Build the confidence to commit capital.
An investment-grade project definition: scope, cost, schedule and execution plan, before procurement and construction begin.
FEED Package
From a defined process to a fundable project
A technically sound idea is not enough. Before a project is funded, owners need confidence in its scope, cost, schedule and execution plan.
A Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) package turns the validated process design into an investment-grade project definition, with the information needed to secure approvals, obtain budgetary quotations and move into detailed engineering. We develop FEED packages for DWC Prime™, Dual DWC Prime™, EDWC Prime™ and conventional process projects.
Why FEED Matters
Most project overruns begin long before construction, when equipment scope, utilities, interfaces and schedules are not fully defined at capital approval. A FEED package closes those gaps.
Better cost estimates
Equipment, utilities and infrastructure are defined well enough for reliable capital cost estimates.
Reduced project risk
Technical, operating and execution risks are addressed before procurement begins.
Fewer change orders
Clear scope definition means fewer surprises during construction and start-up.
A sound basis for EPC bids
Contractors bid on the same accurate technical basis.
Stronger investment decisions
Management evaluates the project economics with confidence.
What You Receive
A package that lets owners approve the budget and contractors bid on the same basis, informed by widely recognized engineering practices such as those published by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Project definition3
- Project definition package: one technical basis for owners, licensors, EPC contractors and procurement
- Process design validation: design basis, design cases, operating philosophy and performance requirements confirmed
- Process flow diagrams with utility and instrumentation requirements
Equipment & layout3
- Equipment specifications for vendor inquiries and budgetary quotations
- Plot plans and equipment layouts, including battery limits and maintenance access
- Utility and infrastructure definition: steam, cooling water, power, fuel gas, instrument air and nitrogen
Cost & execution2
- Cost estimating support: capital cost estimates from defined equipment and scope
- Project execution strategy: procurement, fabrication, construction, contractor interfaces and schedule
Two Phases, Two Different Questions
Basic engineering decides how the process should work. FEED decides whether the project can be funded and how it will be built.
| Basic engineering | FEED package |
|---|---|
| Defines the process | Defines the project |
| Establishes the design basis | Establishes the execution basis |
| Supports technical decisions | Supports capital approval |
| Leads into FEED | Leads into detailed engineering |
Where Clients Use FEED
FEED for revamps, expansions and new units across refining, petrochemicals and chemicals.
DWC technology projects
Revamps and new columns with DWC Prime™, Dual DWC Prime™ and EDWC Prime™.
Naphtha splitters
Three-cut and multi-cut separation for more capacity and product value.
Isomerization and hexane
Deisohexanizer revamps, isohexane recovery and food-grade hexane.
Grassroots and brownfield units
Complete project definition before detailed design.
The team that develops the technology defines how it is implemented.
Operating feedback and decades of combined process experience built into every package.
Feasibility, engineering, licensing and start-up support from the same engineers.
Where FEED Fits
Each phase answers a different question before the next one starts.
- Feasibility StudyIs the opportunity worth pursuing?
- Basic EngineeringWhat is the preferred process solution?
- FEED PackageWhat will it cost, and how will it be built?
- Detailed EngineeringCan we build it right the first time?
- Technical ServicesDoes it perform as designed?
Questions clients ask
When does FEED start?
Once the foundational engineering has been completed and validated. Our FEED package builds directly on the findings of the proposal and feasibility studies.
What does a FEED package include?
Process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, utility and instrumentation requirements, cost estimates and project execution schedules.
Who is it for?
Owners preparing for capital approval, and the EPC contractors who need an accurate technical basis for competitive bidding — on grassroots facilities or brownfield expansions.
Which sectors have you delivered FEED for?
A wide range of oil and gas, petrochemical and specialty chemical projects.
How accurate are FEED cost estimates?
Much more reliable than estimates from earlier phases, because equipment, layout and scope are defined in detail. The accuracy class depends on the project and your estimating standard.
Can you develop FEED for licensed technologies?
Yes. We develop FEED packages for DWC Prime™, Dual DWC Prime™, EDWC Prime™, Ben Prime™ and conventional process projects.
From first study to start-up
Ready to advance your project?
If feasibility and basic engineering have defined your concept, we’ll develop the FEED package for capital approval and execution.