India shale gas market assessment

ADI conducted an assessment for an exploration technology licensor to help understand the India shale gas market and develop a strategy for market entry.

An exploration technology and tools licensor

The client wanted to understand the potential of the shale gas market in India to develop a marketing strategy. Despite the market being dominated by state-owned companies, which makes research challenging, they needed an early assessment to evaluate the potential for their exploration technologies and tools.

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We developed a high-level assessment of the Indian oil and gas market, profiling key companies and providing insights into business operations.

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We defined likely areas for initial shale gas exploration and developed a tailored marketing strategy for the client.

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We profiled potential customers, including procurement policies for state-owned companies, and analyzed successful competitors in the market.

  • The client is currently hiring 2-3 senior staff members to lead the marketing efforts for their technologies in India.
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