Economic Commercial Value

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Quiz: Economic Commercial Value in Oil & Gas

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

1. Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in calculating Economic Commercial Value (ECV)? a) Resource size and quality b) Production cost c) Market price d) Company's marketing budget

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    <p>d) Company's marketing budget </p>
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2. What is the purpose of sensitivity analysis in relation to ECV? a) To determine the optimal production rate. b) To assess the project's viability under different scenarios. c) To calculate the project's lifespan. d) To estimate the transportation costs.

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    <p>b) To assess the project's viability under different scenarios. </p>
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3. What does a positive Net Present Value (NPV) indicate? a) The project will generate losses. b) The project is expected to be profitable. c) The project's Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is zero. d) The project's lifespan is too short.

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    <p>b) The project is expected to be profitable. </p>
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4. Why is ECV a crucial metric in the oil and gas industry? a) It helps companies understand the environmental impact of their projects. b) It allows companies to determine the fair price of oil and gas. c) It assists in making informed decisions about project selection and investment allocation. d) It sets the minimum amount of oil or gas production required for a project to be considered viable.

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    <p>c) It assists in making informed decisions about project selection and investment allocation. </p>
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5. What does the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) represent? a) The rate of return expected by investors. b) The discount rate at which the project's NPV equals zero. c) The minimum oil price required for the project to be profitable. d) The amount of capital invested in the project.

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    <p>b) The discount rate at which the project's NPV equals zero. </p>
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Exercise: ECV Analysis

Scenario:

An oil and gas company is considering a new offshore drilling project. They have gathered the following information:

• Estimated Oil Reserves: 10 million barrels
• Oil Price: $75 per barrel
• Production Cost: $40 per barrel
• Development Costs: $500 million
• Project Lifespan: 10 years
• Discount Rate: 10%
• Taxes and Royalties: 30%

Task:

1. Estimate the annual revenue from oil sales.
2. Calculate the annual net cash flow after deducting production costs, taxes, and royalties.
3. Calculate the project's Net Present Value (NPV).

Hint: You can use a spreadsheet or financial calculator to perform these calculations.

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