Wood Mackenzie is proud to be the official Knowledge Partner of Energy Council New York
The Global Forum for Energy Infrastructure
đź“… 16 - 17 June 2026
📍Nasdaq building, 151 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
Join investors, lenders and operators in New York for two days focused on capital allocation, deal-making and partnerships across the energy value chain - with Wood Mackenzie as the official Knowledge Partner.
Where energy capital meets the next infrastructure cycle
As energy demand surges across power and hydrocarbons, the next growth cycle will be defined by how the market finances and delivers infrastructure at scale. Energy Council New York convenes the senior decision makers shaping that shift - creating a focused forum for capital allocation, investment strategy and deal-making across the energy value chain.
As the official Knowledge Partner, Wood Mackenzie will contribute research-led perspective across the agenda - from macro signals reshaping demand to the investment and portfolio decisions being made across upstream, LNG and broader infrastructure.
What you will gain
- Sharper market signals on where capital is moving, and why.
- High-value connections through curated meetings and senior networking.
- Real-world investment and financing insight across power, infrastructure, LNG and upstream.
- A concentrated C‑suite and investor audience in one place.
Speaking engagements
More information coming soon.
Day 1 - Tuesday, 16 June
09:00 | Opening keynote: “Economist View”
A research-led look at what data and forecasts indicate about today’s key trends - and how emerging factors such as data centres and trade tariffs could reshape the outlook
Day 2 - Wednesday, 17 June
11:30 | US Upstream: Industry Update (Moderated by , Vice President, Consulting)
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2025 was expected to be a new golden age for traditional energy sources: the era of “drill, baby, drill,” under an administration intent on removing hurdles for producers. What is the view of this for 2026 and beyond?
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How growth strategies are diverging between supermajors, large publics, and independents.
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Balancing production growth, capital discipline, and shareholder return frameworks across company types.
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Key drivers of E&P M&A and A&D activity over the next cycle.
Confirmed Panellists:
Costa Swift, Vice President, Wood Mackenzie (Moderator)
Ross Gage, Managing Director, Black Mountain
David Hartz, Head of U.S. Commercial, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Equinor
Costa Swift
Vice President, Consulting
Costa is an experienced upstream and business development consultant.
View Costa Swift's full profile