What do you understand by green field and brown field projects?

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Accepted Answer

Green field refers to a new construction site while brown field refers to an existing construction site.

Green field is a new construction site that has not been developed before
Brown field is an existing construction site that has been previously developed
Green field projects are usually easier to manage and have fewer risks compared to brown field projects
Brown field projects require more planning and assessment due to potential environmental hazards and existing infrastructure
Examples of green field projects include building a new factory on an empty plot of land, while an example of a brown field project is renovating an old industrial site for a new use

Accepted Answer

Process plants are classified as brown field where are as new oil gas process plants, refinery ,are considered as green field projects.

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