Feasibility Studies

A feasibility study determines whether a project is viable, investable, and technically sound. By combining rigorous data analysis with financial and technical validation, our feasibility process mitigates risk, quantifies project potential, and provides a clear pathway to execution.

A Data-Driven Approach to Project Development

By leveraging, financial expertise, and deep sector knowledge, we streamline the process to deliver fast, investment-ready insights while maintaining the rigour and detail required for bankable projects.

  • Costing & OPEX Validation Reduces Uncertainty: Ensures feasibility studies are based on real, local cost data, preventing inaccurate assumptions.
  • Phased Approach: Clients progress through clear stages, avoiding unnecessary expenditure until financial viability is confirmed.
  • Financially Driven Decision-Making: EVA™ ensures that only commercially viable projects proceed.
  • List Item #1Exclusive IP Protection: The proprietary financial model informs feasibility studies but is only provided as part of a high-value bespoke service.
  • Investment-Ready Outputs: Bespoke models are built specifically for project financing, ensuring alignment with lender and investor expectations.
Step 1: Discovery & Alignment

Establishing the foundation for a successful feasibility study

  • Introductory Call – Initial discussion to assess project scope, feedstock availability, and commercial potential.
  • Confidentiality Agreement – Execution of an NDA to enable full data-sharing.
  • Detailed Project Discussion – A deep dive into feedstock type, ownership, availability, cost, site details, and local economic conditions.
  • Engagement Agreement – Formalising the next steps in the feasibility process.
Step 2: Economic Viability Assessment (EVA)

A high-level financial screening to determine project potential

A Go/No-Go decision-making tool providing an early financial outlook to determine whether the project warrants further investment into a full feasibility study and bespoke financial modelling.

  • Summarised financial insights based on key project parameters.
  • Total projected costs, revenues, and yields over the project’s lifespan.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as IRR, ROI, and payback period to assess financial viability.
  • Industry benchmarking to contextualise project performance against similar developments.
Step 3: Costing & OPEX Validation

A high-level financial screening to determine project potential

Before conducting a full feasibility study, detailed cost estimates must be developed for local materials, construction, labour, and ongoing operational expenses. 

  • Local Construction Costing – Establishing price estimates for all non-technology components (site preparation, infrastructure, balance of plant, utilities, etc.).
  • Labour & Salary Benchmarking – Determining local wages, taxation, and workforce availability.
  • Utility & Feedstock Pricing Validation – Assessing energy, water, and biomass supply costs.
  • OPEX Forecasting – Generating an accurate operational cost model that feeds into financial projections.
Step 4: Full Feasibility Study

A detailed technical, commercial, and regulatory assessment

Once cost assumptions are validated, a comprehensive feasibility study is conducted to confirm project viability.

  • Once cost assumptions are validated, a comprehensive feasibility study is conducted to confirm project viability.
  • Technical Feasibility – Technology selection, facility design, and process optimisation.
  • Regulatory & Policy Compliance – Permitting, incentive structures, and environmental impact assessments.
  • Financial Insights – Key financial outputs derived from CDRX’s proprietary model (but without full access to the model itself).
Step 5: Bespoke Financial Model Development

A fully customised financial model designed for investor engagement and project execution

For clients requiring a full, investor-ready financial model, CDRX offers bespoke model development as a standalone service. This model is built on FAST standards and provides detailed financial outputs tailored to the project’s specific conditions.

  • Custom financial modelling, including detailed CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue projections.
  • Scenario analysis, risk modelling, and sensitivity testing.
  • Debt and equity structuring, DSCR calculations, and funding optimisation.
  • Investor-ready outputs designed for private equity and lender
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