In an environment where the discovery of new oil reserves is becoming more challenging, and environmental concerns and legislation raise questions regarding the handling of associated gas, the commercialisation of gas is becoming increasingly important.

The owners of such gas resources all have to solve the problem of how to monetise these assets effectively and realise the potential value of this "stranded" gas.

The monetisation of such assets is not always straightforward as there are many potential lines of development, all with differing levels of risk and reward. EPD have the experience and expertise to provide assistance with developing strategies for this resource.

EPD undertakes extensive reviews of technologies that use natural gas as a feedstock.

High level market surveys determine current and projected production capacities and prices of various available options and end products in the home and targeted regions.

Working closely with the client, in-depth evaluations of the findings are undertaken, resulting in a comprehensive summary report that enables a sound business model to be generated for incorporation into the client's long term business plan.

Activities undertaken by EPD include:

• Identifying the technologies that use natural gas as a feedstock.
• Undertaking a market survey in the targeted regions for downstream products produced from natural gas.
• Generating estimated costs.
• Producing a comprehensive final summary report with listings and recommendations.