We take a hands-on approach to due diligence. On top of desk-based work, we also conduct tests, trials and market research to check assumptions, fill in information gaps, and identify risks.

Sectors, technology areas and materials types

We understand a wide range of material separation, processing and waste recovery technologies. This includes:

• Processing of mixed dry recycleables
• Clean up and refining of complex waste fuel mixtures
• Energy from waste
• Anaerobic digestion
• Liquid fuel products
• Pyrolysis
• Gasification

What we can assess

We can assess business plans and provide expert independent testimony on:

• Technology options, processing issues and associated risk factors
• Operational assumptions on cost, equipment performance, downtime and quality
• Market factors for both inward supply and output product sales
• Financial analysis, including P & L, cash flow and balance sheet forecasts for the investment
• Sensitivity analysis –  which elements of the plan have major impact on profitability and return?
• The management team – suitability plus skills gaps and how they could be filled

We also provide practical support with:

• Sampling and analysis work to confirm waste stream composition
• Plant trials to validate critical separation efficiencies in the process mass balance
• Advice on choice of equipment
• Recommendations for improvements to plant layout to reduce technical risk
• Bespoke market research to challenge or verify assumptions

It’s a comprehensive approach that involves engaging with the client, identifying areas of high risk, and highlighting where business plans need more rigour – all with a view to improving the success of the plant or project.