End-to-end engineering, from feasibility to start-up.
Complete process solutions delivered by Team DWC — from concept studies through detailed design and on-site support.
Proposal & Feasibility Studies
Make the investment decision on evidence
In today’s highly volatile oil and gas market, evaluating the economic viability of a project is a critical step in the decision-making process — particularly for small-scale projects, where even minor process deviations can significantly impact profitability.
DWCI helps clients make informed investment decisions with comprehensive feasibility studies and project proposals: a detailed assessment of existing facilities, with a strong focus on equipment capabilities, operational limitations and improvement opportunities.
A detailed assessment of your existing facility — equipment capabilities, operating limits and improvement opportunities.
The technical options and their economics: required modifications, utility and cost estimates, and payback.
A Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP) to de-risk the chosen option.
What our feasibility studies include
The building blocks of a DWCI feasibility study — the technical picture first, then the economics.
Technical assessment3
- Comprehensive review of the existing process design, equipment and operating history to establish a clear technical baseline
- In-depth assessment of equipment limitations, operational constraints and potential bottlenecks affecting performance
- Identification of required process modifications, upgrades or replacement equipment needed to meet new objectives
Economics3
- Preliminary utility consumption estimates to support accurate energy and operating cost projections
- Economic evaluation of proposed retrofits and process improvements, including expected payback and return on investment
- Preliminary capital cost estimates, prepared either by the DWCI team or the client’s own estimating group
More value from the assets you already own
For retrofit projects, our team maximizes the value of existing assets by creating the optimal synergy between new process objectives and current equipment — through innovative process modifications and advanced technologies, including our proprietary DWC Prime™ solution.
Existing equipment first
Options start from what is already installed and how it performs today.
Innovative modifications
Process changes that raise capacity, energy efficiency or yield.
DWC Prime™ in the option set
Dividing-wall column technology evaluated alongside conventional revamps.
From study to a de-risked project
Once the scoping study demonstrates a viable technical and economic opportunity, DWCI works closely with you to de-risk the project further through a Basic Engineering Design Package — greater technical confidence, improved cost accuracy and a solid foundation for execution.
1 · Feasibility study
Proves — or rules out — a viable technical and economic opportunity.
2 · Basic Engineering Design Package
Greater technical confidence and improved cost accuracy.
3 · Project execution
A foundation for a project that improves efficiency, profitability and long-term competitiveness.
Questions clients ask
What does a feasibility study cover?
A review of the existing process design, equipment and operating history; an assessment of limitations and bottlenecks; the modifications needed to meet new objectives; and preliminary utility, capital cost and payback estimates.
Why commission one before investing?
In a volatile oil and gas market, the economic viability of a project is a critical part of the decision — especially for small-scale projects, where even minor process deviations can significantly impact profitability.
Can DWC Prime™ be part of the study?
Yes. For retrofits we evaluate innovative process modifications and advanced technologies, including our proprietary DWC Prime™ dividing-wall column solution.
What comes after the study?
If the study shows a viable opportunity, the next step is a Basic Engineering Design Package, which de-risks the project further with greater technical confidence and better cost accuracy.
From first study to start-up
Want a feasibility study for your unit?
Talk to our engineers about a feasibility study or a basic engineering design package for your unit.