FEED study for a brownfield terminal redevelopment
For a European terminal operator, Agidens supported a brownfield redevelopment with a multidisciplinary FEED study. The goal was to turn early project ideas into a clear technical concept, a defined scope and a practical basis for budgeting, stakeholder alignment and detailed engineering.
When an industrial site evolves, every modification has an impact. Existing installations must remain reliable, safety systems need to keep functioning and new infrastructure must fit into the operational reality of the site.
The challenge
The terminal operator was preparing a major redevelopment of an active industrial site. The project involved new infrastructure, modified traffic flows, updated access points, lighting, camera systems, utility connections, process equipment and changes to existing E&I installations.
Because the site was already operational, every change had to be assessed carefully. New systems had to connect to existing installations. Safety and reliability had to be protected. Responsibilities between disciplines and third parties had to be clear.
Before moving forward, the client needed answers to a few important questions.
- What needs to be modified, removed or reused?
- Which systems will be affected?
- What is the scope for process, E&I and automation?
- Which third parties need to be involved?
- What are the main budget drivers?
- Which risks need to be clarified before detailed engineering?
Agidens’ approach
Agidens started by mapping the existing situation and comparing it with the future site concept. This helped the project team understand the impact of the redevelopment on the full technical environment.
The FEED study brought together process expertise, electrical engineering, instrumentation, automation and project execution knowledge. Instead of looking at each discipline separately, Agidens created one integrated view of the project.
This approach helped clarify the scope, identify interfaces and define the next steps for detailed engineering.
What the FEED study included
- Current situation assessment
- Future situation concept
- Demolition and modification scope
- New installation requirements
- Electrical and instrumentation scope
- Process and utility considerations
- Automation impact
- Camera, network and access control requirements
- Safety system interfaces
- Third party configuration needs
- Testing requirements
- Budget input
- Assumptions, exclusions and open points
The result
The client received a clear engineering roadmap for the next project phase. The FEED study made the technical scope easier to understand, helped align stakeholders and created a stronger basis for budgeting, procurement and detailed engineering.
Most importantly, it reduced uncertainty before execution started.
A FEED study is more than a report. It is a practical decision making tool.
Agidens helps industrial companies define the right scope, identify risks and prepare the next project phase with confidence. After the FEED study, Agidens can also support detailed engineering, E&I engineering, automation, testing, commissioning and project execution.
Planning a brownfield upgrade or site redevelopment?
Before investing in detailed engineering or execution, make sure your project scope is clear.
Agidens helps you translate early project ideas into a structured FEED study with a realistic technical concept, clear discipline scope, budget input and practical next steps.
