6 calculators for project economics, tariff analysis, and cost evaluation
Calculate the net present value of pipeline, compressor station, and processing facility projects using discounted cash flow analysis with customizable discount rates, project lifespans up to 30 years, and multi-period cash flow projections.
Combined NPV and IRR investment analysis for midstream capital projects. Compare hurdle rates against weighted average cost of capital (WACC), evaluate go/no-go investment decisions, and rank competing project alternatives by risk-adjusted returns.
Determine simple and discounted payback periods for midstream infrastructure investments. Evaluate capital recovery timelines for gathering systems, treating facilities, and compression assets with sensitivity analysis on commodity prices and throughput volumes.
Build comprehensive operating cost budgets for pipeline systems and gas processing plants. Itemize labor, chemical, power, maintenance, and compliance costs with per-unit throughput analysis ($/MCF, $/BOE) for benchmarking against industry averages.
Stochastic NPV with triangular CAPEX/revenue/OPEX/life/ramp/decline; P10/P50/P90, probability-of-profitability, histogram, and one-at-a-time tornado sensitivity.
Calculate pipeline transportation tariffs using FERC cost-of-service methodology. Determine rate base, depreciation schedules, return on equity, income tax allowances, and cost allocation between demand and commodity charges for interstate and intrastate pipelines.
Compare natural gas engine versus diesel engine fuel costs for compressor drives, pumping stations, and power generation. Evaluate total cost of ownership including fuel efficiency, maintenance intervals, emissions compliance costs, and lifecycle economics at varying commodity prices.
Use for go/no-go decisions on new pipelines, compressor stations, and processing plants
Use for annual budgeting, cost optimization, and equipment selection
Use for rate filings, tariff negotiations, and transportation cost analysis per FERC methodology
Discounted cash flow theory, discount rate selection, terminal value, and sensitivity analysis for midstream projects.
Internal rate of return methodology, WACC calculation, hurdle rates, and capital budgeting decision criteria.
FERC cost-of-service methodology, rate base computation, depreciation, and demand/commodity charge allocation.
Simple vs. discounted payback methods, capital recovery concepts, and investment timing analysis.
OPEX estimation methods, cost drivers for pipeline and processing operations, and industry benchmarking.
Fuel economics comparison, thermal efficiency, emissions factors, and lifecycle cost analysis for driver selection.