Leading energy into the future
For today's leaders, energy is at the top of the agenda. There are worries about access to resources, rising petro-nationalism, threats to supply, increasing fuel prices, problems in electricity and gas markets, re-assessment of coal for power generation, the challenges of global warming and renewables, and the re-emergence of nuclear power.
Revised Using 2011 Model
Arthur D. Little’s energy practice forecasts growth in Global CAPEX and maintenance spending of 3.8% CAGR from 2011 to 2016 with most of the growth driven by new investments in exploration and production. [...]
Is Nuclear New Build more a Management than a Technology Challenge?
The new build of nuclear power plants is one of the present day’s most complex technical undertakings. Inaccurate understanding of projects risks and inaccurate prioritization of critical activities often lead to significant delays and budget overruns [...]
In the Oil & Gas Industry
Recent catastrophic events show that, despite carefully planned and implemented risk management, the impact of residual risks can present significant damage to an Oil & Gas company’s balance sheet. This has turned industry attention to the assessment of Exposure to Risk (EtR) – the concept of the maximum potential [...]
From a High Cost, Low Quality System to a Robust, Cost-Efficient Infrastructure
For more than a decade, the Government has pursued a series of inconsistent policies in the electricity sector, flip-flopping between conflicting policy objectives that if implemented would likely lead to a high cost, but low quality, electricity system that will not deliver the desired climate change objectives. [...]
Realign Vision
Faced with rapid changes in energy markets you are probably being forced to re-think your business model, your position in the energy value chain and your carbon footprint. We'll use a range of approaches to help you create a vision and strategy that sets you on the road to enhanced profitability: Corporate and [...]
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Matthias von Bechtolsheim Partner
Kurt Baes Associate Director
Dean Brabec Partner, Czech Republic
Saverio Caldani Partner, Italy
Global CAPEX & Maintenance Forecast
Revised Using 2011 Model
Arthur D. Little’s energy practice forecasts growth in Global CAPEX and maintenance spending of 3.8 per cent CAGR from 2011 to 2016 with most of the growth driven by new investments in exploration and production. [...]
Building a New Equilibrium
Measuring Externalities to Demonstrate the Value of Investment in Oil & Gas Projects
Hydrocarbons continue to be the world’s most economical, prevalent and reliable energy source. However global tensions occur when the economic, social and environmental impact of exploration and production activities are combined with [...]
Realigning UK Energy Policy
From a High Cost, Low Quality System to a Robust, Cost-Efficient Infrastructure
For more than a decade, the government has pursued a series of inconsistent policies in the electricity sector, flip-flopping between conflicting policy objectives that if implemented would likely lead to a high cost, but low quality, [...]
Nuclear New Build Unveiled
Is Nuclear New Build more a Management than a Technology Challenge?
The new build of nuclear power plants is one of the present day’s most complex technical undertakings. Inaccurate understanding of projects risks and inaccurate prioritisation of critical activities often lead to significant delays and [...]
Does the government have the political will to change direction on UK energy policy? asks Arthur D. Little
Central to the government’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34 per cent below their 1990 levels by 2020 are the increase in the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources, and energy efficiency measures. In [...]
Is nuclear new build more a management than a technology challenge? asks Arthur D. Little
The study concludes that, besides its technical complexity, the management issues of a nuclear new build are often underestimated and call for professional management of the venture. In order to provide detailed insights on the approach [...]
Arthur D. Little: Time for change – new asset management practices needed at international oil companies
A new report by Arthur D. Little urges international oil companies (IOCs) to rethink traditional models of asset management and consider moving towards a more integrated and cross-asset view in order to ensure long-term success in a [...]
Arthur D. Little: In an era of cost-cutting, how can oil companies maximise capital investment potential?
After a meteoric crash in oil prices over the last nine months, a new report released today by management consultancy Arthur D. Little urges oil companies to look even more closely at the economic viability of their current project [...]
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