Companies working in the Global South face the significant challenge of developing domestic resources to meet growing needs for affordable and accessible energy in a world that is pressing to decarbonize the global energy system. This raises challenges to accessing the international financing, partnerships, technology and support often needed to successfully execute projects.How is this impacting developing countries’ ability to develop their oil & gas resources and generate income for economic development? What alternative investment models could help ensure a “just” transition? Can international partnerships broaden from fossil fuels to include mineral resources for the energy transition or toward renewables?