Upstream Risk Intelligence
Climate. Risk. Assured.
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Reserve and resource evolution and delivering production to target are critical outputs which investors pay close attention to in order to benchmark performance and derive valuations. A rapidly evolving environment means banks and governments are paying closer attention to non-traditional metrics such as carbon intensity of operations.
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In terms of operational performance, capital and operating efficiency is key to maximizing value. Whether you're looking to maximise asset value to meet KPIs or prepare for a sale, or protect against downside risk to ensure regulatory compliance, a thorough understanding of your asset base is key to delivering on your objectives.
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With this backdrop, we assist clients with the following:
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Climate risk identification, TCFD readiness review and competitor positioning, and scenario analysis modelling
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Scenario analysis work incorporating macro & regional specific commodity supply & demand projections, feeding in to strategy definition
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Strategic Portfolio Reviews, Field Development Planning, SPE PRMS Reserves Assessments
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Integrated Subsurface-Surface Production Modelling, Uncertainty Modelling: History Matching & Forecasting
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Fully conversant & expertise in application of PCAOB & IFRS standards to projects which underpin financial statements for oil & gas entities
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An example of the types of projects we've recently been involved in:
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Development of controls on production, reserve & resource management processes for energy companies and financial institutions
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Introduce & train non-technical disciplines on concepts, with a focus on TCFD adherence and reserve reporting in light of SEC & SPE PRMS
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Energy company advisor on portfolio optimisation, capital allocation and M&A strategy, and design of corporate KPIs & metrics
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Special advisor to a financial regulator on energy related matters
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Advise pension funds and insurance companies on energy and climate related portfolio risks
Energy & Climate Risk Capabilities
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Operating at Executive and Board level, we have in-depth technical experience working on behalf of global energy and financial companies, across asset management, investment banking, strategy consulting, corporate governance & climate risk. Our principles possess advanced qualifications from leading universities, with significant peer recognition in our fields of interest with multiple publications.
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We work with clients to assess the impact of climate risk and opportunity on governance models, strategy, operations and decarbonisation pathways, and advise on and how best to navigate rapidly changing policy, regulatory and financial market conditions in response to the demands of the energy transition.
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