Studies & Concept Engineering

Overview

Field development concepting built on 30 years of design and installation experience.

We provide feasibility studies and concept engineering to support early-stage offshore field development decisions. Our work spans the full range of facility types, minimal facilities wellhead platforms, floating production systems, subsea tiebacks and hybrid development concepts, helping operators identify the most practical and cost-effective path from discovery to production.

Our focus is on safety and installability from the outset, where major project risks can be identified and reduced before significant capital is committed. The result is clearer decision making, fewer surprises later, and a stronger foundation for FEED and delivery planning.

Our expertise

Concept design focused on risk reduction across the development.

  • Feasibility studies and concept engineering

    Early definition of development options across fixed, floating and subsea facility types to support selection of optimised concepts aligned with field conditions, reservoir particulars and execution constraints.

  • Option screening and concept selection support

    Structured comparison of development alternatives against technical constraints, risk, cost and operability. ICON’s experience across wellhead platforms, FPSO interfaces, subsea systems and SURF helps ensure all viable options are assessed on a consistent basis.

  • Subsurface and facilities integration

    Early integration of subsurface requirements into facilities concept development, ensuring production system design, well count, reservoir management and facility capacity are aligned from the outset.

  • Early installation methodology

    Early input into installation methods and logistics considerations across facility types to reduce execution costs and risks. ICON’s vessel-independent approach ensures installation concepts are assessed on merit rather than tied to a specific contractor or spread.

  • Field development lifecycle planning

    Concept development with consideration of the full field lifecycle, from first production through brownfields modifications, late life management and decommissioning, to support informed investment decisions and reduce long-term cost.

Related Capabilities

Full project lifecycle, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery services.

 

FAQs

Answers to key questions on our safe, efficient offshore services.

Unlock your offshore potential with our comprehensive engineering and project management services.

Our offshore services are designed to meet the unique challenges of the industry. We provide reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions that ensure project success.

Paul Monaco

Business Line Manager, Field Development, Subsea and Decommissioning

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Nathan Low

Regional Business Development Manager, ME&A

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