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 various scenarios, and shape its portfolio through acquisition and divestiture strategies.
ADI’s contributions
Portfolio evaluation framework
Developed a structured framework to review and evaluate upstream asset portfolios in collaboration with the client team.
Portfolio optimization and workshop facilitation
Created best-performing portfolios across scenarios and facilitated a senior leadership workshop to define the target portfolio.
Acquisition and divestiture evaluation
Worked with the client’s M&A team to evaluate A&D options and shape the portfolio toward the target state.
A&D support initiatives
Formulated additional initiatives to support acquisition and divestiture execution.
Analytics and toolkit development
Built models and tools for cash flow forecasting, investment analysis, risk and uncertainty assessment, and scenario planning.
Key outcomes
- ADI’s work provided the client with a robust, data-driven strategy to optimize its upstream portfolio through a combination of internal performance improvements and A&D activities.
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