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When the Big Bad Wolf Howls, It Is Time to Review the Insurance Claims

Case Study October 30, 2023

A hurricane wreaked extensive damage and delayed a pipeline construction project. Baker & O’Brien was asked to review the damage and prepare an estimate for the reparation and restoration costs of the large-diameter gas pipeline. Our expert re...

Disagreement Over Design Basis Leads to Performance Dispute

Case Study October 30, 2023

A refiner claimed that certain plant process technology upgrades provided by its technology licensor cum engineering, procurement, and construction firm did not meet the contracted performance guarantees. Baker & O’Brien was engaged to assess ...

Swiss Cheese and an Oil Tank Incident

Case Study October 30, 2023

A refiner claimed that certain plant process technology upgrades provided by its technology licensor—who was also its engineering, procurement, and construction firm—did not meet the contracted performance guarantees. Baker & O’Brien was engag...

Over The Hills and Far Away - Canada's 'Carbon Price' and Its Impacts on Production and Refining

RBN Energy October 20, 2023

Baker & O'Brien Presents at GPA Midstream Conference

Presentation/Webinar September 18, 2023

Baker & O'Brien Presents at Canadian Crude-By-Rail Conference

Presentation/Webinar September 14, 2023

2023 Q2: U.S. Refining Margins Continue to Fall

RIF August 14, 2023

Baker & O'Brien Authors Article for the Oil & Gas Journal

August 7, 2023

Power Plant Project – did incomplete control narratives result in out-of-control project schedule

Case Study July 28, 2023

A disagreement between an EPC contractor and its subcontractor led to a dispute about the causes and impacts of delays and cost escalation for constructing a combined cycle power plant. We reviewed the project documents, records, and correspondenc...

Valuing Refined Petroleum Intermediates and Products - What are the End-Use Options?

Case Study July 28, 2023

After experiencing a mechanical breakdown enroute from Russia to a United States refinery, a tanker was redirected to an island port for repairs. We were engaged to value the petroleum cargo as part of the resolution of a marine insurance matter. ...

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