What are the key factors to consider when defining the FEED scope and deliverables?

If project scope and deliverables are not well-defined and synchronized across all engineering disciplines, it can lead to out-of-sequence work, which, in turn, results in delays, rework, and financial loss. Shared accountability is vital, as each discipline head must clearly define their engineering deliverables according to the scope provided. The responsibility doesn't stop there; Project Managers (PMs) and Project Engineers (PEs) need to go beyond just administration and document follow-up. They should have the technical competence to critically review the Master Document Register (MDR) and ensure that the project execution plan is thoroughly vetted for consistency and feasibility.

When defining the FEED scope and deliverables, it's essential to ensure clarity and alignment between the project requirements and execution strategy. Here are the key factors to consider: 1. Project Objectives and Requirements. 2. Stakeholder Alignment. 3. Cost Estimation and Budget. 4. Technical Specifications. 5. Project Timeline. 6. Regulatory and Compliance Requirements. 8. Risk Identification and Mitigation. 9. Contracting Strategy. 10. Technology Selection. 11. Constructability and Operability. 12. Quality and Standardization. Considering these factors ensures the FEED phase is thorough and aligned with the project's overall strategy, minimizing cost overruns, schedule delays, and rework during execution.

The project objectives and scope must clearly define the project's main goals, deliverables, boundaries, as well as key assumptions, constraints, and risks. Moreover, they should be in line with the client's business case, vision, and strategy, while also considering the technical, economic, environmental, and social aspects of the project.

The FEED deliverables and level of detail should outline the specifics regarding the documents, drawings, models, and data to be generated during the FEED phase, including their type, format, content, and quality, as well as the review, approval, and transfer processes.

Address skill sets required at feild with peak indicators . Address major constructability triggered hold / sequence if any.

The FEED phase should be outlined by the schedule and resources, detailing the duration, milestones, activities, dependencies, and deliverables. The roles, responsibilities, skills, and availability of the FEED team and external parties should be clearly defined. The schedule and resources should also account for any potential changes, variations, and contingencies that may arise during the FEED phase, and establish how they will be addressed and communicated.

Other things that one should specify in order to get desired output on Cost and Schedule: 1. Desired level of accuracy for cost estimates 2. Schedule milestones and critical path analysis 3. Life cycle cost considerations

Cost Estimate and budget should consist of digital technologies to be utilized during capex phase as well as deployed during operate & maintain phase.

Early engineering deliverables should also be planned and prepared to minimize ordering time for Long lead items as identified, and potential supplier identification with proper Technical Bid Evaluation is preferable.

Specific HSE requirements with concerns over implementation of schedule compression techniques. HSE team has to work out mitigation strategies well in advance, no show stopping situation at feild.

While performing FEED, its also important to test and arrange input of highest quality which is realistic. We struggled with an experience that the soil investigation report results were not representative enough and EPC Contractor struggled as Pile lengths had to be increased at the eleventh hour causing delay during execution.