During the conceptual study, the engineers will:

• Investigate the multiple technologies to be used
• Evaluate the costs of each solution, especially during the total life cycle of the project including capital expenditure for the construction (CAPEX) and operational expenditure (OPEX) to run the plant
• Estimate construction challenges versus benefits in operations and vice versa
• Measure the impact on the environment (foot print, water and energy consumption, CO2 emissions, local acceptance, decommissioning and restoration costs)
• Draft planning corresponding to each solution to identify critical items
• Identify potential risks on the project and hazards for personnel
• List all the required offsites and utilities
• Determine all the infrastructures needed to bring in the feedstock and to export the production
• Include local constraints about regulation, taxations, employment, content