Powering the Future of Natural Gas & LNG

Powering the Future of Natural Gas & LNG

Driving Strategic Value in the Gas Industry

ERM advises world leading companies in the gas industry on the decisions that define asset value, from capex strategy and project sanction through opex optimization and portfolio resilience. We help leaders deploy capital with confidence, operate with discipline, and position their assets for long-term competitiveness in a transitioning energy market.

Risk Reduced. Financing Unlocked. Projects Delivered. Operations Optimized.

Scale that speaks

95%

of the world’s largest LNG projects partner with ERM, relying on our advice across the full project lifecycle.

$85B+

in LNG project‑finance debt supported through ERM advisory services.

8,074 km

of pipeline permitted, turning complex approvals into project reality.

OUR SERVICES

From upstream gas production to downstream delivery, ERM delivers the insight and execution operators need to succeed across the gas value chain.

 

 

We partner to de‑risk and deliver capital projects with predictable, on time execution.

Developers

From FERC and NEPA in the US to DCO consenting in the UK and EU EIA processes, and international financing standards, we navigate the regulatory and financing pathways that gate project sanction. By aligning permitting strategies with lender expectations and EPC delivery requirements from the outset, we help de-risk projects to move faster to FID, construction, and operations with greater execution certainty and resiliency.

Lenders

By assessing permitting, environmental, and governance risks early and aligning project strategies with lender requirements, we reduce uncertainty and strengthen credit decisions. Our measurement-grade governance aligned to EP4 and IFC standards, combined with robust GHG accounting and lifecycle insights, enables transparent covenants, credible monitoring, and financing readiness from development through operations.

EPCs

By integrating permitting requirements, risk management, and environmental considerations into design and execution, we help minimize delays and avoid rework during design and construction. Our understanding of developer priorities and lender expectations ensures smoother delivery and more predictable outcomes from notice to proceed through commissioning, ultimately reducing costs and accelerating projects.

Operators

By carrying forward developers, lenders, and EPC success factors including, permitting commitments, risk controls, and design intent, we help protect long-term asset value and maintain cost efficient compliance. Our lifecycle experience supports transition from development into stable operations, enabling operators to optimize performance, reduce operational risk, and sustain value from day one.

Industry Pressures

Client Challenges we address

Upstream Gas Supply & Development

  • Licensing and permitting
  • Environmental and social risk
  • Methane emissions and footprint
  • Community engagement
  • Gas quality and reliability

Gas Transportation & Midstream Infrastructure

  • Route selection and land access
  • Biodiversity impacts
  • Safety and operational risk
  • Regulatory coordination across jurisdictions

LNG Liquefaction (Pre-FID & FID Critical)

  • FID readiness and lender scrutiny
  • Permitting timelines
  • Schedule and cost risk
  • Carbon intensity and decarbonization pathways
  • Financier requirements and expectations

LNG Storage, Loading & Shipping

  • Marine safety and spill prevention
  • Port and shipping regulation
  • Community and coastal impacts
  • Supply chain ESG transparency

Regasification & Import Terminals

  • Fast tracked approvals to delays from siloed agency approvals
  • Local opposition, Grid integration and safety
  • Regulatory scrutiny in importing markets
  • Stakeholder alignment

Downstream Distribution & End Use

  • Adaption for climate impact assets
  • Infrastructure reliability and maintenance pressures
  • Emissions disclosure and reporting requirements
  • Market and policy uncertainty