Industry Insight
January 2026
Celebrating the retirement of John Stermole: A Legacy Built on Integrity, Expertise and Valued Mentorship
As Investment Evaluations marks an important milestone this year, we celebrate the remarkable career of someone whose influence is woven into the very fabric of our company and the broader industry: John Stermole. After decades of service, leadership, and mentorship, John is stepping into a well-earned retirement, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shape our work for years to come.
January 2025
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October 2025
The Key Role of WACC and Opportunity Costs in
Investment Decisions & understanding Discount Rates
In economic analysis, determining the appropriate discount rate is a critical component in evaluating the present value of future cash flows. The discount rate should reflect the opportunity cost associated with an investment, enabling businesses and investors to make informed decisions. This article delves into the core aspects of
Tech Talk: Myths of Economic Evaluations in Oil and Gas Projects
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International Tech Talk with Joe Sinnott and Andrew Pederson
The Big Beautiful Bill:
Understanding the Impact of Bonus Depreciation on Economic Evaluation Models
The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has been passed and signed into law; much of the media coverage has focused on topics like the SALT deduction cap and renewable energy tax credits. While these provisions are significant for individual taxpayers and renewable energy companies
Every Employee needs to Understand Economic Evaluation
Every dollar your company spends is an investment decision and you likely have a wide berth of employees, ranging from geologists, operators and skilled tradespeople to project managers, engineers and CEOs. No matter their role, every employee should be properly equipped to incorporate economic evaluation methods into their decision making. Enhancing their understanding of how they can best contribute to or improve a process, and why or why not certain investments are made, will set your company on a path towards its greatest potential.