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ECE 

Process Design & Engineering

Early Contractor Engagement (ECE) Framework

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Who We Are

At Alba Water & Process Solutions (AWPS), we strongly believe that best outcomes are achieved when the end-user and technology contractor have the opportunity to collaborate and openly communicate in the development of a solution, in order to effectively balance risks, costs and the performance of the processes.

ECE provides a framework whereby end-user and AWPS collaborate during the early stages of project development. This allows us to explore key
variables, challenge assumptions, and jointly define a solution that delivers the best balance of performance, cost, and risk. The process is flexible giving you, the customer, full control through an iterative process and does not have to commit to progress or award any contract until project is defined sufficiently and Total Out-turn Cost is developed for consideration.

This way we will inevitably have a deeper understanding of the solution proposed which also decreases exposure to variations and can therefore make more informed decisions as to the execution strategy should project then proceed. End-user will own the design phase outputs and deliverables.

Challenge or Opportunity
Challenge or Opportunity

Key Deliverables of the ECE Phase Include:

  • Design Basis & Scope of Work
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Mass Balance
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) – defining interfaces and supporting the Bill of Materials (BOM) and TOC
  • General Arrangement / Typical Layouts – for planning site footprint
  • Electrical Load List – to assess power requirements and energy efficiency (kWh/kL)
  • Project Schedule – with clear milestones
  • Price Estimation – for budgeting and cost planning
  • Control System Design – to support automation and integration

This approach will reduce the likelihood of variations later in the project and ensure better decision making before committing to full execution.

We would be pleased to discuss how this collaborative process can support project’s success. We aim to become your trusted partner not just for a project, but for future opportunities across the region and globally.

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