John England

Jan 29, 2025 | energyworkforce.org | Rick Carr |John England |Kate Hardin |Anshu Mittal

As we enter 2025, the oil and gas industry is at a critical juncture. The past year has been marked by a complex interplay of controlled OPEC+ supply, variable demand, and geopolitical tensions. Despite these challenges, the industry has shown remarkable resilience, reflected in the stability of oil prices and robust financial performance. As we look ahead, several key trends are poised to shape the industry’s trajectory, driving growth and innovation.

Aug 14, 2024 | forbes.com | John England

Achieving net zero by 2050 could require moving as much than in previous major transformations and will likely necessitate local and global coordination. As noted in the recently published Deloitte US Road to Scale report, the objective entails overhauling existing infrastructure, including energy systems, resources, manufacturing, transport, and the built environment.

Apr 3, 2024 | lcp.com | John England

On 19 March 2024, the UK Government released the much-anticipated Football Governance Bill (“the Bill”) which introduced the Independent Football Regulator (“IFR”).  The 130-page document covers a range of important areas, including the introduction of a new licensing framework for all clubs in the English football pyramid down to National League level.

Jan 31, 2024 | forbes.com | John England

Facing a shifting energy demand landscape, many energy and chemicals (E&C) companies have cost-reduction on their minds. Geopolitical tensions, which often drive-up oil and natural gas prices, are driving up other costs as well. Slowing fossil-fuel demand growth, particularly in China, is dampening oil-price forecasts. Additionally, the inflationary cycle, though waning, has eaten into margins, highlighting the need to be more efficient in the future.

Apr 7, 2023 | forbes.com | John England

As both innovators and investors, oil and gas (O&G) companies have an important role to play in the clean energy transition. High commodity prices and growing concerns over energy security are accentuating that role, as O&G companies seek to fund strategies that can allow them to fulfill their societal mandate of securing supply in the short term and accelerating the energy transition in the long term.