FEED studies

GL Garrad Hassan is experienced in delivering FEED studies to ensure that owners of projects are well-informed before they put contracts out to tender.

A well managed FEED study, as well as delivering real project value, will provide:

Early understanding of project costs and economics
Optimal selection of design concepts
Foundations for a well-planned and specified procurement process

Offshore wind farms differ from onshore in the proportion of non-turbine works required (representing around 50% of project capital costs as compare to 25% onshore). The balance of plant works are highly project-specific and if an optimised solution is to be found, well-timed and targeted engineering design and analysis is essential. A FEED study can play a major part in that, potentially covering

Developing understanding of wind turbine options and how their specifications impact on the broader project
Wind farm layout design
Design of offshore structures (for wind turbines and substations)
Design of electrical systems and grid connection
Subsea cable engineering
Marine installation
Operations and maintenance strategy
Health and safety planning
Procurement planning (including developing technical specifications)
Development of capital and operating cost budgets

Effective FEED studies require varied technical and engineering expertise. In order to deliver this, GL Garrad Hassan boasts a highly experienced, multi-disciplinary offshore team and has undertaken work for some key projects, including Teeside and Gwynt Y Mor.