Overview
The success of midstream oil and gas operations relies on the support of the energy equipment & services industry from exploration to production and transportation. Businesses are expected to approach a strategic foresight combined with agile action as they adapt to growing price volatility, changes in capital availability, ESG mandates, and recurring supply chain challenges.
Capital Expert helps simplify complex regulatory requirements and helps guide stakeholders through asset cycles to create plans for long-term capital allocation. Our engagement includes feasibility studies, asset appraisals, cost-benefit analyses, economic operational modeling, and dispute resolution assistance. In addition, we investigate competitive supply curves, conduct commercial due diligence, and provide leaders with the independent estimates and scenario analyses they require for secure governance.
We have worked with infrastructure developers, drilling contractors, oilfield service companies, private equity firms, and legal advisors. Our strategy is based on sector-specific engineering knowledge and granular economic modeling, which helps to reduce uncertainty and seize opportunities in the ever-changing energy landscape.
Challenges in the Energy Equipment Industry
Commodity Price Volatility
Quick shifts in the cost of gas and oil alter the course of equipment orders, the feasibility of new projects, and capital allocation.
Capital Access and Cost Pressures
As investors become more discerning, businesses are under pressure to focus on efficiency first and then provide a measurable return on investment.
Regulatory and ESG Requirements
With structural reforms and more stringent regulations to facilitate demonstration of sustainability from the inside out, the new rules impose not just compliance, but a complete reform in business and operational model.
Supply Chain Mitigations
Current material shortages and bottlenecks are delaying the mission-critical parts and equipment required in the field. Technological Changes and Talent Gaps: Lack of specialized skills and teams has impeded the industry from reaping the benefits of digitization and technological advancements.
Oilfield Development &
Drilling
We offer complete assistance to upstream exploration and production firms and industry investors, as well as law firms and representing counsel, including:
- Valuation of assets and reserves, as well as economic modeling of commodity prices with volatility assessments.
- Project economic modeling of drilling activities with breakeven and IRR metrics included.
- Due diligence assistance for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and farm-in/farm-out agreements.
- Impact studies for regulatory compliance, as well as scenario-based risk analysis for regulatory compliance.
- Benchmarking operational performance for enhanced cost optimization, forecasting, and modeling.
- Providing expert witness services for land access disputes, royalty disputes, and contractual drilling obligations disputes.
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Strategic and economic advisory for oil and gas service companies, equipment manufacturers, and other
stakeholders in the midstream segments of the value chain:
Benchmarking to analyze the cost structure of field services and equipment utilization.
Forecasting market demand and positioning service portfolios strategically.
Commercial due diligence for field services and technological investments.
Competitive impact assessment and antitrust advisory related to mergers and acquisitions.
Support for performance modeling, contract evaluation, and dispute resolution.
Analysing the procurement and deployment of capital equipment through lifecycle cost-benefit assessments.
FAQs
Which utility sectors does Capital Expert serve?
Capital Expert gives economic consulting services for every branch of utilities including electric, gas, water, multi-utilities, and independent power producers. We are involved in planning, procurement, and regulatory assistance for each sector’s distinct planning needs.
How does Capital Expert support regulatory and legal proceedings?
We provide regulatory, arbitration, and litigation hearings with independent expert witness testimony and economic analysis tailored for each litigation. Our clients are supported in compliance disputes, damages evaluation, procurement analysis, and other defensive conflict strategies with evidence based approaches and expert help.
How does Capital Expert support renewable energy and decarbonization?
Capital Expert helps utilities and independent power producers to plan for the energy transition with market scenario forecasting, planning for the integration of renewable resources, valuation of power purchase agreements, and strategic evaluation of emerging fuels like hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
In what value does Capital Expert provide to procurement planning?
We look at procurement processes for fairness, openness, and comply with the regulatory process. In addition, we provide cost-risk modeling, contract review, and economic forecasting capabilities. Our objective is to efficiently, transparently, and satisfactorily achieve procurement processes that help achieve longer-term infrastructure and regulatory objectives.
Why do clients retain Capital Expert as a consulting partner?
Clients see Capital Expert as integrating serious economic analysis with broad industry experience and litigation-ready knowledge. We help organizations with their sound investment strategy, navigate regulatory processes, and work with regulators, stakeholders, and governing bodies.