Real options analysis for financial valuation of geothermal energy projects in Colombia
Journal Title: Revista CEA - Year 2021, Vol 7, Issue 15
Abstract
Energy investment projects are usually valuated applying classical techniques that assume static cash flows. However, such techniques are insufficient because they do not consider the risks associated with the input variables or the decision-making flexibility of investors. This study evaluates the financial viability of geothermal energy projects in Colombia while considering uncertainty and the characteristic risk of this kind of projects. It describes the study case under analysis, the most common modeling variables used in projects of this type, and the associated probabilistic distributions. A Monte Carlo simulation was implemented to establish the financial viability of a project by applying classical criteria found in the literature. The findings were compared to those obtained when the real options approach was applied to the study case, which was evaluated based on a compound real option during the investment phases. The results show that the project is not feasible when traditional valuation methods are used, but it is attractive when investor flexibility is taken into account. Therefore, risk factors and uncertainty should be considered in the evaluation of the financial viability of investment projects because they add value to the feasibility analysis and offer a more realistic vision of such projects.
Authors and Affiliations
Yessenia Martínez-Ruiz, Diego Fernando Manotas-Duque, Howard Ramírez-Malule
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