Sigma’s Owner’s Engineering services begin with the conceptualization of the project, which involves a detailed independent expert evaluation of the project’s technical characteristics and the feasibility of the assumptions that form the basis for the financial projections.  Sigma’s Owner’s Engineer services focuses on technical analyses performed in six general areas: engineering/design; construction; plant start-up; operation and maintenance; fuel supply; and financial projections.  The depth of the review performed in each area is dependent upon the type of plant and fuel to be used as well as the qualifications of the project participants. 

As Owner’s Engineer, Sigma is involved in all stages of project evolution from conceptualization to plant operation.  Sigma provides value-added services to Owners in the following areas:

Conceptualization

• Technology assessment
• Evaluation of parties involved
• Contracts and agreements review
• Fuel supply availability and quality
• National and international comparison

Construction Reviews

• Detailed design review
• Major equipment specification review
• Site inspections
• Status meetings and reports
• Periodic schedule and cost reviews

Testing and Inspections

• Review of testing and inspection procedures
• Witness test and inspections

Due Diligence

• Review of conceptual design
• Estimated schedule and cost
• Off-take and O&M agreements
• Construction requirements and costs
• Plant financial model
• Permits/environmental assessments

Operations and Maintenance

• Annual reviews
• Site inspections
• Plant performance evaluations
• Operations and maintenance requirements adherence
• Test result evaluation and reporting
• Acceptance