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Join us in welcoming Luke Brill, one of our Upstream interns this summer! Luke recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and will begin pursuing his MBA this fall. We look forward to seeing him develop new skills and contribute to impactful projects throughout the summer.

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If you are evaluating upstream assets right now, the financing structures you relied on yesterday might not get the deal done today. In a recent interview with Hart Energy's Lisa El-Amin, Opportune Partners Co-Heads and Managing Directors Daniel Kohl and Daniel Rojo discuss the highly creative, bespoke strategies taking over the market. They break down why ABS structures are dominating the capital stack for top bidders, how intense pricing volatility is forcing buyers and sellers to hedge earlier than ever, and why drillco capital has made a major comeback.

The landscape is shifting rapidly, and operators must adapt to win. Read the full interview to explore these emerging market realities and see how modern dealmakers are positioning themselves for growth. https://bit.ly/4euzqvB

As LNG projects scale, modernizing commercial and accounting operations becomes critical. Opportune is hiring an LNG Commercial Technology Manager in Houston to lead these complex transformations.

This position works directly with LNG operators to stand up commercial operations and supporting systems from FID through first cargo. The ideal candidate brings extensive background in cargo lifecycle management, SPA structures, and technical solutions like Energy Components.

Review the full job description and apply directly here: https://bit.ly/4akYHpp

The expansion of artificial intelligence is driving exponential demand on the power grid. As data centers scale, a critical question remains: Are we prioritizing symbolic bureaucracy over the physical infrastructure required to support this growth?

True resilience cannot be achieved through administrative layers. Supporting this technological expansion requires a strategic shift toward supply side abundance, capital discipline, and practical engineering solutions.

Swipe through to explore why infrastructure investment must take priority over administrative restriction.

Read the full insight from Daniel Romito here: https://bit.ly/4u7KVyz

Next up in our Intern Spotlight series is Jorie Losak, who joins our Internal Accounting team this summer! Jorie is studying Economics at The University of Texas at Austin, and we're thrilled to have her contribute while gaining firsthand experience in a dynamic professional environment.

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Say hello to Mark Westmoreland, one of our Complex Financial Reporting interns this summer! Mark is a Finance student at Texas A&M University, and we're excited to have him working alongside our team as he continues to grow professionally and explore the consulting world.

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We're excited to have Dan Romito participate in Workshop 3: Gas and Power at the PRAGMA Energy Investment Series next week in New York City!

Dan will join a debate on whether long-term AI-related power demand represents hype or a structural shift, followed by a panel discussion examining how AI power demand translates into buildable capacity, bottlenecks, and investment returns.

As AI-driven power demand continues to shape investment decisions across energy markets, we're excited to contribute to the conversation and explore what these trends mean for the future of power and infrastructure development.

Meet Kendall Cousins, one of our Energy Supply & Trading interns this summer! Kendall is studying Management Information Systems and International Business at The University of Oklahoma while also pursuing a Master of Information Technology. We're excited to have her on board as she gains hands on experience and contributes to meaningful projects throughout the summer.

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Join us in welcoming Carson Zahn, one of our Investment Banking interns this summer! Carson is a Finance student at The University of Texas at Austin, and we're excited to have him on board as he gains hands on experience and contributes to client focused projects across the team.

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Can delays in energy infrastructure permitting actually increase emissions?

As AI and data centers drive record electricity demand, grid constraints are forcing greater reliance on diesel backup generation in some areas.

In his latest blog, Daniel Romito explores the unintended consequences of permitting delays and why reliable, scalable energy infrastructure is critical to both economic growth and environmental progress.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3S49nCw