Benchmarking corporate functions

ADI Analytics conducted a benchmarking study of corporate functions such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and government affairs for a mid-sized oil and gas company.

A mid-sized oil and gas company seeking to strengthen key corporate functions.

The client needed a comparative analysis of its performance across core corporate functions relative to industry peers to identify opportunities for improvement.

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Established metrics and methodology to benchmark 14 E&P companies.

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Identified top-performing companies and the critical capabilities driving their performance.

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Defined improvement opportunities and recommended an actionable implementation plan.

  • ADI’s work provided the fact base and targeted recommendations that supported the client’s broader strategic planning efforts.
Client Results
ADI came in and talked to our team to understand what our needs were. They didn’t use a canned presentation. They determined what would be best for our company.
Blake Roberts Senior Director, IHI E&C

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ESP cable and sand protection market assessment

Assessing the shift from gas lift to Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESPs) required an evaluation of operational excellence trends and downhole tool durability. ADI modeled the transition from banding to clamping in unconventional wells, accounting for rig time costs and the failure risks associated with high-deviation wellbores. The work navigated the trade-offs between lower upfront CAPEX […]

Reservoir simulation software growth strategy

This strategic planning support assessed a global reservoir simulation market and outlook over a 10-year period. ADI examined the commoditization of black oil simulators and the competitive pressure from GPU-based cloud computing and data analytics alternatives. The work surfaced critical trade-offs between physics-based accuracy and the speed required by a shrinking reservoir engineering workforce. The […]

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ADI evaluated the adoption of predictive analytics and IIoT offerings among independent North American operators. The research identified factors impacting adoption and growth and critical solutions to drive adoption in high-producing assets. The client Venture capital firm The situation Need to discern between re-branded automation products and differentiated, value-added IIoT offerings for investment. ADI’s contributions […]

Valuation assessment for onshore E&P assets

This evaluation quantified the valuation potential of an African oil holdings by benchmarking global M&A transaction data for oil sands and other development-stage fields. ADI analyzed the economic trade-offs between as-is asset sales and value-added farm-out scenarios involving significant drilling investments over a three-year horizon. The findings addressed infrastructure limitations and contingent resource uncertainty within […]

Refracturing technologies and strategy assessment

ADI Analytics conducted an assessment of refracturing technologies and strategies to support an oil and gas major’s evaluation of unconventional well refracturing opportunities. The client A major oil and gas company evaluating refracturing opportunities in unconventional plays. The situation The client needed a comprehensive view of refracturing technologies, costs, market practices, and strategic opportunities to […]

Assessing artificial lift methods for U.S. oil plays

ADI Analytics analyzed gas lift solutions for an independent artificial lift firm, assessing technology, market potential, and adoption trends to guide its strategic growth. The client Independent artificial lift service company The situation The client, an independent artificial lift service company, required a comprehensive assessment of their gas lift technology to evaluate its market position, […]

Shale gas strategy development for E&P player

ADI Analytics supported a leading exploration and production (E&P) independent in developing its shale gas strategy, including organizational design, process development, and opportunity evaluation. The client A leading independent E&P company pursuing entry into shale gas. The situation The client needed to establish a strategic foundation, processes, and organization to enter and scale up operations […]

Assessment and identification of promising shale gas plays

An E&P company sought to strategically diversify its portfolio by assessing and identifying high-potential unconventional resources. The client A Canadian exploration and production (E&P) company looking to expand beyond its conventional oil and gas reserves. The situation The client wanted to enter the unconventional resources market, which was, at the time, characterized by high costs […]

India shale gas market assessment

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Upstream portfolio review for national oil company

ADI Analytics led a two-phase project to support a national oil company’s review of its upstream portfolio, covering conventional, unconventional, offshore, and oil sands assets. The client A national oil company reviewing and reshaping its upstream asset portfolio. The situation The client needed a structured approach to evaluate existing assets, define a target portfolio under […]

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