Feasibility Studies & Concept Development

Overview

Concept development focused on installation risks.

We provide feasibility studies and concept development services to support the early definition of minimal facilities wellhead platforms. ICON works with operators to assess platform options, identify constraints and define practical concepts that are aligned with drilling strategy, jackup rig installation and long-term operational requirements.

Early-phase wellhead platform decisions have a significant influence on cost, risk and execution outcomes. ICON’s concept development is specifically focused on reducing installation risk, where the greatest cost savings on minimal facilities platforms are typically realised.

Our expertise

Feasibility and concept development for wellhead platforms and minimal facilities.

Development option screening and concept selection

Evaluation of wellhead platform concepts, including rig-installed jackets, conductor supported platforms, minimal facilities structures and self-installing platforms, to identify solutions aligned with field requirements, drilling strategy and execution constraints.
Installation-led concept development

Concept engineering informed by installation methodology, rig capability and offshore execution considerations to support constructable outcomes.
Foundation and substructure concept definition

Early assessment of foundation and substructure options to support concept selection and reduce uncertainty in later engineering phases, including pile, mudmat and suction foundation options suited to shallow water conditions.
Minimal facilities and self-installing platform concepts

Concept development for minimal facilities wellhead platforms, normally unmanned installations (NUI), unmanned wellhead platforms (UWHP), self-installing Mini-MOPUs and conductor supported platforms, including assessment of well count, topsides configuration and long-term operability.

Related Capabilities

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

We deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions across feasibility, concept, FEED and detailed design. Our engineering is aligned with installation methods, construction sequencing and offshore constraints so designs can be delivered safely and efficiently.

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Our disciplines work together to deliver integrated, practical solutions aligned with offshore execution requirements. This structure helps us manage interfaces internally, reduce reliance on third parties and maintain technical continuity from early definition through to execution readiness.

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Our commercial studies are developed alongside engineering and execution planning, so cost, schedule and risk assessments reflect practical delivery realities rather than theoretical assumptions.

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ICON provides risk studies and structured risk assessment capability to support informed decision-making and safe delivery across project lifecycles.

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FAQs

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

ICON is typically engaged during early field development planning to support option screening. We are continually engaged for our leading expertise in the use of jackup rigs for installation. Consideration of this install method at the early concept stage is key to ensuring the option is there at execution phase.

Yes. Installation methodology and rig interfaces are the key focus in our concept development, as we recognise that installation phase is where the most significant cost risk exists in the project.

Yes. ICON regularly assesses multiple concepts to support comparative evaluation of cost, risk and execution feasibility.

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Feasibility Studies & Concept Development

Concept development focused on installation risks.

Feasibility and concept development for wellhead platforms and minimal facilities.

Development option screening and concept selection

Installation-led concept development

Foundation and substructure concept definition

Minimal facilities and self-installing platform concepts

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

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

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

Scott Warren

Zai Yusof

Rob Faulkner

Nathan Low

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Feasibility Studies & Concept Development

Concept development focused on installation risks.

Feasibility and concept development for wellhead platforms and minimal facilities.

Development option screening and concept selection

Installation-led concept development

Foundation and substructure concept definition

Minimal facilities and self-installing platform concepts

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

Engineering & Design Phases

Engineering Disciplines

Commercial Studies

Risk Studies

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

When should operators engage ICON for feasibility and concept studies?

Does ICON consider installation and rig interfaces at concept stage?

Can ICON evaluate multiple concept options?

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

Scott Warren

Zai Yusof

Rob Faulkner

Nathan Low