The energy and mining industries are in a period of dramatic change. Utilities are adapting to deregulation and planning new strategies to meet America’s growing need for electricity in a complex regulatory environment. Coal and other energy producers are facing high demand, prices, and capital requirements in a period of unprecedented interest in energy security, self sufficiency, and environmental concern. Alternative fuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol, are growing rapidly in production and importance. Mining companies are facing record demand for basic commodities to fuel growth of developing and developed countries throughout the world. And all of these industries face unique transportation challenges as traditional supply chains strain to keep up with customer demand.

Meeting market needs and overcoming challenges in this complex and changing environment requires a wide range of skills. Norbridge capabilities in this space include:

• Market research and benchmarking
• Strategic planning
• Regulatory strategy
• Supply chain management and optimization
• Process improvement
• Procurement

See our Case Studies and White Papers for selected examples of our work.

Norbridge staff have conducted many projects for energy and mining companies. Examples include:

• Regulatory strategy for a major utility
• Transportation strategy for a utility, coal producer, and steel producer
• Supply chain improvement for a utility
• Process improvement for a coal producer at multiple coal mines, including one of the largest in the U.S.
• Parts procurement analysis for a coal producer

All of these projects draw on Norbridge core capabilities – in-depth analysis, strategy development and innovation to create value for our clients and assist them in making better decisions.