Growth strategy for EPC and OFS sectors

ADI analyzed a global project portfolio and competitor EBITDA margins to identify high-growth plays in the Middle East. The work involved shortlisting 24 segments down to specific opportunities in offshore rig construction and subsea development. Evaluation of entry strategies and joint venture interdependencies helped define a high-level roadmap for regional scale.

The client

Regional EPC contractor

The situation

Client needed to prioritize diverse EPC and OFS segments against capability gaps and regional market dynamics.

ADI’s contributions

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Segment screening

Shortlisted 24 segments using commercial and capability criteria to narrow focus on high-impact opportunities.

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Competitor benchmarking

Compared revenue CAGR and EBITDA margins against global peers to establish a baseline for growth aspirations.

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Entry strategy profiling

Detailed organic, JV, and acquisition routes for each prioritised opportunity based on existing yard assets.

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Financial modeling

Modeled revenue projections and NPV analysis across multiple oil price scenarios to validate strategic robustness.

Key outcomes

  • Prioritized investment in four high-potential EPC and four OFS opportunities with a clear implementation roadmap.
Client Results
ADI brings deep industry knowledge to every project. They find the data, perform the analytics, and combine insights to provide value in a way that we have not seen with larger or more general consulting companies.
Markus Digruber EVP, Hoerbiger

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