the past 12 years, Quest Offshore's consulting division has been commissioned by leading energy companies, industrial conglomerates, tier one OEMs, the finance industry and other members of the supply chain as well as industry lobby groups to provide expertise in assessing the current and future market conditions of a variety of offshore oil and gas related industries.They have successfully assisted their clients in understanding the complex dynamics of the global oil and gas production and exploration market, and have provided expert analyses allowing them to make optimal strategic decisions in reaching their short and long-term goals.

Despite the negative implications of and uncertainties around today's lower oil price environment, Quest believes that significant opportunities exist for companies willing to make immediate long-term strategic decisions. As with any significant structural shift in a large industry, the recent outlook changes will create inefficient market situations that well-positioned and opportunistic companies will be able to seize. Quest expects that as oil prices begin to stabilize, merger and acquisition activity will increase. Suppliers to project development activities will undergo significant restructuring, reshuffling the dynamics of most offshore oilfield service markets. Companies who take advantage of these opportunities will be well positioned for the next growth cycle.

Quest's consultancy practice works with clients to provide comprehensive data-driven advice and analytics. Using our market expertise and in-depth analysis, Quest can assist in planning for and reaching your business development goals. Through Quest's strategic advisory services, sector specialists work with you to identify profitable opportunities to maximize your company's current market position as well as identify valuable targets to expand your offerings. Markets in which we have extensive relevant experience include:

Market Due Diligence
* * Mergers & Acquisitions
* * Initial Public Offerings
* * Debt Transactions
* * Litigation Support

Offshore Market Positioning
* * Barriers to Entry
* * Competitor Analysis
* * Cost Analysis
* * Supply Chain Analytics

Re-organization/Efficiency
* * Market Assessments
* * Cost Analysis and Reductions
* * Growth Opportunities
* * Market Modeling