Archive 2007

Dynamic DCF and real option analysis of energy resource projects
26 October 2007, Calgary

Dr. Laughton and Dr Michael Samis of Amec conducted a seminar on "Dynamic DCF and real option analysis of energy resource projects" to the Calgary chapter of PRMIA (The Professional Risk Managers' International Association) on 26 October 2007.

Three case studies were discussed:

• Building an upgrader for an Alberta SAGD project: yes or no?
• Valuing the equity and government claims on a coal bed methane project in Alberta
• Valuing the option to use bitumen to produce steam for an Alberta SAGD project

AUSIMM project evaluation conference
18-21 June 2007, Melbourne Australia

A paper co-authored by Dr. Laughton, Dr. Michael Samis of Amec and Dr. Graham Davis of the Colorado School of Mines was given in the AUSIMM (Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy) project evlauaiton conference on 20 June 2007.

Using stochastic DCF and real option monte carlo simulation to analyse the impacts of contingent taxes on mining projects

Real asset design, selection and management: The role of asset valuation in the decision-making process
12 June 2007, Stavanger Norway

Dr. Laughton gave a workshop on "Real asset design, selection and management: The role of asset valuation in the decision-making process" in Stavanger, Norway on 12 June 2007.

Using dynamic DCF and real options to value and manage natural resource projects
23-25 May 2007, Toronto

Dr. Laughton assisted Dr Michael Samis of Amec and Dr. Graham Davis of the Colorado School of Mines in giving a course on "Using dynamic DCF and real options to value and manage natural resource projects" in Toronto on 23-25 May 2007.