Hydrocarbon Resource Investment Analysis Consulting

Challenge
A major oil company with E&P activity in Latin American wanted to understand how it compared to other companies operating in the country. The company wanted to determine an optimal E&P strategy based on the best plays, fields and operators.

Solution
Using IHS Markit databases and geological, commercial and regulatory expertise, we characterized current activity trends and benchmarked the client's success relative to the competition. We ranked basins and plays according to activity, success factors, potential yet to find, as well as commercial, political and regulatory above-ground risks. Based on this data and analysis, we developed a number of strategic options.

Results
The client shifted in-country focus from one basin to another and identified a number of new exploration blocks for acquisition or farm-in.

Challenge
The client asked Energy Consulting to help evaluate unconventional gas potential in a target country.

Solution
Energy Consulting delivered an overview of global industry unconventional trends by characterizing major North American unconventional plays by geology, production yield and principal technologies used. We determined key drivers and business requirements using the North American play evolution (case studies, key player identification, success/failure factors, unit costs and economics). We gave a high-level assessment of the target country's unconventional resource potential based on publication research, service industry capabilities and activity. Finally, we provided gap analysis by describing client capabilities compared to the identified skills and resources needed to succeed.

Results
The client used the study to move forward with unconventional development in the country, addressing plays with the highest potential, learning from North American case histories and addressing organizational shortcomings.

Challenge
Energy Consulting has been asked on multiple occasions to provide studies for financial institutions considering investing in retail, distribution, refining and E&P assets.

Solution
Our analyses have included supply and demand trends, price projections, competitor analysis, industry assessments and evaluation of the target companies.

Results
Clients have received reports that prioritize investments based on optimal resource potential and minimum range of risks.

Challenge
An established drilling group was considering acquiring a drilling contractor with international and onshore drilling capabilities.

Solution
Energy Consulting undertook a thorough evaluation of the drilling markets in the target countries, examining political, export and business risks against the backdrop of prevailing US and international trends and activities.

Results
The Energy market report supported the decision to pursue the acquisition, which proceeded successfully.

Challenge
A large independent oil company faced an upcoming licensing round with a very short time frame to rank blocks and finalize bids.

Solution
Energy Consulting evaluated the plays using yet-to-find (YTF) reserves, supported by additional economic analysis.

Results
The client confidently ranked blocks and finalized its bids within the deadline.