Hey all, I’m prepping for my internship in Houston. My school has no courses with an O&G focus so I’m trying to bone-up on the industry jargon, contract law, O&G accounting and finance, and modeling for asset and corporate acquisitions. Wondering if any of the energy guys have recommendations, or if I’m going in the wrong direction with this?
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Hey there,
You're definitely on the right track! Understanding the industry jargon, contract law, O&G accounting and finance, and modeling for asset and corporate acquisitions is crucial for your internship in Houston.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some resources that might help you:
WSO Courses and WSO Academy: These platforms offer a wealth of knowledge on various topics, including Investment Banking Prep, Private Equity interviews, and Behavioral Techniques. They might have specific courses related to O&G M&A.
Networking Guide: This could help you connect with professionals in the O&G industry who could provide you with first-hand knowledge and advice.
Analyst Reports and Industry Studies: As mentioned in one of the WSO threads, analyst reports on the industry and studies completed by firms such as Markets & Markets can provide a good breakdown of the industry by players, geographies, and high-level details.
Discussion Forums: The WSO forums are a goldmine of information. You can find discussions on a wide range of topics, including O&G M&A. You can learn from the experiences and insights shared by other users.
Remember, the energy sector, especially Oil & Gas, is undergoing a transition but the deal flow is still there and will be for the foreseeable future. So, your interest in O&G M&A is well-timed.
Good luck with your internship! You're going to crush it!
Sources: Oil & Gas M&A, Knowledge Sharing: Corporate Development / M&A
Hey there, future energy whiz! You're definitely on the right track. Understanding the industry jargon, contract law, O&G accounting and finance, and modeling for asset and corporate acquisitions is a great start.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are a few resources that might help you:
WSO Courses and WSO Academy: These offer a wealth of knowledge on various topics, including Investment Banking Prep and Behavioral Techniques. They might not be O&G specific, but the skills you learn here will definitely be transferable.
Networking Guide: This could help you connect with professionals already in the O&G M&A space. They could provide you with first-hand knowledge and possibly even mentorship.
Industry Reports and Analyst Reports: These can give you a good understanding of the current state of the industry, key players, and future trends.
Markets & Markets Studies: These studies do a good job of breaking down an industry by players, geographies, and giving you high-level details.
Remember, the energy sector, especially Oil & Gas, is a bedrock of American high finance and is subject to some of the most sophisticated feats of engineering. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Sources: Oil & Gas M&A, Knowledge Sharing: Corporate Development / M&A
I’m a fellow incoming Stifel intern. I have a couple of O&G equity research reports talking about the industry, feel free to PM if you want me to forward them
I’d love to trade resources, but I think you’re anonymous and thus can’t PM you… could you PM me??
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