Resolving the complex issues of a changing industry relies on fresh insights that challenge conventions. Our people have worked with more than a 100 energy clients worldwide over the last 10 years, including all of the largest oil, gas and utilities companies.
We employ a range of methodologies to help companies create value by unravelling complexity within their operations. Our core services cover upstream and downstream oil and gas, power generation and the electricity and gas markets. We have the in-depth practical experience to exploit a broad range of industry and functional skills to help you identify and refine your vision, enhance your performance, realise the benefits of your innovations. Arthur D. Little will be your partner when developing projects or resolving contractual disputes.
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 geographical 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 Business Unit Strategy; Portfolio Optimization and Management; New Business Development and Exploration Strategy; Market and Supply Strategy; Acquisition and Divestiture; Strategic Alliances and Partnering; Scenario Planning; Sustainability and Risk Management.
Enhance Performance
If you ever fall short of performance targets it's generally because of a misalignment between strategy and organisation. We use a suite of organisation and performance improvement methodologies to help you restore performance: Business Process Optimisation; Production Excellence; Management Systems; Organisational Planning and Design; Post Merger Integration; Change Management Implementation; Project Management; Knowledge Management and Benchmarking.
Foster Innovation
Companies invest billions of dollars every year in Research and Development and in the deployment of new technology. The results, however, are often disappointing. We'll help you manage your portfolio of R&D initiatives in the following areas: Technology Strategy and Planning; R&D Process Optimisation; Technology Acquisition and Deployment; R&D and Technology Valuation; Technology Intelligence and Forecasting; R&D Organisation and Funding; and Performance Improvement.
Work in Partnership
We will work closely with you, in both a commercial and a technical capacity, to define and structure new energy projects. We'll also support you by providing testimony as expert witnesses when you need to resolve contractual disputes. We work on assignments involving: Techno-Economic Studies; Project Development; Asset Valuations; Contract Negotiation; Litigation and Arbitration; Regulatory Impact Analysis; Competitor Analysis and Market Analysis.