FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Anotech provide? Teams operate across engineering offices, fabrication yards, construction sites, and offshore project environments. |
What does Anotech do in energy infrastructure projects? Anotech provides independent technical expertise supporting engineering, construction and commissioning phases of complex energy projects. Investors, asset owners and project organisations involved in large capital energy infrastructure developments. |
| Who does Anotech support? Investors, asset owners, developers and EPC contractors involved in energy infrastructure projects. What projects does Anotech work on? Offshore developments, LNG infrastructure and complex engineering construction projects. What expertise does Anotech provide? Engineering coordination, construction management and commissioning support. |
| What technical expertise is required in energy infrastructure projects? Projects require expertise across engineering, project controls, construction and commissioning environments. What technical disciplines are critical during project execution? During project execution, key disciplines include engineering coordination, construction supervision, project controls and commissioning management. Why is engineering integrity important? Engineering integrity ensures design deliverables are technically sound and aligned with construction and operational requirements. What disciplines are involved in complex energy projects? Disciplines typically include structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process and project management. |
| What delivery models does Anotech offer? Anotech supports projects through flexible engagement models including independent consultancy, permanent expertise and integrated project team participation. Why are flexible delivery models important in energy projects? Flexible delivery models allow project organisations to access specialised expertise while adapting to changing technical and operational requirements. Experts can collaborate with Anotech through different engagement models depending on project needs and professional preferences. |
| What are the key phases of energy infrastructure projects? Energy infrastructure projects typically progress through engineering development, construction, commissioning and operational start-up phases. Why is engineering integrity important before construction? Engineering integrity ensures that technical designs are robust, coordinated and aligned with construction requirements. How do organisations maintain control over complex capital projects? Maintaining control requires strong project governance, reliable project controls and disciplined execution management. |
| How do investors assess project maturity before FID? Investors typically rely on technical due diligence and project readiness assessments to evaluate engineering maturity, governance structures and delivery strategies before committing capital. What is project governance in energy infrastructure projects? Project governance defines the frameworks used to supervise project decisions, manage risks and ensure alignment between engineering, procurement and construction activities. Why is project readiness important before construction? Projects entering execution without sufficient engineering maturity or governance discipline often face cost overruns and delays. Project readiness reviews help identify these risks early. |
| What are project controls in energy infrastructure projects? Project controls are the systems used to monitor cost, schedule and performance throughout the lifecycle of a capital project. Why is schedule risk analysis important? Schedule risk analysis helps project teams understand potential delays and assess the probability of meeting key milestones. How can project controls reduce cost overruns? By providing early visibility on deviations in cost, schedule and productivity, project controls enable proactive corrective actions. |
| What is mechanical completion in energy projects? Mechanical completion confirms that equipment and systems have been installed according to specifications. What is commissioning in infrastructure projects? Commissioning verifies that systems operate correctly before start-up. Why is completion management important? Completion management ensures that systems are properly tested and handed over to operations. |
| What types of roles are available at Anotech? Positions include engineers project controls specialists construction supervisors commissioning professionals and technical project experts What experience is typically required? Candidates usually have experience in engineering construction commissioning or project delivery environments How can candidates apply? Candidates can explore open opportunities and submit applications through the careers page |
References
The figures and insights presented on this website are based on recognized industry studies, consulting reports, and academic research on megaproject performance, capital project delivery, cost overruns, schedule delays, and project risk management.
Sources by figure
Ernst & Young — Oil & Gas Megaprojects
Key finding used:
More than 360 oil and gas megaprojects were analyzed. Around two-thirds exceeded their budgets, with average cost escalations close to 60%, and three-quarters missed their original schedules. Post-FID projects also showed significant overruns, with around two-thirds exceeding budgets and average overruns above 20%.
Source:
Ernst & Young, Spotlight on oil and gas megaprojects, 2014 — analysis of 365 megaprojects.
Public reference:
PR Newswire — Oil and gas megaproject overruns to cost industry more than US$500B
Additional reference:
SDC Executive — EY: Oil and gas megaproject overruns to cost industry more than $500 billion
Note:
The full EY report PDF is no longer publicly hosted on EY.com. The PR Newswire press release is used as the most stable public reference and is widely cited by the industry.
McKinsey & Company — Capital Projects Benchmark
Key finding used:
A global benchmark of more than 500 capital projects showed average cost overruns of approximately 79% and schedule delays of approximately 52%.
Source:
McKinsey & Company, Seize the decade: Maximizing value through pre-construction excellence, 2023.
McKinsey & Company — Construction Productivity
Key finding used:
McKinsey reports that 98% of megaprojects experience cost overruns above 30%, and 77% are delayed by 40% or more.
Source:
McKinsey & Company, The construction productivity imperative, 2015, updated 2017.
Bain & Company — Energy Capital Projects
Key finding used:
Upstream and midstream oil and gas capital projects experienced average delays exceeding two years. Bain’s analysis of the 2015–2019 industry cycle reported an average delay of 2.5 years and an average cost overrun of 17%.
Source:
Bain & Company, Energy Transition: Delivering Capital Projects On Time and On Budget.
Academic Research — Energy Infrastructure Projects
Key finding used:
A peer-reviewed 2025 analysis of 662 energy infrastructure projects across 83 countries found cost overruns in more than 60% of cases.
Source:
Sovacool, B.K. & Ryu, S., Beyond economies of scale: Learning from construction cost overrun risks and time delays in global energy infrastructure projects, Energy Strategy Reviews / ScienceDirect, 2025.
Additional access:
ScienceDirect abstract and ResearchGate full-text version, where available.
Additional Supporting References
The following sources provide additional context on megaproject performance, complexity, capital project delivery risks, and industry-recognized mitigation approaches:
OilPrice.com
Industry article discussing energy megaproject failure rates and examples of projects exceeding budgets.
McKinsey & Company — Mining Megaprojects
Analysis showing how project complexity is linked to weaker delivery outcomes in large capital projects.
McKinsey & Company — At-Risk Capital Projects
Article highlighting independent challenge-team reviews as a recognized approach to improve capital project outcomes.
McKinsey & Company — Infrastructure Project Delivery
Research indicating that large capital projects can take significantly longer and cost substantially more than originally expected.