Organization Alert: Energy Security Analysis Inc.

“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” -- Winston Churchill

Desulfurization research ranges from basic research, to bench scale experiments, to pilot plant testing, to full commercialization. At some point along this path you will be concerned with the economics of the technology. Will implementation result in a return on investment that justifies the significant capital expenditures required?

This is where employing an outside consultant like ESAI – Energy Security Analysis Inc. (www.esai.com) might be useful. According to its Web …

“ESAI, founded in 1984, provides market research and strategic advisory services to energy and power markets. ESAI provides a framework for interpreting and prioritizing empirical market data and industry information. ESAI provides detailed analysis of energy and power markets and explains future market trends. With its unique database, proven analytical techniques, and ESAI’s team of energy and power experts, there is no question ESAI cannot answer.”

Here are three specific examples of the support provided …

“A refiner is thinking of adding a coker to a refinery. We examine the market and relevant regulations for the specific volume, specification and mix of petroleum products that will be produced by this new unit, and provide a written outlook with recommendations and a presentation regarding the prices the client can expect for those products.

“An oil and gas producer is rethinking the pricing regime for its crude oil and turns to us for an assessment of where the greatest value for that crude may be attained, and how its pricing should compare with competitors in that region. We respond with a series of customized memos and presentation to each of the stakeholders in the project.

“A national government turns to us for advice on the future of alternative fuels and their impact on this country’s product exports in the traditional energy markets. We respond with a written report, a series of excel files and a presentation.”

Desulfurization is a broad topic … the search tips and tricks offered in this blog can help you and your colleagues narrow your focus. Bookmark this blog (http://www.desulf.blogspot.com/) for future reference.