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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.
February 2024
The F-150 Lightning Lariat vs the gas-powered Lariat: an Economic Evaluation
There is a big push for electric vehicles these days, but what really makes the most economic sense for my bank account?  I currently drive an F150 to serve my Colorado Lifestyle, so let’s explore a Service Evaluation comparing the F-150 Lightning Lariat (EV) to the gas-powered Lariat, and determine which one would be the most cost effective...