This tool is widely used in UK and North Sea decommissioning for oil and gas industry;
BPEO offers a systematic approach to decision-making in which the practicality of all reasonable options is examined;
Comparing the relative merits of different options based on pre-defined assessment factors,
The BPEO process yields the best practicable option under a given situation and an auditable trail to support the final decision. This allows trade-offs, priorities and value judgments to be made consistently and transparently.