Projects
Expert economist in litigation: large industrial electricity users vs Madibeng Municipality
Grové Steyn was appointed as an expert witness by the complainants. Meridian prepared a number of expert reports, filed as part of the litigation, that analyse the Madibeng industrial electricity tariffs and the appropriate method for tariff regulation by NERSA. During the process Meridian cooperated closely with the legal team in the matter. ...
Expert Economist in arbitration case on gas pricing
Under instruction from our client's attorneys we investigated the pricing mechanism utilised by the gas supplier for the claim period and assessed whether it complied with the provisions of the regulatory framework during this period. We further quantified the extent to which the client had been overcharged for gas by calculating the correct price in respect of the GAs Supply Agreement and comparing to the actual price charged. ...
Regulatory engagement, strategy and capacity development
Grové was appointed by the Transnet CEO, Maria Ramos, to assist Transnet with engaging with the newly established regulators, guide the Divisional and Corporate Executive Teams on the regulatory engagement processes, prepare and manage tariff applications, and assist with the development of internal capacity to engage with the regulatory process. ...
Expert witness in arbitration case on the pricing of demand response
Grové was appointed as an sector expert to the EB Steam team. He advised on a wide range of power sector economic and regulatory issues that arose during the arbitration and was also responsible for drafting expert reports that would be filed as part of the process. ...
Expert economist in litigation: large industrial electricity users vs NERSA and NMB Municipality
Grové Steyn was appointed as an expert witness by the complainants. Meridian prepared a number of expert reports, filed as part of the litigation, that analyse the NMBM industrial electricity tariffs and the appropriate method for tariff regulation by NERSA. During the process Meridian cooperated closely with the legal team in the matter. ...
The Optimum Mine Hardship Claim
We collaborated with Econex in producing an expert report for Eskom on the hardship claim by Optimum. In addition to critically reviewing the details provided in the Optimum claim, we developed a range of strategic arguments that Eskom could employ to defend its case. ...
Economists report in support of a legal dispute heard by the Ports Regulator
Our role was to prepare a specialist economist report in response to aspects of the applicant's founding affidavit and in support of the client's case at the Ports Regulator. ...