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“That doesn’t work. Let’s stop this thing from falling into the sea”
— Gavin Rixon

“Ensuring critical projects meet international standards of engineering and safety.”

For investors and developers, project success depends not only on capital structuring but also on the technical feasibility, design integrity, construction execution, and operational performance of the underlying assets. Engineering decisions directly influence capital expenditure, timelines, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value. Without robust technical assessment and oversight, projects face risks such as cost overruns, delays, design failures, or performance shortfalls.

In partnership with GTL International, we provide consulting quality independent engineering advice, together with project implementation and contract oversight. This combines with our financial and legal teams to offer first class feasibility reports with a comprehensive view of technical feasibility, execution risk and implementation. Our cross-disciplinary approach also makes us an ideal partner for EPC and construction contract negotiation.

Our support covers the full project lifecycle, including contractor oversight, budget and financial controls and independent certification. Even in a worst-case scenario we are there to support insurance claims and provide expert evidence.

Project Highlights

USD 28M+

Engineering Consultancy

Saudi Aramco

Jafurah Field Development (Phase 2): Multi-disciplinary engineering advisory for gas field expansion, including FEED coordination, value engineering, and construction strategy development.

USD 43M+

Technical Consultancy

Petronas

First Commercial Production facility, including FEED design and engineering for an 800km high-pressure gas pipeline system and associated refinery infrastructure.

USD
25M+

Engineering & Project Development

British Petroleum

Petroleum refining complex, including technical due diligence, foundation engineering for major process units, and civil infrastructure planning.

USD
25M+

Engineering & Project Development

British Petroleum

Petroleum refining complex, including technical due diligence, foundation engineering for major process units, and civil infrastructure planning.

Our Services

Eliot & Luther and GTL International provide comprehensive services protecting investor capital and enabling informed decision-making throughout the investment and development lifecycle. Our integrated services support opportunity identification, financial structuring, preinvestment technical assessment, construction phase oversight, operational performance validation, and dispute resolution.

Advisory & Strategic Consulting

  • Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Financial restructuring and distressed situations
  • Corporate finance and private equity
  • Investment structuring and partnership design
  • Financial modelling and analytical reports
  • Enhanced due diligence
  • Cross-border transaction expertise

Strategic Planning & Advisory

  • Business case development and investment analysis
  • Bankable feasibility studies for finance
  • Independent technical opinions for lenders
  • Insurance technical risk assessment
  • Strategic planning and portfolio optimisation
  • Market and commercial due diligence
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting
  • HAZOP, HAZID and safety studies
  • Structural, geotechnical and civil engineering

Commercial & Contractual

  • Cost estimating and cost management
  • Quantity surveying and valuation services
  • Contract strategy and procurement planning
  • Claims preparation, assessment, and resolution
  • Contractual risk analysis and management
  • Forensic cost and delay analysis

Technical & Engineering

  • Technical due diligence for acquisitions and investments
  • Independent Engineer and Lender’s Technical Advisor services
  • Owner’s Engineer and project oversight for developers
  • Insurance claim technical assessment and verification
  • Expert witness and dispute resolution support management
  • Risk identification, analysis, and mitigation
  • Quality assurance and control programmes

Project Delivery & Management

  • Project management consultancy and PMO services
  • Engineering, Procurement & Construction delivery
  • Project controls and performance

Environmental & Sustainability

  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Permitting and regulatory compliance
  • Carbon accounting and emissions management
  • Sustainability strategy and ESG advisory
Key Person

Gavin Rixon

GTL International, London
Gavin Rixon

Gavin is an RICS-trained Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers with over 30 years experience of construction, oil and gas and engineering projects across six continents. Gavin is a regular expert witness and adviser to lenders and insurance companies on construction projects.

Key Person

GTL International

GTL is a global, multi-discipline engineering and technical advisory consultancy. GTL has supported project financings totalling more than USD 15 billion and conducted technical due diligence for acquisitions exceeding USD 10 billion. GTL holds an Integrated Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 10006:2017.