Public Sector Projects

Spears and Associates’ in-depth experience in the domestic and international petroleum industry places the firm in a unique position to help governments and lending institutions better understand existing and potential business conditions. Subsequently, these groups are able to make more informed decisions with respect to policies and decisions.

Spears and Associates has worked on a wide range of projects for governments and international banks, some of which include…

Exploration and Production Costs

Analysis of the costs of finding, developing and operating oil and gas fields around the world. Evaluation of the profitability and fiscal terms of the deals such as bonuses, tariffs and taxes or production sharing obligations.

Finance Projects

For the international banking community (World Bank, European Bank and export-import banks), Spears and Associates has identified and defined oilfield projects for lending, including first-of-its-kind projects in Russia.

Trade Issues

Development of factual and strategic information to support North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations and other international trade discussions.

Training in Petroleum Issues

Spears and Associates has helped train foreign economic officers stationed in U.S. embassies in the critical issues and technologies of the petroleum industry.