Biomass Project Concept
Tell me about how HGA can assist with developing a project concept?
1. Early business plan development
2. Front end engineering design (FEED)
3. Cost estimating
4. Supply & distribution arrangements
5. Raising capital
6. Detailed engineering
7. Procurement & Construction
8. Operation & Maintenance
1. Early business plan development Top
o The first stage in any project is developing a preliminary business plan.
Below are some of the key items that need to be considered & built into the
business plan.
- Plant location
- Plant size
- Construction cost estimate
- Raw material source
- Energy distribution plan
- Project schedule
o HGA can serve as a consultant to help develop an initial business plan
that can be used to prove project feasibility. Contact HGA for more details,
Trotter Hunt 318-251-5929.
2. Front end engineering design (FEED) Top
o FEED is preliminary facility engineering design that can be used to
estimate project costs and can be issued for equipment and construction bids.
o HGA provides cost-effective engineering & project management services that
can be used to develop a quality FEED.
3. Cost estimating & project scheduling Top
o Cost estimating consists of pulling together all the information required
to accurately estimate the total installed cost and schedule for the biomass
facility. Activities include…
- Getting quotes from vendors, fabricators, and contractors
- Estimating labor requirements and rates
- Estimating raw material (steel, concrete) requirements
- Understanding lead time issues and building a master project schedule
o HGA has dedicated procurement and estimating personnel with years of
experience providing these services to clients.
4. Supply & distribution arrangements Top
o These are key portions of the overall business plan…
- How and what biomass materials be received?
- What contracts should be in place? How might the plant design need to be
modified to account for raw material fluctuations? What risks exist and how
could they be mitigated? Are there other better options?
- How will energy be distributed?
- What contracts should be in place? How might the plant design need to be
modified to account for distribution fluctuations? What risks exist and how
could they be mitigated? Are there other better options?
o HGA can serve as a consultant in considering these issues and working
towards optimal arrangements for all parties.
5. Raising capital Top
o Perhaps you already have a project concept but you lack the required
funding.
o HGA has many contacts throughout the industry, from power companies to
investment funds, that are interested in funding worthwhile projects. HGA can
work with you to understand your needs and help you to identify the best funding
options. Contact HGA for more details,
Trotter Hunt 318-251-5929.
6. Detailed engineering Top
More About HGA
o Once the business plan is complete and the required funding is in place
the detailed engineering phase can begin. This phase is required to develop the
plan that will be used to construct the biomass facility.
o HGA’s primary function is an engineering and project management services
provider. HGA offers a full range of engineering discipline and can handle
detailed engineering for all facets of a project. For more information about
capabilities for a specific discipline or service, click on the item below…
7. Procurement & Construction Top
o Once detailed engineering is underway, procurement & construction
activities can begin. This begins with the selection of contractor(s) &
equipment vendors.
o HGA can provide a full range of construction management services. In
addition to construction oversight, subcontract administration and quality
control, HGA can provide support services such as field procurement, material
control, cost control and scheduling. Maintenance of a safe worksite,
coordination of contractors and assessment of construction progress are key
functions of the construction manager in ensuring a successful project. Contact
HGA for more details, Trotter Hunt
318-251-5929.
8. Operation & Maintenance Top
o HGA staff have served in a variety of roles including plant managers,
maintenance superintendents, and plant engineers. HGA can advise clients on good
management practices and offers proven maintenance management software
packages.Contact HGA for more details,
Trotter Hunt 318-251-5929.
