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Valuing Renewable Fuels Assets
Case Study August 20, 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.
...After the Storm: How Hurricanes Influence LNG Facilities and Natural Gas Hub Pricing
Energy Insights August 12, 2024
Investigating the Consequences of an Offshore Pipeline Leak
Case Study July 26, 2024
Concerning an offshore subsea pipeline leak allegedly caused by a ship anchor strike, Baker & O’Brien was requested to assess the pipeline company’s emergency actions and tactical response. As part of this assignment, we visited the offshore p...
Mercury Contaminates the Sale of an Offshore Gas Pipeline
Case Study July 26, 2024
An oil and gas company purchased a subsea gas pipeline and claimed the seller had withheld information about mercury contamination in the pipeline, which impacted its value. Baker & O’Brien’s consultants examined the information available abou...
Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing: From Toxic to Tort
Case Study July 26, 2024
A laboratory technician at a synthetic butadiene rubber manufacturing plant alleged that his exposure to the probable carcinogen while collecting and analyzing product samples from reactors caused his blood disorder. Baker & O’Brien assessed h...
Renewables – The New “Crude” Feedstocks?
Presentation/Webinar June 27, 2024
Post-Hurricane Damages Compound Hot Work Risks
Case Study April 19, 2024
In this personal injury case, a refinery heater damaged beyond repair during a hurricane was being dismantled when sparks from the cutting tool ignited oil spilling from the heater tubes. We were asked to identify the cause and responsibilities fo...
Renewable Diesel – What’s in a Spec?
Case Study April 19, 2024
A refinery sold diesel derived from co-processed renewable feedstocks that customers later claimed damaged vehicle engines and contaminated storage tanks; poor cold-flow properties were suspected. Baker & O’Brien’s consultants stepped in and e...
Butane Blending into Gasoline – How Profitable is it?
Case Study April 19, 2024
A surge in natural gas production sparked increased competition for blending butane into gasoline. A dispute arose between two blenders and Baker & O’Brien was hired to develop a comprehensive economic model of a butane blending business. Our ...
Q4 2023: U.S. Refining Margins Continue to Fall
RIF February 23, 2024
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