BANKS' / OWNER'S ENGINEER

We act as an advisory body to the Owner / Banks for the purpose of providing due diligence and ensuring that risks are minimised for investors / financial backers of a project. We review:

• Contract documents
• Land leases
• PPA
• Buildability
• Monitor progress on site to sign off milestone payments

Through due diligence we provide developers and potential funding organisations with reassurance that the project can be constructed and operated as consented. We examine:

• Planning permissions and conditions
• Landowner agreements
• Site access
• Grid connection offer
• Anemometry and wind analysis work
• Site ground conditions
• Turbine and Balance of Plant contractor shortlists

We can also provide a plan of action to address issues identified during the due diligence process, a project construction programme and input into the project financial model. Natural Power offer clients comprehensive, independent advisory services to help deliver a technically sound and financially successful project. Our role as Owner’s Engineer for a variety of projects has covered:

• Feasibility and detailed design of marine installations and floating platforms
• Design management and review of Pre-FEED, FEED and detailed design
• Installation engineering philosophy and review of method statements
• Naval Architecture, Management of vessel builds and modifications
• Operation and maintenance strategy
• Engineering procurement strategy, bid management and support