Energy, utilities & infrastructure - market & value advisory issues

The global energy market is experiencing a period of rapid change and increased competition due to the liberalisation of the gas and power markets worldwide; the consolidation of major players; the privatisation of private utility assets; and the introduction of new technology. In addition, globalisation, price volatility and environmental pressures have all contributed to making it increasingly challenging for energy companies to create value for their shareholders.

In this changeable market it is critical to take the right strategic decisions and PricewaterhouseCoopers can offer clients solid industry knowledge, regulatory know-how and commercial experience, combined with a strong understanding of local markets. In addition to the UK, PwC's energy advisers have worked in 32 countries worldwide, including China, India and Saudi Arabia.

Our services include

• Upstream strategy, restructuring and transactions
• Downstream strategy, restructuring and transactions
• Climate change
• Valuations
• Auctions, trading, market modelling
• Contract disputes
• Regulation, competition and ISOs/TSOs and pricing
• Real options valuation (energy and non-energy) and capital allocation
• Mining, nuclear, metals and water
• Renewables and technology

Our experts also publish the leading quarterly newsletter Power deals, as well as the industry newsletters Supply essentials and Energy trading, providing insightful comment on the industry.

PwC has also published a response, Commitment to a 'carbon-lite' economy, to the UK government's 2003 Energy white paper 'Our energy future - creating a low carbon economy,' which assesses the impact of the white paper on business and identifying the opportunities and constraints in a number of key areas: renewables, energy infrastructure, greenhouse gases and emissions trading, consumer targets, and commitment to research.