Energy Investment Banking

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Energy Investment Banking is intended for students who wish to learn about the concepts and methodologies of energy investment banking as currently practiced in the investment banking industry. It builds on the energy and financial topics covered in Energy Financial Modeling. Corporate financial strategy will be covered in the context of capital raising alternatives available to energy companies. Concepts and methods of valuing energy companies and analyzing, proposing, and completing financing for energy companies will be covered. The financings that will be examined and thoroughly discussed include initial public offerings, follow-on equity offerings, merger and acquisition engagements, long-term debt issuance, and strategic financial advisory services. Students will be required to develop, present, and discuss financing alternatives for selected companies operating in the energy space. Students will apply their newly acquired knowledge in practical assignments and presentations that utilize information from publicly traded energy companies operating in a variety of industry segments including renewables, storage, exploration and production, oilfield services, and transportation.