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
Metric development
Identified and defined over a dozen benchmarking metrics in consultation with the client.
Benchmarking framework
Developed a structured framework covering production forecasts, breakeven costs, rig productivity, midstream infrastructure, regulatory pressure, and competition.
Shale play profiling
Developed short profiles for eight leading shale plays in the U.S. and Canada, including outlooks through 2020 and 2025.
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.
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