the path out of poverty is paved with cheap, reliable, efficient energy.
BRK was founded by Oscar Bracamontes in 2016. Oscar is a Mexican national with several years’ experience in the fossil fuels importation and distribution industry. A lifelong entrepreneur, Oscar saw the potential in acquiring a hydrocarbon national license and was one of the early pioneers in the private sector. After three years, Oscar successfully acquired a multi-faceted hydrocarbon license that allows for the development of several businesses and products within the industry. Subsequent government restrictions on private sector involvement, in favour of State stakeholders, has meant that very few licenses obtained under the old law are active today. BRK is the only Mexican private company outside of the Majors with such a license. Oscar brought Matthew Shôve onboard as a partner in 2021. Matthew, originally from England, has spent twenty years establishing start-up businesses in various commodity fields, in different parts of the world and has helped develop BRK into what it is today.
the path out of poverty is paved with cheap, reliable, efficient
energy.
BRK was founded by Oscar Baracamontes in 2016. Oscar is a Mexican national with several years’ experience in the fossil fuels importation and distribution industry. A lifelong entrepreneur, Oscar saw the potential in acquiring a hydrocarbon national license and was one of the early pioneers in the private sector. After three years, Oscar successfully acquired a multi-faceted hydrocarbon license that allows for the development of several businesses and products within the industry. Subsequent government restrictions on private sector involvement, in favour of State stakeholders, has meant that very few licenses obtained under the old law are active today. BRK is the only Mexican private company outside of the Majors with such a license. Oscar brought Matthew Shôve onboard as a partner in 2021. Matthew, originally from England, has spent twenty years establishing start-up businesses in various commodity fields, in different parts of the world and has helped develop BRK into what it is today.
The first ever significant increase in wealth and population growth occurred when coal was used as a fuel source. Typically, the energy in and energy out ratio stood at 1:1 prior to the use of coal, limiting any type of significant growth. Coal, with its in/out ratio of 1:30 allowed for that surplus to be translated into huge productivity gains that have propelled human development ever since. Today, oil, gas and coal provide circa 80% of global needs and energy diversity is accelerating, helping to meet growing demands. We are firm believers in a clean and healthy planet, and we believe efficient energy sources alongside diversification of energy sources are vital to development and prosperity. A basic human right is access to reliable energy. Energy is not just an aspect of the economy but is the economy. Energy powers the economy and provides better living standards for all.
We aim to run a successful business for decades, leaving a legacy of the public knowing BRK as being “one of the good guys”. We are committed to being good neighbours and good community members. We devote part of our profits to helping to develop people and communities. To learn more, please visit our giving back page.
The first ever significant increase in wealth and population growth occurred when coal was used as a fuel source. Typically, the energy in and energy out ratio stood at 1:1 prior to the use of coal, limiting any type of significant growth. Coal, with its in/out ratio of 1:30 allowed for that surplus to be translated into huge productivity gains that have propelled human development ever since. Today, oil, gas and coal provide circa 80% of global needs and energy diversity is accelerating, helping to meet growing demands. We are firm believers in a clean and healthy planet, and we believe efficient energy sources alongside diversification of energy sources are vital to development and prosperity. A basic human right is access to reliable energy. Energy is not just an aspect of the economy but is the economy. Energy powers the economy and provides better living standards for all.
We aim to run a successful business for decades, leaving a legacy of the public knowing BRK as being “one of the good guys”. We are committed to being good neighbours and good community members. We devote part of our profits to helping to develop people and communities. To learn more, please visit our giving back page.