In this meticulously curated two-day training program, participants will delve into the intricate financial aspects of investing in Oil & Gas assets, encompassing an exhaustive array of topics integral to understanding the financial landscape of this sector. The first day will set the stage with an introduction to the Oil & Gas industry, offering historical insights, an overview of major players and market dynamics, and an analysis of the sector’s significance in the global economy by TENET. Detailed sessions on understanding Oil & Gas assets will unfold the layers of exploration, drilling, production, and refining, and the associated risks at each stage, including financial, environmental, and social risks. Participants will then navigate through the complexities of financial modelling specific to Oil & Gas, enriched with hands-on exercises, discussions, and Q&A sessions.
Day two of the training will further deepen the understanding of financial analysis and investment considerations in the Oil & Gas sector. The sessions will provide comprehensive insights into mergers and acquisitions, elucidating valuation methods, deal structures, and post-acquisition integration challenges. Attendees will learn about the intricacies of financing Oil & Gas projects, weighing the subtleties of debt versus equity financing, and the special considerations requisite for renewable energy investments. The training will culminate in advanced hands-on exercises and
roundtable discussions focusing on navigating uncertainties in Oil & Gas investments, providing the participants with a holistic view of the future trends and investment considerations in the transitioning energy sector. The closing remarks will leave the attendees enriched with knowledge and insights, fortified by certificates commemorating their participation.
- Robin has extensive oil and gas industry experience, having previously worked with Renaissance Capital — JMW and Standard Chartered Bank — Harrison Lovegrove as Managing Director
- Has over 25 years business experience throughout Eurasia in a career spanning over 30 years in the oil & gas industry
- Prior to investment banking, Robin worked for Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), and was a Director on the Board of Wester Pinnacle, a Canadian publicly traded natural resources company with investments in Russia. He also spent 3 years as VP Negotiations for ARCO Intemational, responsible for new business development in Russia and the Caspian region
Complex projects involving vertically integrated Oil & Gas companies
- Lead financial advisory to the large Chinese oil and gas company on the acquisition of a minority stake in Arctic LNG 2 for USD 2.6 bin
- Lead financial and project financing advisory to the Silk Road Fund on the acquisition of a minority stake in Yamal LNG for USD 2 bin
- Lead financial and project financing advisory to Malaysian private equity fund on acquisition of the stake in LPG project in Kazakhstan
Upstream
- Advising Russian National Oil Company on the disposal of producing tail assets to Independent Petroleum Company for USD 1.4 bin
- Lead advisory for the disposal of the stake in the producing offshore field in North Sea
- Lead advisory for the disposal of the stake in public company with several assets in South-East Asia
- Advisory for the acquisition of several exploration and production blocks in Latin America
- Lead financial advisory to a Russian oil company in disposal of majority stake in East Siberian assets
- Lead financial advisory to the previous owner of 54.5% in Sredne-Botuobinsoe field in East Siberia
- Lead financial advisory to the London-listed company Kazakhmys in acquisition of significant onshore oil & gas license in Kazakhstan
- Leading financial advisory to the mid-sized Middle Eastem producing company in acquisition of a stake in oil & gas exploration and production company in Kazakhstan
- Leading financial advisory to Ruspetro: preparation for IPO in London (USD 250 min)
- Leading financial advisory to Tethys Petroleum (exploration and production assets in Kazakhstan): preparation for SPO (USD 16 min)
Downstream
- Leading financial advisory in the disposal of the oil refinery in the Central Asia
- Leading financial advisory in the disposal of the large filling stations network in the East Siberia
Introduction to the Oil & Gas Financial Landscape
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Registration & Welcome Coffee
9:00 am — 9:30 am: Executive summary of the training
9:30 am — 10:45 am: Introduction to Oil&Gas Industry
- Historical perspective
- Major players and market dynamics; portfolio analysis by TENET
- The significance of the sector in the global economy
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Coffee Break
11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Understanding Oil & Gas Assets.
- Exploration, drilling, production, and refining
- Risk factors associated with each stage, incl. environmental and social risks
- Financial risks & metrics specific to oil & gas
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Introduction to Financial Modelling for Oil & Gas
- Key assumptions in oil & gas financial modeling
- Cashflow projections and TENET’s quarterly forecast
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm: Coffee Break
3:45 pm – 5:30 pm: Hands-On Exercise: Building a Basic Financial Model
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Q&A and Wrap-up
Diving Deeper into Financial Analysis & Advanced Investment Considerations
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Welcome Coffee
9:00 am – 10:30 am: M&A in Gil & Gas
- Valuation methods in M&A.
- Deal structures and financing
- Post-acquisition integration challenges
10:30 am – 10:45 am: Coffee Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Financing Oil & Gas Projects
- Debt vs. equity financing
- Project finance and its nuances
- Special considerations for renewable energy investments
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch Break
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: Future of the Oil & Gas Sector
- Trading
- Transition to renewable energy
- Investment considerations for the future
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Hands-On Exercise: Evaluating an M&A Opportunity
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Coffee Break
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm: Roundtable Discussion: Navigating Uncertainties in Oil & Gas Investments
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm: Closing Remarks & Certificates