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Thoughtful Analysis, Intelligent Answers, Powerful Decision Making

Energy Decisions Group provides unique business insights, robust data analysis and powerful analytics to help senior-level energy, oil & gas executives:

  • Make sense of the real-world market dynamics impacting their business,
  • Understand the strategic and operational options available to them at every decision point, and
  • Pinpoint a clear decision path based on predictable outcomes.

In today’s information world, it’s easy to quickly become overwhelmed by information, casual observers’ commentary and recommendations, and Big Data.  We combine sector expertise with a unique, straight-to-the-source research methodology.  Our approach enables us to cut through the noise so we can synthesize insights and propose actionable recommendations that enable you to confidently make decisions and manage risk while driving your business in the right direction.

Not only do we show you the path forward, but we also provide the WHY… because we know you not only have to base your decisions on real-world information and sound reasoning, but you also need to explain WHY to win buy in from your key stakeholders.

What Makes Us Unique

Our Primary Research, Straight-to-the-Source Approach to Getting Answers.

We provide access to a brand of information and insights you simply cannot find anywhere else.  Unfortunately, most other energy sector business intelligence and market research firms offer business research reports based heavily – and in some cases, exclusively – on secondary research, news articles, investment analyst commentary, and market projections, all prepared by inexperienced labor outsourced overseas.  As you know, that methodology simply doesn’t cut it when you need to:  a.) dig below the surface to grasp the underlying details, and b.) trust the source of information on which you are basing million-dollar decisions.

Energy Decisions Group is different!  Whether we are developing a new syndicated “off-the-shelf” report or working side-by-side with a client on a customized research engagement, our approach is the same.  We go straight to the source – senior-level energy industry executives living, breathing and working in your business environment and facing the same decisions as you every day – to gather data, insights, innovative business practices, and practically any other type of information you need to know.  Our expertise lies in our ability to network among these senior-level executives (your peers and competitors), and to collect and synthesize highly sought after, oftentimes sensitive, even guarded, information – that which most would consider “unattainable.”  This research model enables us to:

  • Tell the complete narrative,
  • Identify potential pitfalls based on the real-world experiences of your peers and competitors,
  • Pinpoint recommendations and outline an action plan for your organization, and
  • Support it all with validated evidence (not conjecture) from those who have been in your shoes so you can build a strong case for support among your key stakeholders.

Rely on us for your business intelligence needs.  We will apply this primary research-based, straight-to-the-source methodology to get answers to virtually any question, business challenge or decision point you can throw at us!


A Boutique Firm Offering Global Management Consulting-Level Expertise.

We offer our clients what we believe are the greatest benefits of a perfect marriage of two very different worlds.  Work with us, and you will enjoy all the advantages of a boutique business research and advisory firm, including:

  • Tailored solutions to your most pressing questions and trickiest business challenges
  • Unrelenting focus on exceeding your expectations
  • Unmatched, personalized, hands-on, full attention to meeting your business intelligence and decision support needs
  • Genuine, deep working relationships with practical, down-to-earth professionals, that: ) are built on trust and accountability, b.) bridge the gap from one project to another, and c.) outlast the tumult of job moves, career advancements and life changes; and
  • Top-notch professionals who are driven to pursue brilliance and excellence in all we do, pierce the boundaries of our comfort zones at every opportunity, and leverage unparalleled creativity and perseverance for our clients’ benefit…

…while also benefitting from global management consulting-level expertise.  Our team has decades of experience solving the business challenges and meeting the decision support needs of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations, as well as smaller and mid-size companies working to become the next trailblazers, upstarts and catalysts for change in their industries.  We count among our clients numerous corporation board members; C-level, VP-, director- and manager-level executives; as well as industry consultants, federal/state/local governments, investment firms, bankers, attorneys and industry analysts.  In addition to our growing library of energy, oil & gas business intelligence reports, presentation slide decks and databases, we offer bespoke solutions to address your unique needs – not the canned, templated deliverables that you often get from the global “big box” management consulting firms.

We take pride in the fact that our team members are:  dedicated, highly-responsive, flexible, engaging, creative, selective, persuasive, naturally curious, innovative, entrepreneurial, high-achieving, motivated, specialized, caring, and… well, you’ll just have to work with us to find out more!  Reach out to us to learn more about Energy Decisions Group and discover how we can craft a solution to your business information needs today!

Our Trusted-Partner Philosophy

We approach every client engagement with the same philosophy – we are your trusted business partner.  This philosophy is what drives us.  What does this mean for you?  It means…

  • You can expect us to take a vested interest in solving your business’s challenges.

We will work hand-in-hand with you as an extension of your team to understand the intricacies of your business, the challenges you face, and the decisions you must make.

  • We exude a “whatever-it-takes” attitude and unparalleled dedication to our (your) work.

Need a report delivered within the hour?  No problem.  Unscheduled, late-night conference call?  No problem.  We do whatever it takes to meet our clients’ needs.

  • We take to heart your investment in us and your desire to manage project risk.

We know there is always some level of risk associated with partnering outside your organization to find answers and drive change in your business.  When you turn to Energy Decisions Group, you can rest assured that your investment – both money and time – has the respect it deserves.  That’s why we bring decades of experience, innovative thinking, and a unique “straight-to-the-source” approach to every report we produce and to every client interaction and engagement.

  • We go beyond just providing brilliant research and insights to help you drive change and results in your business.

We translate our insights and recommendations into impactful actions within your organization so you will quickly achieve results from our work together.  Our researchers turn brilliant insights into evidence-based recommendations, succinct reports, digestible presentations, interactive discussion panels and workshops, and executable action plans, so you get the greatest return on your investment with us.

  • We share your commitment to achieving success in your business.

We are successful only when you are successful.  You can look to us to bring the same drive and commitment to success that you would expect from your own team members.

We Prioritize Community Involvement

Our success affords us many occasions to be stewards of the communities in which we work.  We are grateful to have opportunities to devote a portion of our time and profits to do charitable work and to fund various charities’ efforts to improve the communities in which we all live, work and play:  the greater Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, also known as the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina.

Each quarter, Energy Decisions Group gives a different employee the opportunity to donate a portion of our profits to a charity of his or her choice.  Not only do we encourage our team members to be involved in their churches, schools, civic organizations, and selected charities, but we also grant them Community Involvement Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can give more than just financial support by donating their time and skills in support of the charities and community groups that mean so much to them.

Some of the charities we have supported in the recent past include: