#199: Ian Dundas Part II (Enerplus/Chord) - Merging Enerplus for $3.8 Billion, The El Paso Days & New Opportunities Ahead

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Ian Dundas - Board Member & advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Chord Energy - a Houston based energy company listed on New York Stock Exchange, with a market cap of ~$8 billion.  Mr. Dundas previously served as a Director and President & Chief Executive Officer of Enerplus Corporation until its combination with Chord Energy in May 2024. Mr. Dundas joined Enerplus in 2002 as Vice-President of Business Development, responsible for corporate acquisition and divestment strategies. In 2011, Mr. Dundas was appointed Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, where he oversaw the development and execution of Enerplus’ operational strategies, strategic planning, marketing and reserves, as well as acquisitions and divestments.  Prior to joining Enerplus, Mr. Dundas held several executive positions in the merchant banking business, where he helped oil and gas companies grow by accessing the funding and expertise they required. Mr. Dundas has been an active volunteer in numerous charitable endeavors and was Co-chair of the Calgary YMCA Power of Potential campaign. Mr. Dundas holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Distinction) from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Laws (Distinction) from the University of Alberta. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 1995. Mr. Dundas is also a board member of I.S. Energy. Among other things we discussed Merging Enerplus for $3.8 Billion, The El Paso Days & New Opportunities Ahead. Thank you to our sponsors. Without their support this episode would not be possible: Connate Water Solutions ATB Capital Markets Energy United Upgrade Labs Canadian Gas Association 8am Solutions Support the show