Reid Morrison leads PwC's Global Energy Advisory practice
US oil and gas sector weighs transition options
Carbon capture and hydrogen high on agenda, but good returns from hydrocarbons still a priority
Reid Morrison is a principal in the Houston office of PwC US, a member of the PwC professional services network of firms, and leads the Global Energy Advisory practice. He began his career in the energy industry, gaining experience in the US and internationally in roles spanning both the upstream and downstream at oil majors, NOCs and independents. Morrison’s industry experience also includes biofuels, renewables and trading. In the consulting sector, Morrison has more than 25 years’ experience of helping clients improve their operational and commercial performance. Morrison spoke with Transition Economist about the opportunities and challenges facing the US oil and gas sector as it starts i
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