SERVICES

Regulatory and economic services

Project and advisor support

Providing support to those operating in regulated energy markets. WWA are experts in regulated contracts, both multi-party and individual, and look at the commercial aspects of regulatory issues.

Market surveillance, briefings and research

Identification of assets and business opportunities in gas and electricity markets

Analysis and assessment of strategic options and regulatory requirements

Regulatory due diligence for asset purchases/sales

Support for new-build projects e.g. consents, connections, etc.

Assistance on merger clearance process

Assistance in modelling e.g. evaluating regulatory risks

Support contract negotiations for gas and power contracts (short and long term)

Understanding and developing pipeline/network agreements and related tariffs"

Education and training

WWA can give training courses to meet all needs and explain complicated regulatory and market structure issues to any audience.

Tailored individual briefings for new staff

Group training on markets and policy areas

Market reports covering countries, sectors and issues

Set-up support

Licence applications in all relevant gas and power activities

Signing up to Codes e.g. Network Code, BSC and CUSC

Support in obtaining safety case clearance

Understanding your obligations e.g. Gas & Electricity Acts, Competition Act and Licence requirements

Understanding the EU – mechanics of the EU processes, key institutions, existing law and new directives/regulations.

On-going support

Working as in-house support, WWA help companies keep abreast of the changing regulatory markets, making the most of the commercial opportunities that change brings.

Timely alerts on commercially significant regulatory and political developments at UK and EU levels

Bespoke briefings on major policy initiatives from key institutions

Representation at meetings and contract negotiations

Advice and support for price controls/licence changes

Lobbying services with UK and European regulatory and governmental authorities

Preparing draft responses to regulatory consultation documents

Raising and progressing modifications to multilateral contracts

Technical and commercial services

Performance and analysis

Reviewing asset operational data to ensure that clients understand the issues surrounding their asset purchases and identifying opportunities for future improvements.

Technical and engineering due diligence for asset purchase/sales

Assessment and review of plant output, including flexibility benchmarking

Advice on performance enhancement investments and operation

Assessment of environmental risks and liabilities impacting plant performance

Review and model plant integrity including life expectancy

Assess and advise on future capital expenditure to meet legislation and maximise plant value

O and M benchmark modelling against industry norms

Modelling and asset valuation

Undertaking modelling work on assets to provide buyers and operators with cost data, as well as identifying partners for asset improvements.

Model and value CHP/Open Cycle or CCGT configurations

Provide new build costs for different plant types

Identify suitable equipment and vendors

Assess sensitivities to optimise design and associated development risks

Model plant from development stage to withdrawal including costs, programmes, heat balances and maintenance costs

CAPEX, REPEX and OPEX requirements for distribution businesses

Project management

Project management of the team of professionals associated with new build or refurbishment projects

Negotiation and award of contracts to incumbent monopolies, such as National Grid and Independent Network Owners.

Completion and submissions of Section 36 and Section 14 application

Review of tenders and awarding of contract to successful power plant contractor

Provision of regular reporting to shareholders and other key stake holders

Ongoing meetings with interest groups such as local authorities and the Environment Agency

Support for public relations work, such as material for public open days, site tours for local councillors, etc.