Bob Fryklund

S&P Global

Chief Upstream Strategist, Energy

Bob Fryklund, Chief Upstream Strategist, Energy, S&P Global, has over 43 years of industry.He spends his time advising Boards, C Suite and Upstream senior leadership on creating value via game changing decisions such as M& A, portfolio restructuring, and IPO's. He also helps companies create value through their investor narrative.  A recognized thought leader on upstream oil and gas, he frequently speaks to boards and senior leadership teams as well as  at key industry meetings, such as the World Economic Forum, CERAWeek by S&P Global, the Offshore Technology Conference, SPE and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Conference. He is also an established media consultant and source for both print and television. Mr. Fryklund serves or has served on several boards and executive committees, including the Association of Petroleum Geologists Advisory Board; the Independent Producers Association of America; the Brazilian Petroleum Institute; the International Energy Agency; the Libya-US Council, a bilateral trade association; and American School of Tripoli. Mr. Fryklund is a member of the SPE and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and has published numerous articles in three languages. Mr. Fryklund holds an AB from Hamilton College, has completed and holds an advanced certificate in management.

Sessions With Bob Fryklund

Tuesday, 7 March

  • 03:15pm - 03:55pm (CST) / 07/mar/2023 09:15 pm - 07/mar/2023 09:55 pm

    Oil & Gas: Playing the Long Game

    Upstream Oil & Gas
    The future of upstream will increasingly belong to those companies who develop strategies that ensure that they can strike a strong balance between the development of profitable traditional oil and gas assets, the lowest carbon footprint and clear access to markets. Multiple approaches are emerging on how best to accomplish this and which basins or plays to be in. Complicating the path is the speed and strain of societal pressures. Join us for a look at some of the various strategic options companies are pursuing to preserve their future competitiveness.