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Oil & Gas

Unlocking Opportunities: Navigating the Investment Landscape of the Oil and Gas. Sector in 2024

Despite the rise of renewable energy sources, oil and gas remains a crucial component of the global energy mix.

With increasing energy demands worldwide, investing in oil and gas offers stability and long-term growth. This presents both challenges and lucrative opportunities for investors and developers alike keen on capitalizing on this dynamic industry. As technology continues to evolve and environmental concerns shape investment decisions, understanding the current landscape is paramount for strategic investment.

At ICOR we wish to be your trusted partner in navigating this path with you in getting the support you need whether you have a junior site project or a fully fledged operation it is key for us to achieve your goal.

For ICOR it is key for us to establish how your project fits within this current economic climate.

ICOR aims to provide you with the best channels possible to obtain the finance you need for your project and can provide the following:-

  1. Debt Solutions: At ICOR we look to work with you to secure debt solutions to your project whether big or small. ICOR through its network is able to source small scale debt through HNW investors or corporate senior debt in excess of 30 million.
  • Trade Credit: Should your project be operational, ICOR will have channels with various offtakesto consider trade credit to expand your operation
  • Equity: At ICOR we work with a range of merchant banks and Nominated Advisors to discuss projects wishing to float on the LSE (AIM) and AQUIS markets. ICOR aims to facilitate constructive discussions with these entities to ensure your project can be in a position from which it can be attractive to any investor.
  • SWF: Providing the location of your project is within a desired location ICOR can source through its network of professionals a route to obtain funding through various Sovereign Wealth Funds and/or family offices.

With any project finance opportunity there are always unexpected challenges to overcome. With this in mind, ICOR aims to assist you with these challenges with any mitigating measure to ensure you succeed in what you aim to achieve.

Navigating Investment Challenges

  1. ESG: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly important for investors. Companies adopting sustainable practices, reducing emissions, and investing in clean energy initiatives are more likely to attract investor interest and mitigate long-term risks. Now more than ever ESG is at the forefront of many investor’s minds. With ICOR we would look to put you in a place for investors to be interested by ensuring your project would have or can have access to carbon credits, completion bonds or insurance for any environmental liability you may incur.
  • Market Volatility: Volatility in oil and gas prices is inherent to the industry. Implementing risk management strategies, such as hedging, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing, can help investors navigate market volatility and optimize investment returns. Keeping this in mind ICOR will be there at the beginning to ensure you have a structured sustainable FX/Commodity solution.
  • Regulatory Environment: Regulatory frameworks and government policies significantly impact the oil and gas sector. ICOR aims to put you in a strong position with its core network of professionals to stay informed about regulatory changes, environmental regulations, and taxation policies while providing any insurance/hedging solution to mitigate exposure.