Anul Thapa

Anul Thapa is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in applying economics and finance principles to complex oil & gas litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings.

His expertise includes damages estimation, valuation, and pricing related to energy assets and contracts, with a focus on natural gas, LNG, electricity, and oil markets and regulation.

Mr. Thapa has in-depth experience in evaluating pricing, damages, and disputes involving various energy contracts such as natural gas storage, long-term purchase agreements, pipeline transportation contracts, and power purchase agreements.

He is adept at building complex discounted cash flow models and applying appropriate discount rates to estimate damages in legal proceedings.

In addition to his work in commercial disputes, Mr. Thapa specializes in regulatory economics of the midstream oil and gas sector, analyzing rates charged by pipelines, business risks, pipeline access issues, competition in natural gas markets, and market manipulation.

He has testified before regulatory commissions such as the Maine Public Utilities Commission and submitted written comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Mr. Thapa collaborates closely with testifying experts in developing and presenting economic and financial testimony, providing consulting services to counsel on various aspects of litigation.

He contributed as a co-author to 'Understanding Natural Gas Markets' prepared for the American Petroleum Institute in 2014.

With a background in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Economics from DePauw University and an MBA with a finance concentration from MIT Sloan School of Management, Mr. Thapa brings a unique skill set to his work.

His professional experience includes roles at The Brattle Group, where he served as a Principal, Senior Associate, and Associate, as well as a Summer Associate at Harvest Power, Inc.

Anul Thapa's specialties encompass a wide range of areas including gas-electric co-ordination, pipeline rate-making, contract damages, and valuation in the energy sector.