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Carnelian Energy Capital

Focused investing in the North American upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors.

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Carnelian Energy Capital is a North American-focused investment firm with an established track record of value creation across the energy sector. With approximately $1.8 billion of cumulative equity commitments, Carnelian is dedicated to bringing its strategic expertise and nimble approach to partnerships with leading businesses and best-in-class management teams.

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Investment Team

  • Tomas Ackerman Partner
  • Daniel Goodman Partner
  • Preston Powell Managing Director
  • Kevin Goodman Managing Director
  • Matt Kelly Principal
  • Patrick Christie Associate
  • Wes Dooley Associate
  • Craig Schecter Associate
  • Josh Vick Associate
  • Administrative Team

  • Jeffrey Gilbert Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel
  • Stephen Wedemeyer, CPA Chief Financial Officer
  • Matt Savage Assistant General Counsel
  • Mary Kathryn Starr, CPA Controller
  • Galit Wolf Vice President of Administration
  • Marika Carpenter Executive Assistant
  • Recent News

  • Peridot Acquisition Corp. II Announces Closing of Upsized $360 Million Initial Public Offering
    March 11, 2021
  • Li-Cycle, North America’s Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Resource Recycling Company, to List on NYSE through Transaction with Peridot Acquisition Corp.
    February 16, 2021
  • VoltaGrid Closes $73 Million Equity Commitment from Institutional Investors
    February 2, 2021
  • Carnelian Energy Capital Announces the Promotion of Kevin Goodman to Managing Director
    September 29, 2020
  • Peridot Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of $300 Million Initial Public Offering
    September 28, 2020
  • Bison II’s Boomslang Pads Demonstrate Highly-Productive Niobrara Well Performance
    August 19, 2020
  • Hawthorne Energy Announces Commitment From Carnelian Energy Capital
    June 30, 2020
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    Current Investments

  • Bison Oil & Gas II and III
  • Catena Resources
  • Driftwood Energy Driftwood Energy
  • Epoch Resources Epoch Resources
  • Grit Oil and Gas Grit Oil + Gas II
  • hawthorne-energy Hawthorne Energy
  • Percussion Petroleum II LLC
  • Peridot
  • ridgefield-energy Ridgefield Energy
  • Sandpoint Resources Sandpoint Resources, LLC
  • selenite Selenite Energy Partners
  • Veritas Energy Logo Veritas Energy, LLC
  • VoltaGrid

  • Realized Investments

  • Bison Oil & Gas
  • Grit Oil + Gas Grit Oil + Gas
  • OneEnergy Partners OneEnergy Partners
  • Percussion Petroleum, LLC
  • Carnelian Energy Capital is committed to the highest legal and ethical standards, including effectively and transparently integrating environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations into its investment and monitoring processes.

    The guiding principles of Carnelian’s ESG program are highlighted in the acronym “CODE,” which emphasizes community engagement, operating responsibility, diverse perspectives and environmental stewardship.  CODE represents relatable and measurable aspects of ESG, fostering the active implementation of sustainable strategies at Carnelian and its portfolio investments.

    Community Engagement

    Carnelian encourages its employees to serve on the boards of, and actively participate in, local service organizations, while Carnelian’s portfolio investments provide significant economic benefits to surrounding communities

    Operating Responsibility

    Carnelian strives to foster prudent management, controls and oversight throughout the firm and at the portfolio investment level

    Diverse Perspectives

    Carnelian is committed to emphasizing unique and differing points of view at the firm and amongst its portfolio investments and is committed to conducting itself with the highest standard of integrity

    Environmental Stewardship

    Carnelian prioritizes environmental considerations across its portfolio investments, continuously striving to implement best-in-class sustainability practices

    Recent firm-wide community service projects include remodeling a house with Rebuilding Houston Together and preparing lunches for children in need with Kids’ Meals Inc. (Houston)

    Contact Us

    2229 San Felipe, Suite 1450
    Houston, Texas 77019
    Phone: +1 713-322-7310
    Fax: +1 713-322-7311

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