Client Need

A global research, consultation, and advisory firm that advises clients across geographies and industries approached Knowledge Ridge for expert insights into the Energy sector across the Asia Pacific, USA, and Africa. This included insights into consumable fuels and the upstream and downstream dynamics. Countries of priority for the client were Australia, China, the USA, Africa, and South Africa. The client’s required expert perspectives on drilling & blasting practices across the globe in mining, quarrying, road, and urban construction. Perspectives from experts were also needed into preference and usage of simulation and technology tools used in these activities, the key players, and the global deployment of these tools.

Knowledge Ridge Solution

Knowledge Ridge researchers selected relevant senior energy experts, phone interviewed them to understand their direct involvement, and shortlisted experts who have worked in the consumable fuels space, in the regions of interest. The selected experts could discuss upstream and downstream dynamics, preference and usage of simulation and technology tools used at a global scale, and its key players. These experts included General Managers, Strategy Executives, Mine Surveyor, Drill Team Heads, and Head of Operations working with global majors in the space. Subsequently, experts were identified and shortlisted, and their biography was drafted as per Knowledge Ridge’s phone interviewing process. The final list of experts was sent to the client for their selection.

Knowledge Ridge Impact

Knowledge Ridge identified 8 senior energy experts from the consumable fuels space. The client selected 7 experts and conducted multiple hourly phone consultations, which resulted in 15 hours of phone consultations. This helped our clients get first-hand perspectives and actionable insights into the consumable fuels space in the regions of interest. Furthermore, selected few experts took a deep dive into upstream and downstream dynamics, preference, and usage of simulation and technology tools for the regions of interest. While other experts shared insights into understanding drilling and blasting practices in mining, quarrying, road, and urban construction. This resulted in our client gaining a well-rounded perspective of the consumable fuels space across all regions of interest.