General
Equilibrium, Market, Spatial Modelling and Data
Analysis
ACIL Tasman has extensive experience
in applying modelling techniques to provide solutions
to economic questions.
We have developed leading models of
Australian gas and electricity markets, the Australian
economy, transport modal decisions, water supply
options and location issues.
ACIL Tasman also has the capability
to provide financial and policy evaluation models
which can be used in scenario and planning analysis,
regulatory pricing determinations and ad hoc analysis.
ACIL Tasman’s modelling capabilities
have been utilised by both private and public sector
clients for:
• commercial due diligence
• cost benefit, triple bottom line and real options
analysis
• economic, financial and regional modelling
• market analysis and forecasting
• resource allocation analysis
• strategic planning of supply options.
Electricity and gas market
modelling
ACIL Tasman combines consultants’
knowledge and expertise with our energy market models
PowerMark, GasMark and GasMark Global to provide
analytical and strategic advice on energy markets.
These models have been used by industry
and government to assist in:
• asset valuations and due diligence,
including risk assessment
• the timing of new developments
• gas and electricity procurement and contracting
• forecasting and scenario planning.
Real options evaluation
ACIL Tasman uses real options valuation
techniques to support investment planning, management
and decision making in the presence of substantial
levels of uncertainty.
Application of these tools has included the management
of risk in highly volatile water, energy, R&D
and commodity markets and long term development
of the operational capabilities in the Australian
Defence Force.
General equilibrium modelling
ACIL Tasman has developed one of Australia’s
leading models for analysing the economic impacts
of policy and commercial decisions.
Tasman Global is a state-of-the-art,
dynamic model of the world economy, capable of analysing
issues at global, national and sub-national levels.
ACIL Tasman has applied this model to undertake
policy analysis, project evaluation and economic
impact analysis across a wide range of sectors.
Transport modelling
ACIL Tasman has provided modelling
support in transport projects, including:
• forecasting the total freight market
(by origin, destination and commodity)
• forecasting freight mode shares using surveys
and a logit model of modal choice
• analysis of freight operating costs
• econometric analysis of freight and passenger
growth.
Spatial modelling and data
analysis
ACIL Tasman’s staff are experienced
in applying the latest Geographical Information
Systems (“GIS”) in economic consultancy.
The ability to map and explore spatial
links between economic, social, demographic and
physical data has numerous benefits. Almost any
economic problem that contains the question “Where?”
can be enlightened through the use of GIS.
ACIL Tasman has combined GIS capabilities
with Tasman Global to assess the overall impact
of changes in economic activity and/or productivity
in a regional economy.
Typical consultancy tasks include:
• urban and regional planning
• natural resource management
• infrastructure planning
• market supply and demand analysis
• policy impact studies
• identification of priority areas for service provision.
Regulatory pricing models
Regulated entities in a variety of
water and energy markets have engaged ACIL Tasman
to provide modelling support for the calculation
of the revenue required in pricing determinations.
Our models include regulatory, financial
and asset management planning components.
We have also provided a variety of detailed tariff
models and models of tariff basket price controls.
Business competitiveness model
An international benchmarking model
is available to examine the attractiveness of regions
for major investment. The model draws on extensive,
publicly available datasets on world competitiveness,
complemented by survey data.
Further information can be obtained
by contacting:
Denise
Ironfield
David
Campbell
Chris
Summerfield
