Assess upstream investment opportunities and above-ground risk with one tool
Established in 1993, E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk (formerly known as PEPS) is a service that allows you to assess country E&P above-ground attractiveness and quickly benchmark countries utilizing our proprietary ratings for 110+ countries, underpinned by the latest legal, contractual, fiscal, and petroleum-sector risk analysis. Subscribe to our E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk service by module or by geography so you can:
- Shortlist countries for deeper analysis
- Enhance returns from exploration investment
- Understand and manage above-ground risk and emerging threats
- Reduce research and improve workflows
- Enhance preparations for negotiations with host governments
Service Modules
E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk provides detailed research and analysis, as well as E&P attractiveness ratings based on the following modules:
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Legal & Contractual
- Online laws and contracts library of current and historical upstream-focused legislation and regulations
- Detailed reports analyzing most impactful and relevant legislation, regulations, and contractual terms for 130+ countries
- Country E&P legal and contractual risk ratings for 110+ countries
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Fiscal
- Modeling results for 190+ regimes
- Regime overviews, economic modeling guides, fiscal analysis
- Country E&P Fiscal attractiveness ratings for 110+ countries
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Oil & Gas Risk
- Political, economic, regulatory, and operational risk analysis
- Country profiles
- Country petroleum sector risk ratings for 110+ countries
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E&P Activity and Success
- Historical annual country-level E&P activity and success data for 150+ countries
- Past awards information for 100+ countries
- Ratings based on country-level activity and success for 110+ countries
E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk in Practice
In order to negotiate with a prospective partner, a multinational energy, fuels, and power company needed to understand the level of prior offshore experience being required by host governments. The company used E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk to compile a report that indicated clearly which countries required prior offshore drilling experience and which ones didn’t—as well as the specific requirements in each case.
The business development manager of a large petroleum company asked to meet with one of our analysts to get further advice on a country in which his company has a particular investment interest. During the meeting the manager noted that the company relies heavily on E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk to gather all the initial information it needs to make the investment decision, without having to engage third parties for this service.
An E&P company was preparing an investment presentation in which it wanted to show how Brazilian terms compared to those of other countries. The company used E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk to gather all the necessary information.
A client in a large E&P firm explained that the company uses E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk during the initial stage (screening/ preparation/ pre-negotiation) of the investment process because its new ventures and legal teams prefer to conduct assessments without alerting the potential investment recipient and any related company
Coverage
E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk rates 110+ countries and monitor activities in 175+ (countries in light grey are not covered).
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Unparalleled Experience
For decades, we've monitored the global energy sector, using expert insights, software, and proprietary data to help you assess value, manage risk, and seize opportunities to achieve success.
Global Intelligence
With coverage of over 200 countries and territories, we offer data that is not only comprehensive but also global in scope, supporting your international and regional projects.
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Our independent expertise allows us to provide unbiased, industry-specific guidance that helps our clients navigate complex market dynamics.
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Gain access to upstream data and insights delivered when and how you need it. From the established to the cutting edge – all via multiple platforms that can give you a decisive edge over the competition.
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AI-Driven Technology
We leverage advanced AI/ML technologies—from geological datasets to E&P software and analytics, to asset transaction value research—enabling AI-driven efficiencies for smarter, faster decision-making in the upstream energy industry.
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