Shale play benchmarking for investment prioritization

ADI Analytics benchmarked leading unconventional oil and shale gas plays across North America to help an oil major prioritize near- and medium-term investment opportunities.

The client

A major oil and gas company evaluating investment opportunities in shale plays.

The situation

The client needed a systematic benchmarking approach to identify and prioritize shale plays based on production outlook, economics, supply chain, regulatory dynamics, and competitive intensity.

ADI’s contributions

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Metric development

Identified and defined over a dozen benchmarking metrics in consultation with the client.

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Benchmarking framework

Developed a structured framework covering production forecasts, breakeven costs, rig productivity, midstream infrastructure, regulatory pressure, and competition.

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Shale play profiling

Developed short profiles for eight leading shale plays in the U.S. and Canada, including outlooks through 2020 and 2025.

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Investment prioritization tool

Recommended best investment opportunities using a customized benchmarking tool weighted according to client priorities.

Key outcomes

  • ADI’s work provided the client with a clear, data-driven ranking of shale plays to inform near- and medium-term investment decisions.
Customer Results
ADI Analytics did an incredible job developing a thesis for our investments in the Marcellus. Highly-reliable source for insight on the shale gas and energy and chemical industries.
Bill Hall Director, Ben Franklin Technology Partners

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