MCC played a critical role in streamlining the Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 ITT Stage 2 process by delivering:

1. Custom-Built Automated Bidding Tool
   • Developed a dynamic, real-time tool for identifying Preferred Bidders and Preferred Projects during multi-cycle bidding.
   • Designed the tool to handle live auctions, bid assessments, and selection processes seamlessly, ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.
2. Contingency Planning for Non-Standard Events
   • Mapped out potential bidding anomalies and process disruptions to ensure TCE could handle unexpected scenarios.
   • Created automated safeguards and fallback procedures within the tool to manage deviations from standard bidding cycles.
3. Operational Guidance and User Documentation
   • Produced a comprehensive tool guide to assist TCE’s bidding team in using the system effectively.
   • Provided training materials to ensure seamless adoption and execution during the live leasing process.
4. Strategic Advisory for Offshore Wind Development
   • Positioned MCC as a key advisor to regulators and offshore wind developers, ensuring that the Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 process aligned with the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goals.
   • Provided insights on the long-term impact of leasing decisions on renewable energy infrastructure and investment strategy.

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MCC played a pivotal role in developing a financial roadmap for the Yas Creative Hub by delivering:

1. Custom-Built Financial Feasibility Model
   • Designed a comprehensive financial model from scratch, projecting revenues, capital expenditures, and operating costs across different project phases.
   • Ensured the model accurately reflected the financial dynamics of a large-scale media city development.
2. Funding and Breakeven Analysis
   • Identified the funding requirements for Phase One and forecasted the timeline for achieving breakeven.
   • Provided insights on capital allocation to optimize investment efficiency and long-term sustainability.
3. Scenario-Based Demand and Economic Impact Assessment
   • Analyzed multiple demand scenarios to evaluate how different industry growth trajectories could impact the media city’s success.
   • Assessed the economic benefits likely to accrue to Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the project’s value proposition within the creative and cultural industries.
4. Strategic Coordination with National Media Authorities
   • Worked in close collaboration with the national media authority to align financial planning with Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision for its media and entertainment sector.
   • Ensured the feasibility model supported policy objectives and investment priorities within the emirate’s CCI strategy.

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MCC played a crucial role in enabling Averda to secure funding by delivering:

1. Corporate Finance Model Development
   • Designed a comprehensive financial model from scratch, forecasting development costs, operational expenses, and cash flow projections for waste management projects.
   • Ensured the model provided a clear financial roadmap for new plastics recycling plants and material recovery facilities.
2. Funding Requirements and Debt Optimization
   • Analyzed capital requirements and identified a $30 million funding need for new projects across Oman, Morocco, and South Africa.
   • Structured financial forecasts to optimize debt covenants, ensuring that Averda could service the loan while maintaining financial stability.
3. Collaboration with Corporate Development
   • Worked closely with Averda’s corporate development team to align the financial model with business expansion plans.
   • Ensured that the model met the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) funding criteria, improving the likelihood of successful procurement.
4. Sustainability and Environmental Impact
   • Incorporated recycling and reuse strategies into financial planning to align with Averda’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
   • Provided data-driven insights on how the funding would contribute to long-term environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.

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MCC, led by PJ McCloskey, delivered comprehensive project leadership and financial expertise, including:

1. Consumer Harm Assessment:
   • Developed a framework to assess whether Heathrow’s cost allocation practices led to unfair financial burdens on consumers.
   • Investigated revenue distribution methodologies to determine their impact on pricing structures.
2. Risk Analysis & Data Collection Strategy:
   • Identified three critical financial risks associated with cost and revenue allocation.
   • Designed structured data collection requirements to acquire the necessary financial records and operational insights.
3. Project Leadership & Execution:
   • Managed project progress, ensuring alignment with Heathrow’s objectives and regulatory considerations.
   • Coordinated with stakeholders to facilitate access to financial data and operational reports.
4. Findings & Recommendations:
   • Due to insufficient evidence, the project concluded that proof of consumer harm could not be established.
   • Recommended enhancements to cost policy and financial reporting practices to prevent potential consumer harm in the future.

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MCC delivered a detailed economic impact study, helping Dubai Municipality understand the far-reaching benefits of the DSST project. Our contributions included:

1. Economic Impact Assessment:
   • Identified the direct, indirect, and induced economic effects of the tunnel on Dubai’s economy.
   • Analyzed job creation, multiplier effects, and GDP contributions resulting from the construction and long-term operation of the system.
   • Evaluated sector demand growth, particularly in construction, transportation, and related industries.
2. Environmental and Energy Efficiency Analysis:
   • Assessed reductions in power consumption by replacing existing pumping stations with gravity-fed tunnels.
   • Calculated the CO₂ emissions savings and the tunnel’s role in enhancing Dubai’s climate resilience.
   • Provided insights on the impact on water supply reliability and conservation, reinforcing Dubai’s climate change mitigation efforts.
3. Public Health and Infrastructure Benefits:
   • Identified reduced public disruption from infrastructure failures, leakages, and emergency repairs.
   • Highlighted the long-term benefits for sanitation, health, and resilience against future pandemics like COVID-19.
4. Urban and Reputational Advantages:
   • Demonstrated how the project would enhance land use, reduce brownfield sites, and support Dubai’s urban expansion.
   • Assessed the reputational benefits of positioning Dubai as a leader in sustainable and innovative urban infrastructure.
   • Explored how the project could attract top-tier talent and investment, further solidifying Dubai’s status as a global economic hub.

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MCC conducted a rigorous analysis to address the client’s needs:

1. Comprehensive Data Review:
   • Examined electricity cost data from ONS, BEIS, and UR to identify discrepancies and their potential causes.
   • Analyzed the methodologies and assumptions underlying each source to understand the root of the conflicting conclusions.
2. Detailed Report:
   • Authored an 11-page paper that provided a clear comparison of the data, highlighted the key differences, and evaluated the reliability of each source.
   • Concluded which source offered the most accurate representation of electricity charges in Northern Ireland.
3. Actionable Insights:
   • Delivered recommendations to CCNI, enabling them to use the findings to advocate effectively for consumers and address public concerns about electricity costs.

Our work empowered CCNI to confidently address conflicting narratives on electricity charges, ensuring transparency and fostering trust among stakeholders and the public.

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Click here to see the report we submitted to the Consumer Council. ​

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