Opening Remarks | Keynote - Carbon Emissions, Resiliency and Reporting

Nov 8, 2023 12:00pm ‐ Nov 8, 2023 1:25pm

Identification: OIL2301

Oil and gas companies are facing increasing scrutiny around the carbon intensity of their operations and products. With carbon disclosures gaining regulatory teeth from a variety of jurisdictions including Europe and California, how will Oil and Gas companies respond? Are there competitive advantages to taking proactive action?

• Identify the impacts of carbon intensity on future business performance.
• Recognize the reporting standards and requirements of newly adopted and forthcoming regulations.
• Indicate the efficiency advancements in unconventional oil production that have advanced both cost- and carbon-efficiency in the last cycle.
• Select actions that can be taken by oil and gas companies that benefit carbon efficiency and either operational or financial performance.

Natural Gas’s Role in Energy Transition

Nov 8, 2023 1:35pm ‐ Nov 8, 2023 2:25pm

Identification: OIL2302

This presentation will provide an understanding of natural gas’s role in energy transition by exploring natural gas byproducts that will play a significant role in energy transition, including ammonia and hydrogen. Additionally, we will discuss how legacy infrastructure can be repurposed to extend the life of these assets in energy transition.

• Identify natural gas’s role in energy transition and the importance it plays
• Recognize different markets that are key to the energy transition
• Recall the key components of the Hydrogen emerging market

ESG - SEC

Nov 8, 2023 2:40pm ‐ Nov 8, 2023 3:30pm

Identification: OIL2303

Provide in-depth overview of pending (soon to be final) SEC rules on climate change and their impact on public companies' SEC reporting obligations and related ESG considerations

• Analyze pending (soon to be final) SEC rules on climate change and their impact on public companies' SEC reporting obligations and related ESG considerations
• Use accounting and financial reporting departments for compliance with disclosure obligations with pending (soon to be final) SEC rules on climate change

The Future of Private Equity in Oil and Gas

Nov 8, 2023 2:40pm ‐ Nov 8, 2023 3:30pm

Identification: OIL2305

This session will explore the transformation of private equity in the oil and gas sector. We'll cover the evolution of capital investment, the role of energy transition, and forecast the future of traditional energy markets, as well as global trends and how to navigate challenges.

• Analyze current trends in energy capital investment
• Identify how energy transition is reshaping investment landscapes
• Analyze the global outlook and challenges for private equity in oil and gas
• Calculate strategies to prepare for the future shifts in the traditional energy market

Decoding Complexity: Overcoming Hurdles in Oil & Gas Acquisitions presented by Stout

Nov 9, 2023 7:00am ‐ Nov 9, 2023 7:50am

Identification: OIL23SS01

Accounting and valuing oil and gas acquisitions can be complicated and overwhelming. Your team can overcome the complexities and seamlessly meet reporting deadlines with advanced preparation. CFOs, CAOs, Controllers, Operations & Corporate Accounting Managers, as well as accounting staff should attend this session.

• Identify challenges and potential solutions in accounting for oil and gas transactions
• Distinguish the difference between PV-10 and Fair Market Value of oil and gas properties

Current Trends in Debt Financing for the Oil and Gas Industry

Nov 9, 2023 9:10am ‐ Nov 9, 2023 10:25am

Identification: OIL2308

Analysis of Debt Capital Trends in the Oil and Gas Industry 

• Identify the types and sources of debt financing most commonly employed today in the oil and gas industry.
• Compare the current types and sources of debt financing employed today with those of the past.
• Identify the root causes of change in the oil and gas industry debt market during the last 10 years and the likelihood of more change in the near future.

The Accountant’s Choice for Seamless Financials: W Energy Software

Nov 9, 2023 10:30am ‐ Nov 9, 2023 10:55am

Identification: OIL23TD2

Experience how W Energy Software offers integrated data analysis and fast performance processing for upstream and midstream oil and gas accountants.

Implementation of ESG Rules in Action

Nov 9, 2023 10:55am ‐ Nov 9, 2023 12:10pm

Identification: OIL2309

On June 26, 2023, IFRS Sustainability Standards - IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 were released, covering General Requirements for the Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, and Climate -related Disclosures. In July, 2023, European Reporting Standards (ESRS), being required by the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), were adopted. In the U.S., the SEC proposed rule for The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors has been extensively reviewed and widely anticipated. While much of the current focus is on climate change, other ESG issues, including human capital policies and disclosure requirements, are also evolving.

In addition to these emerging reporting requirements, the Inflation Reduction Act is driving an abundance of innovative solutions that will advance energy transition. Attend this session to gain insight into leading practices for developing and executing effective strategies to maintain compliance, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities in this rapidly evolving environment.

• Identify the array of ESG-related regulations impacting the oil and gas sector
• Analyze the impact of emerging requirements on your organization and its operations
• Identify innovative solutions that might be potential opportunities for your company
• Calculate a plan to develop a strategy that would leverage technology, facilitate decision-making, and ensure compliance

Inflation Reduction Act: Items of Consideration After the Dust has Settled

Nov 9, 2023 1:10pm ‐ Nov 9, 2023 2:00pm

Identification: OIL2310

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is intended to facilitate the energy transition from away from fossil fuels, however, there are a number of provisions that have application to traditional energy sources. Learn about the incentives for renewable natural gas (RNG), green and blue hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) , and more.

• Recognize the types of projects that might qualify for these incentives
• Recall how to qualify a project for these incentives and how to quantify them
• Identify financing structures the industry will use to monetize these incentives

Finance Digital Transformation: The need for more complete and better data to help with disclosures

Nov 9, 2023 1:10pm ‐ Nov 9, 2023 2:00pm

Identification: OIL2311

The finance landscape is rapidly changing, and seamless integration of technology, data and people is more important than ever.  Finance must adapt to enable change with the increasing need to gather and report quality data for all disclosures, not only financially related, but also operational data such as ESG components and attributes.

• Determine the changing role of Finance and the investments in new capabilities that are enabling finance to elevate their role to strategic advisor
• Analyze intelligence from data to create an agile, scalable data platform that is aligned with enterprise strategy and controlled through robust governance
• Identify the opportunities for AI in Finance and applying generative AI to the financial close process