Fit for purpose solutions, engineered for excellence.

Modifications

What we do

Fit for purpose, scalable, engineering solutions that improve your asset’s performance, maximising production.

We know brownfield.

Future-proofing your assets.

In brownfield environments, complexity is the norm: aging infrastructure, congested sites and harsh environments. Our role is simple: solve these challenges with practical, fit for purpose project management, engineering, procurement and construction services that deliver value.
We work with you to achieve your asset’s goals – whether that’s unlocking production potential, extending asset life or improving operational efficiency – with efficient modifications of every size.

50+
years’ experience successfully executing brownfield modifications for global energy and materials clients.
$120m
saved over two years by implementing a continuous improvement modifications programme for an Australian client.
£10m+
saving by delivering a major modification project under budget in the North Sea for a major operator.
 

Why Wood?

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Confidence in complex environments.
We deliver predictable, fit for purpose modifications across mature assets, live brownfield environments and congested sites where precision and predictability matter most.
Lean, agile and cost efficient solutions.
We engineer and deliver tried, tested and scalable solutions, without over-engineering. We continuously drive efficiencies and savings through lean planning, a tiered engineering approach and cost efficiency programmes.
Predictable local delivery, global expertise.
We mobilise reliable, experienced local teams that are backed by Wood’s global subject matter experts. Our deep network of brownfield specialists innovate quickly, improve continuously and ensure delivery.

Customer success story

Complex brownfield flare system upgrade

Confidential | Middle East

Wood supported a major operator to decrease black smoke by upgrading its low-elevated candle flare to elevated flare stacks for cleaner combustion.

100%
faster execution vs traditional timelines, from concept to start up
100%
of black smoke eliminated due to smart modifications

Scalable, right sized brownfield solutions.

Our offering

We are the trusted brownfield partner you can have confidence in. We deliver what’s needed, at the right scale, for the best value.

Whether it’s a  repair order or a multi-phase brownfield upgrade, our teams engineer with execution in mind. We embed constructability and procurement realities  from day one - ensuring designs are practical, buildable, operable and aligned with your schedule.

Customer success story

Modifications to extend offshore asset life

Confidential | South-east Australia

Wood executed topside modifications across various offshore assets, including engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation scopes.

20
onshore and offshore assets upgraded and modified
20+
EPC service relationship with major operator

Differentiators

Fit for purpose, not gold plated

Every design is practical, constructible and economically sound, ensuring you get exactly what’s needed to deliver results. Our modular approach allows us to scale delivery to match project complexity - whether it’s a minor modification or a major upgrade.

Global expertise, delivered locally

We bring you the best of both worlds – locally skilled people powered by a global network of subject matter experts. No matter the challenge, we’re able to provide a proven, trusted solution across all environments and specialisms.

Full life cycle expertise, one interface

We use practical delivery experience and expertise from brownfield EPC and operations and maintenance teams to ensure designs are rooted in constructability and operability - ultimately decreasing costs, ensuring safer outcomes, accelerated schedules and improving maintainability.

Unrivalled brownfield benchmarking

We use global benchmarks to implement best practice and innovate solutions faster. We consistently reduce cost, improve quality and accelerate delivery, taking lessons learned from asset types, scope complexity tiering, clients, markets and regions.

Digitally-enabled delivery

We use tools such as 4D modelling, Power BI dashboards and digital twins to reduce survey time, ensure precision and improve delivery transparency.

We offer configurable but standardised PowerBI report suites to our clients, showing clear results and speeding up decision making.

Client centric delivery ecosystem

Our digital brownfield ecosystem brings your project data together - ERP, project controls, document management, materials tracking and workpacks - into one seamless flow. That means no duplicate data entry, fewer errors and faster decisions. For you, it’s predictable delivery, cost certainty and smoother execution from start to finish.

Brownfield excellence, at scale.

EPC/EPCM

As a trusted, proven EPC/EPCM partner , we de-risk delivery, accelerate schedules and ensure safe, successful outcomes.

Constructability-led engineering

We embed construction and commissioning thinking early to reduce risk, accelerate schedules and ensure designs are practical and buildable.

Integrated delivery model

Our single-team approach eliminates handoffs, improves decision making and ensures accountability across the full lifecycle - from concept to commissioning.

Schedule and cost certainty
We apply proven planning tools, tiered engineering and high-value workshare teams to optimise delivery and reduce cost - without compromising quality.

Local execution, global support

We deliver through in-country teams backed by global expertise, ensuring responsiveness, compliance and continuity in live operating environments.

Looking for modifications specialist?
Let’s talk about your asset needs or project requirements.

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