A wealth of specialist technology and equipment knowledge across all aspects of oilfield operations can be provided by EPD's engineering staff and contractors. Since EPD does not manufacture equipment, an impartial and independent approach can be applied to both conventional and emerging technologies.

The focus of evaluations can include:

• Suitability of processes to the desired application, risks and susceptibilities
• Requirement for utilities and support service
• Manufacturer references and reliability
• Operability and maintenance requirements
• Capital and operating cost analysis

Full Project evaluation typical attributes include the economic performance of the project (measured in terms of NPV - Net Present Value or IRR - Investment Rate of Return), business risk (measured in terms of level of uncertainty), risk to personnel and to the environment. The selected attributes will reflect the initial Client objectives and can include:

• simplification of facilities
• reducing routine maintenance
• reducing installation costs
• minimising risk to personnel and environment.