E&P firms that ‘get it right’ can still access equity capital markets

Investors are being increasingly influenced by environmental, social and governance (ESG) themes, but the “hunt for value” still takes centre stage.

Paul Weidman, corporate finance expert at advisory firm Gneiss Energy, said the ability of companies to generate cash flow and pay a dividend remained a key consideration for portfolio managers.

It means exploration and production (E&P) companies that are “getting it right” can continue to access equity capital markets to fund their growth, he said.