b'28 Partner News Summer 2022CorporateResearch Demonstration Initial conceptSub-scale demonstration Application formulationCommercial demonstration Proof-of-concept testsDevelopment Fully Mature System validation (laboratory)Commercially available Sub-system validation Fully integrated pilot testBechtels Technology assessment group4. Phased approach to optimise costscontinuously evaluates maturity and viabilityPhased execution allows the deployment of developing technologies designed toof the latest mature solutions in stages reduce carbon emissions in projects of allto allow a smooth transition of the plant scales. from its current state to the desired zero emission state. This journey along the 2. Best Fit emissions reduction pathway, along with It is imperative to identify the technologysuitable staging points, is planned to allow or solution that best fits an installation.optimal utilisation of the end users capital In addition to commercial availability, theinvestment.viability of a particular technology or solution is determined by several factors, includingBechtels expertiselocal/national regulation, the currentOver the last 123 years, Bechtel has been installation state where emission reductioninvolved in program management, design, Technology readinessand decarbonisation measures will beengineering and construction of major oil level (TRL) implemented and cost/benefit analysis of theand gas, petrochemicals, conventional/technologys emission mitigation potential. renewable power, transport infrastructure, mining and metals and nuclear power TRL at various stages: 3. Brownfield work projects around the world. Modifying an existing plant is considered brownfield work, as opposed to greenfieldThis accumulated knowledge, along Research: installations. The end user prefers towith cutting-edge tools and procedures, implement changes to the existing plantexperience in executing world-scale 1.Initial concept without interrupting daily operations, thusmegaprojects and understanding the latest 2. Application formulation minimising revenue impact. Brownfield work isclimate-friendly technologies, advantages challenging and requires enhanced focus on: Bechtel to help end users achieve their 3. Proof-of-concept tests emission reduction and decarbonisation Design validation of existing installations goals.Development: Interface management with existing plant Bechtel partners with clients to provide a 4. System validation (laboratory) Specific personnel and plant safetysuite of potential solutions for achieving measures for construction to proceedemission reduction in existing installations. 5. Sub-system validation alongside operation of the existing plant The dashboard below shows some potential 6. Fully integrated pilot test Specific testing and commissioningsolutions that reduce emissions in existing procedures installations and combat climate change.Demonstration:7.Sub-scale demonstration Emissions reduction8. Commercial demonstrationEnergyElectrification Increased use CO2Fully Mature: efficiency of HydrogenHigher 9. Commercially available Process Waste heatWind/solarPower fromReplace gasefficiency fossilGreen H2 Fuel cells Capture CO2Storage and captivelow-emissionsturbine driversfuel-basedfrom existingutilisation of improvements recovery generation Grid with electricgenerationprocesses captured CO2motors e.g. CHP'