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The Next Imperative

The Next Imperative

By: Alvarez & Marsal
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The Next Imperative by A&M is drilling into the key issues and trends in the energy industry today. Join A&M’s Energy experts as they discuss what is happening across the industry.© 2022 Economics Politics & Government
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  • Europe to US, What RED III and RVO Mean for Operators
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode of The Next Imperative, A&M Managing Directors John Walsh and Mark Clevenger, along with Senior Director Tushar Bansal, join host Geoff Angulo to examine how recent US and European policy shifts are reshaping the biofuels landscape. They focus on how these changes are influencing margins, working capital needs, and investment decisions at a time when spreads continue to tighten. The conversation highlights practical steps operators are taking to navigate policy‑driven volatility and maintain momentum in a decarbonizing market.

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    31 mins
  • The Exploration Crisis: Why Oil & Gas Companies Are Finding Less While Demand Keeps Growing
    Oct 16 2025

    In the newest episode of The Next Imperative, Geoff Angulo is joined by Andy Zagoren and John Norton to unpack the exploration crisis facing today’s oil & gas industry. They discuss why exploration success rates have dropped sharply over the past 15 years, how financial pressures and underinvestment have created a skills gap, and what companies can do to reverse the trend. The conversation also explores how data, AI, and cross-industry lessons can help revitalize exploration strategies for the future.

    Read our recent whitepaper, “Tackling Challenges in Exploration” here: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/thought-leadership/tackling-challenges-in-exploration-driving-fundamental-change-in-strategy-and-execution

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    23 mins
  • Cash is King Again: Navigating Clean Energy's Financial Crossroads
    Jun 23 2025

    In the newest episode of The Next Imperative Geoff Angulo is joined by Managing Directors Mark Rajcevich and Brett Bergamo. The conversation revolves around the current clean energy landscape, financial pressures facing the industry, operational challenges, and strategic advice for companies navigating market turbulence in the renewable energy sector.

    Learn more in our lastest report: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/thought-leadership/clean-energy-distress-market-landscape-navigating-shifting-dynamics-and-supporting-operators-through-volatility

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    15 mins
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