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Assignment 1
Assignment 1
Discuss what each type of financial tool is (NPV, PI, ECV…), and what are the strengths and weaknesses of each tool.
NPV: Net present value (NPV) is the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value o
planning to analyze the profitability of a projected investment or project.
The following formula is used to calculate NPV:
NPV=∑24_(𝑡=1)^𝑛▒𝑅𝑡/(1+𝑖)𝑡
where:
Rt=Net cash inflowoutflows during a single period t
i=Discount rate or return that could be earned inalternative investments
t=Number of timer periods
PI: Productivity index (PI) The productivity index is defined as the flow rate per unit pressure drop and serves as a
PI=𝑞/(𝑝−𝑃𝑤𝑓)
ECV: Expected commercial value (ECV) is what a company seeks in terms of maximizing the value of commercial
2. Calculate and fill in the table balnks, place your decision of "GO" or "KILL" under each scenario.
Scenario 1
Present Development Commercialization
Scenario 1 Net Present Value Ranking
Value Cost Cost
Zulu 30 3 2 25 3
Alpha 2 2 1 -1 8
Tango 4 0.5 0.75 2.75 6
Beta 5 3 2 0 7
Sierra 42 4.5 8 29.5 2
Echo 10 7 5 -2 9
Romeo 27 4 2 21 4
Oscar 8 1 0.5 6.5 5
Lima 69 10 5 54 1
Scen
Probability of
Present Development Commercialization Probablity of
Scenario 3 Technical
Value Cost Cost Commercial Success
Success
Scen
Probability of
Present Development Commercialization Probablity of
Scenario 4 Technical
Value Cost Cost Commercial Success
Success
3. Based on the decision made above, discuss the similarities and differences in thouse outcomes.
and weaknesses of each tool.
h inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time. NPV is used in capital budgeting and investment
nit pressure drop and serves as an indication of the production potential of a well. It is defined as:
mizing the value of commercial appeal and worth of a portfolio, while working within certain budget constraints.
Decision
GO
KILL
GO
KILL
GO
KILL
GO
GO
GO
Profit Cost
Solver
Ranking Decision
Decision 63.75 20.25
1 GO 1 88.25 22.75
9 KILL 0
4 GO 1
7 KILL 0
2 KILL 0
8 KILL 0
6 KILL 0
3 GO 1
5 GO 1
as:
dget constraints.
ECV Solver
Sum of Costs Ranking Decision
PI Decision
1.0 5.0 2 GO 1
-1.1 3.0 7 KILL 0
0.6 1.3 5 KILL 0
-0.9 5.0 8 KILL 0
1.3 12.5 1 GO 1
-1.1 12.0 9 KILL 0
0.4 6.0 3 GO 1
0.2 1.5 6 GO 1 ECV
0.1 15.0 4 KILL 0 10.9461
ECV Solver
Sum of Costs Ranking Decision
PI Decision
0.6 5.0 2 GO 1
-1.1 3.0 7 KILL 0
0.1 1.3 5 GO 1
-0.9 5.0 8 KILL 0
0.5 12.5 1 KILL 0
-1.1 12.0 9 KILL 0
0.4 6.0 3 GO 1
-0.1 1.5 6 KILL 0 ECV
0.1 15.0 4 KILL 0 3.5765
COST
25.0
COST
12.3