In the dynamic space of energy capital providers, people and companies are always on the move. Here's a look at some new names and faces in the past year.

E&P companies had plenty of opportunities to access capital in 2007, with private equity fueling plenty of start-ups and IPOs in the energy industry, as well as other sources providing plenty of funds for the healthy exploration and acquisition market. However, a robust capital market can mean feasting one day but trouble down the line, and can present challenges for the business plans of different organizations.

"For us it's a double-edged sword-the excess capital is clearly driving returns down on the acquisition side from my ...