Encompass Capital Advisors LLC is a New York City based investment management firm established in 2012 by Todd J. Kantor. As a registered investment adviser and hedge fund, the firm manages between $3 billion and $3.8 billion in assets for a diverse range of institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. It combines rigorous fundamental analysis with a disciplined risk framework, driving a focused approach to energy and related sectors that balances opportunity identification with capital preservation. With a team of sector specialists, Encompass provides tailored portfolio solutions and strategic advisory services on market developments and portfolio positioning.
The firm’s core strategy centers on a global long/short position in energy equities, spanning exploration and production, oil field services and cyclical energy businesses. Through detailed bottom-up research, analysts evaluate company fundamentals, commodity trends and asset valuations, seeking asymmetric risk-reward profiles. This idea-driven investment process allows the team to respond to market dislocations and volatility while maintaining exposure to companies positioned to benefit from evolving energy demand. Encompass applies institutional standards to trade execution, position sizing and risk controls.
In recent years, Encompass Capital Advisors has increased its commitment to clean technology and battery markets as part of its energy transition theme. The firm holds over 13.8 million shares of FREYR Battery Inc. (now T1 Energy), and Todd Kantor serves on its board, supporting the development of electric mobility and energy storage solutions. In 2025, Encompass allocated up to $5 million to International Battery Metals Ltd. to advance modular lithium extraction at a Utah facility. A $10 million placement in Green Impact Partners funds North America’s largest renewable natural gas facility with integrated carbon capture. These targeted investments reflect a growing focus on low-carbon technologies alongside its core energy equities.
