Infrastructure Independence vs Capital Cost
Allocate infrastructure independence selectively by consequence severity, combining shared utilities with targeted internal backup for critical functions only.
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Regulations
Business Context
Developing dedicated power, water, transportation, communications, or other infrastructure can improve reliability and control but significantly increase project capital. Depending entirely on external infrastructure reduces investment but increases exposure to third-party performance.
Green Field Industrial Projects TRIZ Resolution
Provide independence selectively according to consequence and external reliability. Combine shared infrastructure with targeted backup, storage, alternative supply paths, or internal capability for functions whose interruption would have disproportionate impact.
Applicable TRIZ Principles
Principle 3 – Local Quality provides independence only where system criticality justifies it.
Principle 11 – Beforehand Cushioning establishes backup capability before external interruptions occur.
Principle 25 – Self-Service allows the facility to provide selected critical services internally.
Expected Outcome
Controlled infrastructure investment
Greater operating resilience
Reduced external dependency
Better lifecycle economics
Decision Indicators
Projects duplicate reliable external infrastructure unnecessarily.
Single utility failures can stop the entire facility.
Infrastructure independence is treated as an all-or-nothing decision.
Backup systems are added late after vulnerabilities are discovered.
External-service reliability is not reflected in facility architecture.