All Energy Consulting

AEC Stands Out From the Pack

David — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:09 +0000

In the world of energy consulting, one energy consultancy clearly stands out from the rest; namely All Energy Consulting (AEC). AEC’s principal owner and founder, David K. Bellman, has a very diverse background and education that is acurately captured by our company name — All Energy Consulting. For, unlike many energy consulting firms that specialize in one or two industry sectors or market niches, AEC’s founder has broad and in-depth experience in the natural gas, LNG, crude oil refining, petroleum marketing, power, utlities, coal, emissions, renewable, efficiency, and natural gas liquids industries. All Energy Consulting offers a network of affiliates and partners with extensive and highly esteemed careers. Network includes multi-decade experienced individuals in finance, governmental affairs, midstream, refining and crude oil evaluation, electric markets, crude oil, scenario planning, engineering, fabrication, construction, developer etc…

We positively and evocatively challenge the current thinking involving any aspect of energy use. We look for projects that offer meaningful, transformative, with impactful outcome to the marketplace or society (see projects).

Given our overall experience in so many market sectors of the international energy business, AEC is equipped to handle many different types of studies and assessments for your business or government enterprise. However, our true value comes from the projects where we convert our analysis into actual business strategy and plans for you.

Our projects fees are typically a combination of fee based service to acquiring equity in the project we are involved in. We will accept a project at no cost given the project fits the above criteria and offers us an ability to take part in the future riches.

Sample Projects:

Working with property manager/developer to transform the incentive structure of energy use and capturing the value for both the owner and society.

Working with an upstream Oil & Gas company to diversify their revenue stream while supporting their core functions.

Working with a hedge fund to find opportunities based on a fundamental views versus statistical trading approaches.

Working with a unique fabrication and construction company on business development efforts to capitalize on offshore energy uses from wind to international Oil & Gas work.

Working with regional planner to evaluate and propose an improvement plan for resource planning.

Studies and Assesment Capability:

Energy Market Analysis

AEC expertise range from:

Integrated (Oil – Gas – Coal) Supply/Demand Projections
Modeling with Game Changing Technology/Regulation/Policy
Integrated (Oil – Gas – Coal) Price Projections
Historical Price Rationale
Assessment of New Supply – Demand drivers and competitive suppliers
Competitive Market Study – Evaluate supply choices and optimize price based on reliability and other risk factors
Regulation / Policy Impact Study – Evaluate impacts to the market and/or particular assets

Power / Utility Consulting

AEC expertise range from:

Assist in developing and/or implementing a robust process for Resource Planning
Formulate a process to identify and measure risk for:
- Climate Policy and Carbon Pricing
- Renewable Subsidies
- Economy / Load Forecasting
- Market Game Changers
Develop hedging programs to mitigate price volatility
Assist in Scenario Planning
Third Party Affirmation on Strategy / Resource Plan – Support investment decisions for internal and regulatory needs
Technology Assessment – Evaluate technology on both Engineering and Financial basis
Fuel Sourcing – Help identify the optimal fuel supply sources
Regulation / Policy Impact Study – Evaluate Impacts to the Market and/or Particular Assets
Business Opportunities – Identify cross functional opportunities to extract more value (e.g. Gas Trading, Optimizing stranded assets)
Assist in formulation and design of Power Trading to balance risk and internal goals
Review energy use and develop a strategy to optimize tariffs and implement energy efficiency projects to reduce cost and potentially create income.

Coal Consulting

AEC expertise range from:

Market Studies with Supply/Demand Projections and a Risk Assessment
Identify and Measure Coal Market Risk
Competitive Market Assessment – Evaluate supply and market risk from other sources
Regulation / Policy Impact Study to Demand and Supply
Evaluate Coal Fuel Conversion Technology
Define and/or Evaluate Strategy for both Producers and Consumers
Fuel Contract Evaluation

Emissions Consulting

AEC expertise range from:

Market Studies with Supply/Demand Projections and a Risk Assessment
Assist in developing a process to evaluate emissions (CO2, SO2, NOx, HG, etc…)
Regulation / Policy Impact Study to Emissions
Price Projections
Cost to Society Analysis
Identify and Evaluate Hedging and Trading Opportunities for Emissions

Natural Gas Consulting

AEC expertise range from:

Market Studies with Supply/Demand Projections and a Risk Assessment
Identify and Evaluate Hedging and Trading Opportunities for Natural Gas
Optimize Storage and Pipeline Contracts
Price Projections
LNG Project Evaluation

Refining Consulting

AEC expertise range from:

Petroleum Products Market Studies with Supply/Demand Projections and a Risk Assessment
Identify and Evaluate Hedging and Trading Opportunities for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
Crude Oil Valuation and Pricing
Refining Technology Assessment

Optimizing and Monetizing Electric Energy Use

David — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:22:37 +0000

Electric rates are rising across the country even though fuel cost should be bringing them down. There is good to be seen in this situation. With higher rates, it is time to examine how you are using your electricity. In several markets, there are ways to actually make easy money from your electric usage. Yes – you can make money and it is easy. In addition, there are creative ways to minimize your cost by examining the various tariffs.

