The Oil and Gas Industry aims to meet global energy demands. It is characterised in to; the upstream, involving finding the resource and its commercialisation, midstream, which revolves around transportation and the downstream for a further refinery. These projects are largely capital-intensive and hence require financing options, e.g. corporate loans to ensure profitability to all parties involved.
Key learning objectives:
Explain the three operational components of the oil and gas industry
Discuss the different types of financing options available in the industry
Identify the numerous risk assessment factors when considering different financing options.