Author - Nathan Tarrant

Nathan has worked in financial services and strategic financial and investment growth for over 30 years. He was the founder and COO of a Queen’s Award-winning financial services company based in the UK, and a capital investment company specializing in oil and gas investments, based in Virginia, USA.

He served as a financial and alternative investment advisor to delegates of the UN, World Health Organization, and senior executives of Fortune 500 companies in Geneva, Switzerland, following the 2008 financial crash.

Today, he specializes in alternative investments—researching niche asset classes, publishing investor-focused insights, and supporting capital-raising efforts for select investment providers through strategic content and market positioning.

Oil and Gas Glossary

General Partner

A general partner in the oil and gas industry is an entity or individual responsible for managing a partnership, such as a drilling or investment project. They...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Gathering System

A gathering system in the oil and gas industry is a network of pipelines and equipment that transports crude oil or natural gas from production wells to...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Fracking

Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a technique used in the oil and gas industry to extract hydrocarbons from low-permeability rock formations. It involves...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Formation

A formation in the oil and gas industry refers to a distinct layer of rock with consistent geological characteristics. Formations are studied to identify...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Forced Pooling

Forced pooling is a legal mechanism in the oil and gas industry that compels landowners or leaseholders to combine their interests into a single drilling unit...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Field

A field in the oil and gas industry refers to a geographic area containing a significant accumulation of hydrocarbons. Fields often consist of multiple...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Farm-Out Agreement

A farm-out agreement is a contract where an oil and gas leaseholder transfers part of its interest or rights to another party in exchange for funding...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Exit Strategy

An exit strategy in the oil and gas industry outlines how investors or companies plan to divest their interests in a project or venture. Common methods include...

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