ECONOMIC CONSULTING ASSOCIATES

Gas distribution cost assessment for Ofgem

Ofgem required support to develop cost assessment methodologies for energy network price controls to come into effect from April 2021.  In particular Ofgem sought advice on the approach to econometric modelling, real price effects, regional factor and business support...

Gas Pricing principles and market reforms, Egypt

ECA worked with the Government of Egypt to help establish a consistent approach to manage the process of fuel subsidy reforms over a 5-year period, including specific components on communications and social protection. The key issue for this study was identifying the...

Northern Ireland Utility regulator gas division support

ECA provided sustained support for six months to the Northern Ireland Utility Regulator during a Competition Commission inquiry, leading on key areas of analysis including drafting of papers and attendance at inquiry hearings.

Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) feasibility study

Review of IAP feasibility study assessing the economic and commercial feasibility. Demand forecasts, supply assessments, possible offtake points and cost structures were evaluated to identify the competitiveness of gas transported through IAP and the economic and...

LNG site options, Myanmar

ECA supported MJM Energy in a rapid assessment of alternative sites for a proposed LNG receiving terminal in Myanmar. The country faces severe shortfalls in domestic gas production relative to its rapidly growing demand driven by economic development and increasing...

Gas transmission tariffs, Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland must introduce the EU network codes by 2017 but must also manage the transitional period until then. ECA was engaged to support on a broad range of regulatory and pricing issues. ECA was asked to provide specialised consultancy support to assist the...