The consortium behind two major carbon capture projects required a swift, independent review to ensure programme viability. Key priorities included cost scrutiny, governance improvement, EPC readiness, and alignment of all technical, commercial, and scheduling elements before final investment decisions.

Align technical, commercial, and schedule components ahead of final investment decision

1. Rapid Mobilisation

Within one week, EES Solutions assembled a senior team of specialists to deliver deep, independent insight. 

2. Cold-Eye Review of Strategic Estimates

Conducted rigorous due diligence on: 

• Front End Engineering Design (FEED) plans 

• Capital cost estimates 

• Interface risks between partner organisations 

• Potential synergies and duplication across the two programmes 

3. EPC & Delivery Readiness Audit

• Reviewed contractor strategies, delivery models, and operational structures 

• Challenged governance and control processes 

• Benchmarked against comparable energy and carbon projects 

4. Strategic Planning Support

• Helped shape viable delivery pathways and business case narratives 

• Advised on cross-consortium alignment 

• Prepared key materials for executive board presentation and bid re-structuring 

Outcomes 

Supported long-term strategic positioning in a highly competitive net-zero infrastructure landscape 

Client Feedback  

This demonstrates our ability to rapidly mobilise expertise, challenge assumptions, and deliver clarity on billion-pound programmes, positioning clients to lead in the emerging low-carbon economy.