Worley Wins FEED Contract for World’s First Net Zero Ethylene Site in Canada
Worley secures FEED contract for Dow’s landmark decarbonisation project in Canada
Worley Limited has been selected by Dow to deliver Front End Engineering Design (FEED) under a new Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) services contract for the cogeneration component of Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project in Alberta, Canada. The project will create the world’s first net zero emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site with respect to Scope 1 and 2 emissions, with the facility expected to be operational by late 2030.
Work will be delivered by Worley’s Canada and India-based Global Integrated Delivery team. The contract reinforces Worley’s positioning in high-value decarbonisation infrastructure and demonstrates its ability to win marquee contracts from global industrial majors pursuing net zero transformation.
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What is FEED and why it matters for engineering firms
Front End Engineering Design (FEED) is a critical project phase that defines technical specifications, cost estimates, and execution plans before final investment decisions are made. For engineering firms, FEED contracts represent strategic entry points into major capital projects — successful delivery can unlock significantly larger revenue opportunities during construction phases.
Securing FEED scope often positions firms for follow-on construction management work if the project proceeds to execution. This contract structure gives Worley visibility into a potentially larger downstream EPCM engagement should Dow proceed with full project development.
Project scope and delivery model
Worley’s scope includes a brownfield installation of a cogeneration facility with integrated post-combustion carbon capture. “Brownfield” refers to installation within an existing industrial site, as opposed to a greenfield new build. The Global Integrated Delivery model utilising Canada and India teams demonstrates Worley’s cost-efficient execution capability.
The three core scope elements are:
- Cogeneration facility installation
- Integrated post-combustion carbon capture
- Brownfield delivery at existing Dow site
Integrated carbon capture cogeneration represents a high-complexity, high-margin service category within Worley’s sustainability-focused portfolio. The technical challenge of retrofitting carbon capture technology into existing industrial infrastructure typically commands premium engineering margins compared to conventional brownfield work.
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CEO commentary on strategic fit
Chris Ashton, Chief Executive Officer of Worley, stated the award reflects Worley’s strategic focus on expanding full project delivery solutions for customers globally. His commentary frames the contract as evidence of Worley’s strategic alignment with major customers’ decarbonisation capital programmes.
Chris Ashton, Chief Executive Officer, Worley
“Dow’s Path2Zero project is redefining what’s possible for industrial decarbonization. By bringing together our project delivery expertise with Dow’s vision, we’re enabling one of the world’s first fully integrated cogeneration and carbon capture facilities, demonstrating how collaboration can accelerate the shift to net zero operations at scale.”
The decarbonisation tailwind for engineering services
Major chemical and energy companies are increasingly committing capital to Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction, creating a multi-decade infrastructure investment cycle. Worley is positioned as a beneficiary of this trend, with contract wins of this nature providing visibility into pipeline growth as industrial decarbonisation accelerates globally.
The Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project represents a reference case for the type of large-scale, technically complex decarbonisation infrastructure that will define the next decade of industrial capital expenditure.
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