Valuation of an oil license agreement: risk analysis, simulation and real options with changing volatility

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https://doi.org/10.52292/j.eca.2021.2017

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valuation, risk, simulation , real options, changing volatility

Abstract

 This article aims to explain different ways of valuing an Oil License Agreement with sequential options of abandonment and renewal for the Vaca Muerta field in Argentina. For that purpose, the multiple, discount cash flow and real options with changing volatility valuation is used. To complement the analysis spreadsheets are used to study project risk: sensibility, scenarios and simulation. The latter allows calculating statistic descriptions, standardized odds, profit-loss ratios and volatility, estimated with MAD (marketed asset disclaimer) approach. The results show the scope and limitations of the employed models. It is concluded that the best one is the real options model with changing volatility because it allows strategic flexibility valuation, raising awareness of the main variables and analyzing the impact on value and agreement conditions.

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Gastón Milanesi, Departamento de Ciencias de la Administración, Universidad Nacional del Sur (DCA, UNS)

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Published

2021-12-28

How to Cite

Milanesi, G. (2021). Valuation of an oil license agreement: risk analysis, simulation and real options with changing volatility. Escritos Contables Y De Administración, 12(2), 27–67. https://doi.org/10.52292/j.eca.2021.2017

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