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Was the Crane Operator Incompetent, or Did He Make a Mistake?
Case Study January 30, 2025
Introduction: A steel mill plant operator was not certified and authorized to operate a crane when his load struck an aerial lift supporting a welder within the crane operating envelope. Baker & O'Brien investigated t...
Due Diligence Bust During Oil & Gas Boom
Case Study January 30, 2025
In this dispute, investors lost a substantial portion of their investments when prices collapsed in 2014, months after a fiduciary advisor performed financial due diligence and solicited customers. Baker & O’Brien was retained to review the of...
High Pressure Blowing Leads to Schedule Burst
Case Study January 30, 2025
An owner hired an engineering, procurement, and construction contractor to build a petrochemical plant, but the pre-commissioning activities delayed the planned startup by months. Baker & O’Brien reviewed the pre-commissioning activities, the ...
Over The Hills And Far Away – Even Without a Carbon Tax, U.S. Refiners Feel Efforts to Cut Emissions
Energy Insights December 11, 2024
Baker & O'Brien Presents at GPA Midstream Conference 2024
Presentation/Webinar November 11, 2024
Valuing Renewable Fuels Assets
Case Study November 5, 2024
Introduction: Baker & O’Brien was retained to determine the value of renewable diesel production assets located on the West Coast of the United States.
...Common Industry Knowledge or Proprietary Documents?
Case Study October 28, 2024
Introduction: An engineering services contractor alleged that an employee had unlawfully obtained confidential information and trade secrets to his benefit when he established a competing company. Baker & O’Brien addr...
The Intersection of Lifting Regulations and Bull Rigging Practices
Case Study October 28, 2024
Introduction: A pipe segment suspended by bull rigging shifted during a construction project and fatally struck a worker. We were engaged in determining the cause of the incident and identifying the regulations applicable...
Offshore Vessel Collides with Policy Coverage
Case Study October 28, 2024
Introduction: A vessel hired by an EPC contractor collided with and damaged an offshore platform, resulting in a disputed insurance claim. We conducted a thorough assessment of the platform’s damage, evaluated the well-pl...
After the Storm: How Hurricanes Influence LNG Facilities and Natural Gas Hub Pricing
Energy Insights August 12, 2024
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