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Project Feasibility
If you build it, will they come? Whether it is examining future supply and demand scenarios, assessment of a specific technology, or a complete technological and economic analysis for a new project, our consultants can give you the full spectrum of project feasibility analyses.
Case Studies
Negative Project Outlook Hits Shareholder Value: What was Known and When?
October 1, 2020
Disputes between owners and EPC contractors, are often about schedule and budget. Baker & O'Brien was engaged to opine on the impact of the extreme climate location on project execution considering personnel capabilities and the quality of fabrication and construction work. Our findings pertaining to mitigation plans, field modifications, logistics plans, site living conditions and labor productivity were presented to an arbitral tribunal in report and orally.
The Value of Outsourcing a Specialty Chemical
January 1, 2016
This dispute pertains to the acquisition of a specialty chemical business, whose product contained an ozone-depleting substance that could not be legally marketed. Baker & O'Brien was called in to assess technology and the capital cost for improvements to meet environmental regulations as opposed to plant closure and alternative product outsourcing. We presented our expert opinions during an arbitration proceeding.
Not in My Back Yard
January 1, 2019
A "legally non-conforming use" of an oil and gas production facility in an area rezoned for urbanization was terminated. Some jurisdictions allow for removal of use without compensation following a reasonable amortization period. Baker & O'Brien determined the amortization period based on capital investment, operating expenses, and fair return on investment. Our expert report was presented in local public hearings.