Inside this issue:

• CEO Spotlight
  INEOS Energy's David Bucknall
• Dealmaker Spotlight
  Bryan Sheffield, co-founder and managing partner, Formentera Partners
• NAPE Hall of Fame
  Meet the Class of 2026
• Women in Energy
  Gladys DeClouet: Navigating uncharted waters
• Offshore Momentum
  New discoveries and licensing rounds are fueling the next wave
• Agentic AI
  Quick start: 10 workflows you can pilot in 90 days
• Retail Capital
  Is the retail investment channel still a viable option for E&Ps?
• 2026 Producer Priorities
  IPAA's legislative and regulatory priorities in the year ahead
• Shale's New Era
  How can players succeed?
• Career Connections
  Mastering the art of professional networking