There has been much touted on energy efficiency. Many are saying “The best form of energy use is the one not used.” McKinsey Consulting put out a grand report highlighting the fact energy efficiency is the most cost effective way to reduce emissions. Why has energy efficiency not taken off? The business incentives have failed to develop. At All Energy Consulting, we believe it is time to be innovative in the business incentives side. Many have already spent the time and effort on the technology. It is time to deliver in the usability and practical nature of energy efficiency. All Energy Consulting is consulting with major developers and property owners to transform their business practices. Many already know energy use is far down the list of why a tenant chooses a location. Given this fact many developers and property owners have put in low cost equipment from electric heating, low cost windows, to minimal insulation. Why not flip the logic? If we know most tenants do not care about energy cost, why not charge the tenant a flat fee which is competitive enough to incentivize energy efficiency. One can turn property management into a profit center.

All Energy Consulting has examined the numbers and believe the time is now. The utilities cost are reaching new heights. Technology has allowed cost to dramatically decline in distributed technology and energy efficiency options. We can help you make a better tomorrow while making money.

Emissions & CSAPR Analysis

David — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:39:22 +0000

Cross State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) from the EPA is just around the corner. Modeling and understanding the various impacts of CSAPR can be done. We have modeled all the various regulations/policy over the past 10 years from Clean Air Act (CAA) to Waxman-Markey Carbon Bill. At AEC we not only give you forecasts, but we show you how you can do it – empowering your workforce. Completely understanding CSAPR can make and/or mitigate millions of dollars of cost for your company. Let us help you reaffirm or offer greater insights into your emissions strategy.

AEC expertise range from:

Market Studies with Supply/Demand Projections and a Risk Assessment
Assist in developing a process to evaluate emissions (CO2, SO2, NOx, HG, etc…)
Regulation / Policy Impact Study to Emissions
Price Projections
Cost to Society Analysis
Identify and Evaluate Hedging and Trading Opportunities for Emissions

Modeling

David — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:31:29 +0000

Others speak foreign languages, at AEC we speak MS Excel. Our capabilities to build complex and data intensive models are the best in the industry. We have built crude oil evaluation models, refinery linear optimization models, discounted cash flow models requiring numerous inputs from various sources, and more… It is not just the ability to design and program that gets the job done – it is in addition to already knowing your issues. Building great models require strong problem solving skills.

Besides MS Excel, our capabilities stretch into various power models available on the market. We understand the issues and processes that will confront you as attempt to model these very complicated industries. We can point out concerns and make recommendations to get you through them. Avoid analysis paralysis – it can be done. Call or email us today to get more information.

Energy Market Analysis

David — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:30:00 +0000

AEC expertise ranges from:

Integrated (Oil – Gas – Coal) Supply/Demand Projections
Modeling with Game Changing Technology/Regulation/Policy
Integrated (Oil – Gas – Coal) Price Projections
Historical Price Rationale
Assessment of New Supply – Demand drivers and competitive suppliers
Competitive Market Study – Evaluate supply choices and optimize price based on reliability and other risk factors
Regulation / Policy Impact Study – Evaluate impacts to the market and/or particular assets

Risk Assessments

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:32:27 +0000

Where will natural gas and oil prices be in 5 to 30 years? What will the US look like under various climate policies? At AEC we are here to help manage those uncertainty to help you create a robust plan for the future. Commodity and policy/regulations risk are intertwined. AEC breadth experiences in all parts of the energy chain allows us to be optimally position in a world of uncertainty. You need someone to put the pieces together so it makes sense. Information without formulation is just data. We help you convert information into knowledge – empowering your workforce. Let us help you evaluate your risk, help you create scenarios, and range bound your risk.

Competitive Market Assessments

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:21:45 +0000

Supply / Demand utlimately dictates markets not market prices resulting from inefficient signals. At AEC we know your company vision should be predicated on long-term views not near-term market gyrations. Our focus will always be on the fundamentals. Evaluating competitive markets is no different. Competition occurs with price arbritage and ingenuity. We evaluate technology for economics and engineering feasibility. We apply that knowledge into market dynamic simulations – balancing the supply and demand response. Many markets eventually evolve to a quasi Nash Equilibrium. This is ever more so in the current age of information. Let us help you asses your competitive risk whether you are entering a market or trying to maintain a hold of your current market.

Refinery Optimization Studies

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:18:43 +0000

Refineries are a complex chain of machinery. Each piece in the facilitiy does its job for the greater good of the whole. Within each part of the refinery there are levels of flexibility. This flexibility opens the door for greater optimization. Optimization should focus on the changing feedstock market to the changing landscape of product demand. Over the past few years we have seen shifts to greater distillate yields as the US market pauses on its demand growth. Many prognosticators should have seen the light many years ago. At AEC given our market sense along with our engineering principles we can help you optimize your refinery for the future.

Merger Acquisition Analysis

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:46:40 +0000

Merger & Acquisitions should be based on the long-term vision of the market and your strategy to optimize that vision. At AEC we can evaluate your merger or acquistion given the changing landscape of the commodity markets to policy/regulations changes. An M&A deal has its own impact to the vision. Many pundits lose sight of the potential market response to M&A . Given our focus on the market fundamentals, we will be able to offer insights on potential market impacts on your deal. We can help you with due dillegence and show not only potential concerns but offer solutions to those concerns.

Due Diligence Analysis

David — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 18:42:50 +0000

Preparing and evaluating requires an investigative approach. At AEC we ask the questions. We try to understanding everthing. Given our history of understanding the entire energy complex, we focus on putting things together so they make sense. When you are looking at a potential venture or acquistion we can help you do the due dillegence. There will be no rock unturned. Market risk to competitive assesments can and will be done. Let us help you in your due dilligence analysis.