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How we work
Six steps, one written scope, and a clear line between what MINCAT does and what licensors, contractors and suppliers deliver.
Method
Six steps, agreed in writing before work begins
The same six-step sequence applies whether the requirement is a single catalyst charge, a critical equipment replacement or a greenfield plant. What changes is the depth of each step and the partners involved. Before any work starts, the scope of each step — deliverables, decision points, and what is and is not MINCAT's responsibility — is set out in a written proposal.
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Understand
The industrial requirement, technical specifications, project objectives, operating conditions, commercial parameters and implementation timeline.
Output: A requirement statement in engineering terms, confirmed with you before anything is issued.
- 02
Define
The requirement converted into a structured technical and commercial scope that appropriate technology and solution providers can evaluate.
Output: A scope and evaluation basis agreed in writing.
- 03
Identify
Relevant technologies, manufacturers, engineering organisations, EPC/EPCM partners and specialised suppliers from the appropriate markets.
Output: A qualified longlist with reference experience and first-pass fit.
- 04
Evaluate
Options considered across technical suitability, experience, specifications, commercial structure, capacity, quality requirements, delivery capability and project fit.
Output: A normalised technical-commercial comparison and a written recommendation.
- 05
Coordinate
Communication between you and the relevant solution providers, keeping technical, commercial and project requirements aligned.
Output: Managed clarifications, document flow and decision cadence within the agreed scope.
- 06
Support execution
Where required, continued support for procurement, supplier coordination, documentation, quality, logistics and project interfaces through the agreed scope.
Output: Procurement and project-execution support under the contract, then long-term requirements.
Working with your team
One nominated contact on each side, and a short decision loop
Engagements run fastest when the client names one decision-maker and MINCAT provides one point of contact. Reviews happen on written deliverables — comparison matrices, qualification reports, recommendations — so decisions can be made quickly and defended later.
Where technical specifications are involved, your engineering team reviews them before anything is published or issued. We prepare the content; you confirm the numbers. That protects your credibility with licensors, contractors and lenders.
Project lifecycle
Where MINCAT can be engaged
Stages marked as partner-delivered are executed by qualified licensors, contractors and specialists under their own contracts. MINCAT coordinates on the owner's side within agreed scope.
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Requirement
Capacity, product slate, feedstock, site and budget framed in engineering terms.
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02
Concept & feasibility
Coordination of concept studies and feasibility inputs with qualified consultants.
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Technology identification
Shortlisting of process routes and licensors that fit the feedstock and scale.
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Licensor evaluation
Structured technical-commercial comparison of licensor offers and guarantees.
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EPC / EPCM identification
Identification and qualification of contractors with relevant reference plants.
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Engineering strategy
FEED and basic engineering delivered by the selected engineering partner.
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Equipment & procurement
Equipment strategy, vendor development and procurement support against the engineering.
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08
Inspection & QA/QC
Third-party inspection and expediting through accredited agencies.
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Logistics
Project cargo, heavy-lift and site delivery through freight specialists.
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Construction & installation
Executed by the EPC/EPCM contractor; MINCAT tracks interfaces within agreed scope.
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Commissioning & start-up
Pre-commissioning, commissioning and performance runs by licensor and contractor teams.
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Aftermarket & expansion
Catalyst programmes, spares, revamps and debottlenecking through the same network.
MINCAT coordination
Principles
Rules we do not bend
No fabricated credentials
No invented client logos, testimonials, certifications or statistics — anywhere.
Partner scope stated as partner scope
What a licensor, contractor or supplier delivers is never presented as MINCAT's own capability.
No supplier commissions
Fees are agreed with the client in advance and are independent of which option is selected.
Specifications reviewed before issue
Technical content is confirmed by your engineers before it reaches a partner.
Confidential by default
Project and commercial information is not shared beyond the parties who need it; NDAs on request.
Written deliverables
Comparison matrices, qualification reports and recommendations you can audit.
Build the right industrial solution with us
Tell us the technology, equipment, catalyst, material or project-development requirement you are working on. An engineer reviews every enquiry, in confidence, and replies with a clear next step within two working days.
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