etasca – the energy transition and sustainable chemicals advisory specialist – has expanded into the US with the appointment of Matthew Porter to spearhead efforts.

Porter, a director at etasca, will advise private equity investors and lenders within the energy transition and chemicals markets, and he started today (17 May 2024).

Andrew Inglis, etasca founding partner, said: “I’ve been advising my clients on investments in the energy and chemicals markets for more than 15 years.

“I’ve never seen a more positive and exciting time for our industry – where we can make a difference to the next generation. Having our team expand into the US provides an opportunity to expand this support to investors in key financial centres”

Edward Middleton, also a founding partner at etasca, added: “Matt is a highly experienced deal advisor, bringing a rare combination of both deep commercial/market and technical expertise.”

etasca is a global consultancy providing commercial, technical and ESG due diligence to the energy and chemicals sectors as they tackle energy transition.