BP Pangbourne – Blend Centre Feasibility Study
A decision between refurbishment and new build that needed to be resolved before any capital was committed - with Net Zero ambitions at stake
Visual Overview
Project Overview
Client & Sector:
Client:
BP
Sector:
Commercial / Industrial
Project Tags:
Feasibility
Industrial
Net Zero
Sustainability
The Challenge
The Brief and The Reality
BP needed to assess the viability of consolidating an existing Blend Lab, Blend Shop, and oil storage into a single Blend Centre within their Pangbourne site – alongside modernising equipment and processes. There was genuine uncertainty about whether refurbishment of the existing facilities was viable, or whether a new build was the right approach. This decision needed to be made before any capital commitment, with sustainability – specifically BP’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions – as a central consideration.
The Outcome
How 360DS Approached It Differently
360DS conducted a detailed feasibility study exploring multiple options including refurbishment and new build. The study concluded that while refurbishment was possible, constructing a new facility would better support BP’s sustainability goals, long-term operational use, and future growth potential. The study also considered the integration of renewable and sustainable systems, directly addressing BP’s Net Zero Carbon ambitions and providing a clear, evidence-based recommendation before any design fees were committed.
Client Outcomes
What Changed For Them
Right decision made before capital was committed.
The feasibility study prevented investment in a refurbishment option that would not have met BP's long-term needs - saving the cost of correcting a wrong decision later.
Net Zero Carbon ambitions addressed from the outset.
Renewable and sustainable systems were considered at feasibility stage - building sustainability into the brief rather than retrofitting it.
Evidence-based recommendation.
The new build conclusion was supported by a structured, multi-option assessment - not assumed or defaulted to.
Future growth built into the brief.
The new facility is sized and designed to accommodate operational growth - unlike a refurbishment of existing space that would have constrained expansion.