Energy, mining & natural resources

Market and investment context

Evaluate market demand alongside economic and community effects. Research can examine energy markets, productive use, resource value chains, local economic impact. The study boundary should reflect the proposed business model, geography and decision timeframe.

Questions that shape the assignment

• What market and offtake assumptions need testing?
• What local economic effects may arise?
• How do policy, demand and operating risks affect investment?

Methods and typical assignments

• Stakeholder mapping
• demand research
• commercial-risk review
• economic-impact assessment
• scenario analysis

Outputs for decision-makers

Depending on the scope, outputs may include a sector opportunity assessment, customer or stakeholder evidence, financial and economic scenarios, a risk register and an executive decision presentation. Source periods, assumptions and limitations accompany the analysis.

Relevant experience and specialist support

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Research applications are outlined for scoping. Relevant specialists, country capacity and assignment experience are confirmed in the proposal.

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