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Greenfield Projects
New-site industrial development from land selection to commissioning.
A greenfield industrial project typically runs 18–36 months from site decision to stable output. Permits, grid connection and effluent consent — not machinery — usually set the critical path. Land, civil works and infrastructure commonly account for 30–50% of total installed cost, which is why site selection is a financial decision, not an administrative one. Greenfield development adds site selection, permitting, utility connection and construction risk on top of the process investment. Timeline is dominated by permits and grid/utility lead times, not by equipment delivery.
What decides the outcome in greenfield projects
Site screening criteria
Score candidate sites on power capacity, water and effluent, logistics access, labour availability, permitting timeline and incentive regime.
Utility connection lead time
Ask the utility for a written connection date and capacity before committing to land; grid queues of 12–36 months are common.
Permitting pathway
Map environmental, construction, fire, health and operating permits with their dependencies and appeal windows.
Contracting model
Decide EPC, EPCM or multi-package early — it defines the owner's team size for the whole project.
Greenfield Projects — questions buyers ask
What kills greenfield timelines?
Grid connection, environmental permits and land title issues. Equipment delivery is rarely the binding constraint.
How much should be spent on feasibility?
Typically 1–3% of project value for a bankable feasibility study — the cheapest insurance available on a $250K+ programme.
Greenfield or brownfield?
Greenfield gives an optimal layout and no interface risk; brownfield gives speed, existing utilities and trained staff. Compare on total time to stable output, not build cost alone.
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Model total installed cost, ramp-up, NPV, IRR and simple or discounted payback for a factory expansion, new line or equipment replacement — before you talk to any supplier.
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