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

Reserves Report

A reserves report is a detailed document in the oil and gas industry that estimates the quantity of hydrocarbons available in a reservoir. It includes...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Reservoir Engineering

Reservoir engineering is a branch of petroleum engineering focused on optimizing the extraction of hydrocarbons from reservoirs. It involves analyzing...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Reservoir

A reservoir in the oil and gas industry is a subsurface formation of porous and permeable rock that stores hydrocarbons, such as oil and gas. Reservoirs are...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Rate of Return (ROR)

The rate of return (ROR) measures the profitability of an investment as a percentage of the initial cost. It is calculated by dividing the net gain or loss by...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Proven Reserves

Proven reserves in the oil and gas industry are quantities of hydrocarbons confirmed to be recoverable under existing economic and operational conditions...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Prospect

A prospect in the oil and gas industry is a defined area with geological characteristics suggesting the potential for hydrocarbon accumulation. It is...

Oil and Gas Glossary

Private Placement

A private placement is a fundraising method where securities are sold directly to a select group of investors, such as institutions or accredited individuals...

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