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UK, London - 16 August 2010
Does the Government have the political will to change direction on UK energy policy? asks Arthur D. Little
The UK Government’s first annual Energy Statement recently acknowledged the ongoing need to realign UK energy policy in order to implement an environmentally responsible, secure and cost-efficient energy infrastructure. Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little believes that the inconsistent policies so far pursued seem destined to deliver a high cost, low quality infrastructure – and asks whether the current Government is willing to turn this situation around.
Central to the Government’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 34% below their 1990 levels by 2020 are the increase in the proportion of electricity generated from renewable sources, and energy efficiency measures. In Realigning UK Energy Policy, Arthur D. Little analyses how realistic and cost-effective some of the measures outlined for reaching this target really are:
UK, London - 29 June 2010
Is Nuclear New Build more a Management than a Technology Challenge? asks Arthur D. Little
Global management consultancy Arthur D. Little has produced a major new study that examines the management and technology issues facing nuclear new build projects and provides a comprehensive framework to help owners overcome potential obstacles and reduce risk. "Nuclear New Build Unveiled" analyzes the current status of and trends within the nuclear industry, particularly in the context of many projects being run on very tight time schedules by teams with little or no experience of nuclear new build.
The study concludes that, besides its technical complexity, the management issues of a nuclear new build are often underestimated and call for professional management of the venture.
UK, London - 17 December 2009
Arthur D. Little: Time for Change – new asset management practices needed at international oil companies
New report reveals oil companies need practical measures to deal with the complex changes in delivering reserves replacement
A new report by Arthur D. Little urges international oil companies (IOCs) to rethink traditional models of asset management and consider moving towards a more integrated and cross-asset view in order to ensure long-term success in a changing marketplace. In “Time for Change – Oil Company Asset Management,” the consultancy’s Energy and Sustainability practices argue that traditional asset-based organization and asset lifecycle management systems are not sufficient for the road ahead.
UK, London - 08 July 2009
Joseph L. Coote, International Energy & Chemicals Executive Heads Arthur D. Little’s Worldwide Energy & Chemicals Practice
Arthur D. Little Expands its Global Reach with Industry Leader
Arthur D. Little (ADL), the leading global management consultancy, linking strategy, technology and innovation, is pleased to announce that Joseph L. Coote has joined as the firm’s new Global Energy & Chemicals Practice Leader. Joseph has over 20 years of international consulting and business management experience, with a focus on the energy and chemicals sectors. His background spans both premier industrial and world-class consulting companies, and provides the foundation and vision to accelerate the growth of Arthur D. Little’s energy and chemicals practices worldwide.
UK, London - 06 April 2009
Arthur D. Little: In an era of cost-cutting, how can oil companies maximize capital investment potential?
A new report warns firms against cutting capital investment programmes for short-term financial savings
After a meteoric crash in oil prices over the last nine months, a new report released today by management consultancy Arthur D. Little urges oil companies to look even more closely at the economic viability of their current project portfolio. Until recently, the high price of oil has driven 14% annual growth in E&P (Exploration and Production) capital spending. However, with the potential for such spending to shrink by as much as 10% in 2009, “Managing Capital Investment Programs” argues that firms must re-think their approach to managing these projects in order to encourage internal coordination and cost-savings whilst avoiding project failure.
UK, London - 10 December 2008
Arthur D. Little: Expat skill transfer has not delivered
A new report by Arthur D. Little finds that the promise of localizing talent in the Middle East oil & gas industry has yet to be realized
Forty years on and the Middle East’s oil and gas sector still relies on a highly paid, short-term, expatriate workforce to exploit development and exploration opportunities in the region, according to a new report released today by global management consultancy Arthur D. Little. Despite the region’s original intention of developing a local talent pool through a gradual and systemic knowledge and skills transfer, today the Middle East’s national oil companies (NOCs) continue to rely on expatriate talent. The report, “Expat Games,” warns that as NOCs seek to expand their presence in the global energy market against the background of an ageing expatriate workforce, the pressure is now greater than ever before to develop local capability and local opportunities.
UK, London - 21 October 2008
Arthur D. Little predicts consolidation and globalization for maturing subsea oil and gas sector
As oil prices continue to rise and deepwater reserves demonstrate increasing appeal to national oil giants, the subsea oil and gas sector faces significant challenges to ensure future growth, according to a new report launched today by global management consultancy Arthur D. Little. The report, "Opportunities and threats in the maturing subsea market", warns that shortages of skilled personnel, production equipment supply constraints, and limited access to raw materials are critical factors the sector must overcome to ensure continued growth in the next five to 10 years.
UK, London - 16 October 2008
Arthur D. Little warns regulators: Address Gallagher Review now or risk early grave for biofuels industry
Three months after Gallagher findings announced, biofuels industry innovators and investors remain uncertain about future investment
Unless governments begin to act now on policy initiatives to regulate the potential negative impacts of biofuels, the industry risks losing its momentum and failing to realise its role in the renewable energy mix, warns a new report released today by Arthur D. Little, the global management consultancy. The report, "What future for biofuels?" explores the likely impact the Gallagher Review of the indirect effects of biofuels production will have, not only on UK energy policy, but on the long term viability of the global biofuels industry.
UK, London - 13 October 2008
Global strategy and business development expert joins Arthur D. Little’s Energy & Utilities practice
Peter Hughes to bring international market strategy experience to ADL’s global energy clients
International management and business development expert Peter Hughes has been appointed a Director with management consultancy Arthur D. Little’s Global Energy & Utilities practice. He will work closely with energy and utility clients across the global practice, contributing his industry knowledge and expertise to the consultancy’s growing energy business.
UK, London - 07 October 2008
New report warns technical investment necessary to ensure offshore wind’s role in Europe’s renewable energy mix
Arthur D. Little urges offshore wind energy developers to improve upon 60% availability through dedicated offshore testing facilities, R&D investment, and industry collaboration
Despite being clean, green, and supported by policy makers, according to a report released today by global management consultancy Arthur D. Little, offshore wind faces significant barriers to cementing its position as a key component of Europe's future renewable energy mix. The new study, "All at sea", suggests that despite strong progress to date, supply constraints, logistical difficulties, and technical barriers could lead to stalled expansion in the sector, with wide-reaching implications for meeting EU renewable energy targets and the industry's development outside of Europe, particularly in the US and Asia.