Energy and Natural Resources

Industry overview

Regions has a dedicated group of experienced professionals who focus on the energy and power industries.

Regions has served as a leader in the energy and power industries for more than 60 years. Our deep industry knowledge, guided by ESG principles, provide our clients with the insightful guidance and support necessary to help grow their business. From strategic dialogue and idea generation to deal execution, our team of banking professionals can advise on a range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, raising equity and debt capital, commodity risk management, equipment financing, treasury services, investment management and project financing.

With more than 300 U.S.-based energy and natural resources clients under active coverage, Regions provides an experienced team of more than 50 origination bankers, petroleum engineers and risk management professionals focused on advisory and capital raising. Our dedicated, industry-focused capital markets product partners and in-house petroleum engineers average more than 20 years of experience and understand the nuances of the energy industry.

In addition, Regions offers the flexibility and capacity to make significant loan underwriting commitments to energy clients ranging from Fortune 500 to private, small- and mid-cap market participants. Regions has experience operating in various market cycles, which means we can support you through market volatility and times of stress.

Areas of focus

Oil and Gas

  • Upstream (Exploration and Production)
  • Midstream (Pipelines, Gathering/Processing and Storage)
  • Downstream (Refining and Marketing)
  • Oil Field Services and Supply
  • Coal/Mining
  • Energy Infrastructure
  • Energy Investment Funds
    • Energy Infrastructure Funds
    • Energy Private Equity Groups
    • Energy REITS
    • Energy Closed End Funds

Power, utilities and renewable energy

  • Regulated Electric Utilities and Diversified Electric Utilities
  • Renewable/Alternative Energy (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, etc.)
  • Cooperatives/Power Agencies (Electric, Gas and Water)
  • Power Generation Companies
  • Water Utilities
  • Natural Gas Utilities (LDC) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
  • Propane/Heating Oil Distribution
  • Project Finance
  • Energy Infrastructure

For more information, please contact:

Brian D. Tate
Executive Managing Director, EVP, Group Head
Energy and Natural Resources
Regions Securities LLC 
brian.tate@regions.com