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Perspective for a changing African upstream landscape.

Concise, decision-focused thinking on economics, fiscal policy, transactions, opportunity screening and professional capability.

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6 perspectives

Petroleum Economics8 August 2026 · 6 min read

Five questions every upstream investment model should answer

A practical framework for testing value, resilience and capital exposure before an investment decision.

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Fiscal Policy8 August 2026 · 7 min read

Designing fiscal terms for durable investment competitiveness

How governments can evaluate investor returns, government take and project timing as one connected system.

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Investment Opportunities8 August 2026 · 6 min read

Screening African upstream opportunities with discipline

A structured approach to moving from a broad opportunity universe to a decision-ready shortlist.

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Transactions & Funding8 August 2026 · 5 min read

Match funding architecture to upstream cash-flow reality

Why repayment mechanics, capital-call timing and downside protection must be designed around the asset—not added at the end.

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Transactions & Funding8 August 2026 · 6 min read

Commercial due diligence: turning data-room detail into a negotiating position

A clear method for connecting diligence findings to valuation, risk allocation and transaction terms.

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Training & Development8 August 2026 · 5 min read

Reading upstream contracts through a commercial lens

How to connect legal provisions to cash flow, control, risk and decision rights across an upstream venture.

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