The BOOT approach to energy infrastructure management: a means to optimise the return from facilities

This paper sets out the major facets of the Build‐Own‐Operate‐Transfer (BOOT) approach of procuring and managing energy‐related assets. The relative merits between BOOT and other strategies are contrasted. The participants and the life cycle of BOOT are explained. The pros and cons of BOOT are outlined. Case studies on energy infrastructure BOOT schemes are then used to illustrate different terms, scope and benefits of such projects.