluence of residual angst over returns, post-Covid shock and energy transition concerns have coalesced to make investing in the energy space more dynamic than ever. Can windfall profits and record-setting returns luring them back? And if not, who will fill the void left by public markets in the capital-intensive energy industry?

Oil and gas producers around the world continue to show strong profits after a windfall in 2022, and many are using that free cash to make good on their pledges to boost returns to shareholders. But what's the best way for companies to get the most bang for the bucks they share with investors? These leaders explain the pros and cons of dividends, buybacks and growth.

Private funding holds a host of benefits to companies that are starting out or simply want to avoid the hassles of the public regulatory market. Nevertheless, private equity has evolved along with other aspects of the energy industry. Some players have abandoned the space while others have moved in. These panelists share why oil and gas has held their loyalty and attracted new players.

Private funding holds a host of benefits to companies that are starting out or simply want to avoid the hassles of the public regulatory market. Nevertheless, private equity has evolved along with other aspects of the energy industry. Some players have abandoned the space while others have moved in. These panelists share why oil and gas has held their loyalty and attracted new players.

The ebb and flow of resource production and transportation needs remains a challenge within the energy space as takeaway capacity may impede price during even the best of times. Our experts report on the market dynamics ahead and where the bottlenecks may create breakdowns.

Critical to making the energy transition a success is accessing the capital to make it happen as well as generating profit from it. These experts will discuss the best practices currently in play and what the future holds for earning revenue from these new streams.

Abundant natural gas in the US has created an opportunity for domestic producers and nations abroad that desperately need the resource. But supporting the emergence of a global resource market won't be easy or cheap. These experts share their insights for what the future could hold as this commodity demand grows and the world resource mix evolves.

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