This case is about Colbun, the second largest electricity generator, which is facing significant uncertainty regarding the cost and access to alternative energy sources in Chile. Problems with the unpredictability of oil prices and the contracted supply of natural gas, coupled with pressure from activists that are collective, force Colbun to revise its company strategy and its own sourcing combination.
The case also deals with the advantages and disadvantages of various energy sources in view of their sensed environmental impact. Bernardo Larrain Matte, the business's CEO, must take all these various concerns into account when planning the future of Colbun, especially in the light of new opportunities and challenges presented by global climate change. The case analyzes the operations of Colbun to illustrate the complexities associated with conducting business below the sway of global energy markets, political uncertainty, and environmental activism.
PUBLICATION DATE: November 02, 2012 PRODUCT #: 714C10-PDF-CHI
This is just an excerpt. This case is about STRATEGY & EXECUTION
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