# Blog

### [Energy Council Investor Series Podcast with Nouman Ahmad](https://blog.validere.com/energy-council-investor-series-podcast-nouman-ahmad)

Nouman Ahmad, Co-Founder & CEO at Validere, recently joined the Investor Series Podcast to discuss one of the biggest topics of the 2021 energy transition conversation - Responsibly Sourced Gas.

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### [Have we seen it all? Changes from rig to rail to refinery](https://blog.validere.com/have-we-seen-it-all-changes-from-rig-to-rail-to-refinery)

The North American crude complex has encountered a wide variety of changes, everything from Rig to Rail to Refinery, but have we seen it all? Recently, Hillary Stevenson presented at the 7th...

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### [What to expect during your Validere interview](https://blog.validere.com/what-to-expect-during-your-interview)

We recognize that applying for a new job virtually can be challenging in the current circumstances. At Validere we want to make sure you have all the information available to help you prepare for an...

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### [World Oil Awards: Best Data Management Solution Award finalist](https://blog.validere.com/world-oil-awards-nominee-2021)

Validere is nominated as finalist at this year’s World Oil Awards for Best Data Management and Application Solution. Congratulations to all other finalists and industry peers who are shaping the...

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### [When it comes to emissions, measurement is money](https://blog.validere.com/when-it-comes-to-emissions-measurement-is-money)

By: Craig Webster, Managing Director ESG & Sustainability, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.

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### [ESG is not a black box](https://blog.validere.com/esg-is-not-a-black-box)

Investors and consumers today base important decisions on ESG performance. Blackrock, an investment management company, recently reported that from January to November 2020, investors in mutual funds...

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### [Gasoline on track for 7-year high](https://blog.validere.com/gasoline-on-track-for-7-year-high)

In a recent Bloomberg article, Validere’s Mark Le Dain predicts that this summer will reach an all-time high for gasoline consumption. Keep reading for more details.

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### [The future is now: Ian Burgess on how Validere’s technological innovation is shaking up the energy industry](https://blog.validere.com/the-future-is-now)

“Don’t fall in love with your technology. Fall in love with your customer.” Ian Burgess, Validere’s CTO, sat down with Fotis Georgiadis at Authority Magazine to share his journey with Validere....

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### [S&P Platts Global Energy Awards: Rising Star Company finalist](https://blog.validere.com/sp-platts-global-energy-awards-rising-star-company-finalist)

We were honored to be a finalist for the S&P Global Platts Rising Star Award this year. Congrats to all our industry peers and innovators who are shaping the future of energy.

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### [Forbes: Backwardation is the best tool For OPEC](https://blog.validere.com/forbes-backwardation-is-the-best-tool-for-opec)

As OPEC targets backwardation, it will reduce shale supply, drive energy deals, and constrain Mexico’s growth. In a Forbes article written by Mark Le Dain, VP of Strategy, he discusses how...

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