Where to save costs in Plant Design

Baron, Herve

For many years cost was not an issue in Oil & Gas Engineering. Times have changed. With today’s barrel prices we must significantly reduce CAPEX. This is simpler said than done. Indeed, most Clients have developed extensive sets of specifications comprising thousands of very onerous requirements. To be successful in offering a competitive design, Contractors must identify where to save cost, propose and justify to the Client such deviations to usual practices/specifications