NGP Energy Capital Management, the leading investment franchise in the energy sector, is pleased to announce the addition of Anas F. Alhajji, Ph.D. as Chief Economist. In this newly created role, Dr. Alhajji will lead the firm’s macro-analysis of the oil, natural gas and related markets and its evaluation of the overall economic environment.
Dr. Alhajji is a highly respected academician, author, researcher, and speaker with expertise in the fields of energy economics, macroeconomics and international economics. From 1996 to 2008 he served as a professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma, the Colorado School of Mines and, most recently, Ohio Northern University. He is a noted author and a regular contributor to international publications and academic journals, including The Financial Times, Middle East Economic Survey, Energy Journal, OPEC Review, Energy Policy, Journal of Energy and Development, Industry and the Environment, World Oil, Oil and Gas Journal, and Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Intelligence. His articles have appeared in more than 60 countries and in more than eight languages.
Dr. Alhajji has addressed various national, international and academic organizations, institutions and conferences. He serves on the board of several academic journals and publications. Dr. Alhajji holds a B.A. in Economics and Law from IUIMBS, and an M.A. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Alhajji. His economic analysis and understanding of the oil and natural gas markets will be a great resource to support our investment initiatives and further our understanding of market factors. His unique insights will be a proprietary resource for our entire family of investment professionals and portfolio companies. This addition is consistent with our position as the premier investment firm in the energy space,” said Kenneth Hersh, CEO of NGP Energy Capital Management.
Dr. Alhajji will office in the firm’s Irving, Texas location.
Founded in 1988, NGP Energy Capital Management is a $9.3 billion firm that invests in all sectors of the energy industry through its investment vehicles: Natural Gas Partners and its related co-investment funds, NGP Capital Resources Company (NASDAQ: “NGPC”), NGP Energy Technology Partners, L.P., and NGP Midstream and Resources, L.P.
For Information: www.ngpenergycapital.com or www.naturalgaspartners.com
Contacts:
Kenneth A. Hersh, 972-432-1440
CEO
and Managing Partner
Fax: 972-432-1441
inquiries@ngptrs.com
