How to create an empty BPEL project in JDeveloper BPEL Designer

If you haven't already done so, create a new Workspace/Application, e.g. BPEL and set Directory Name to D:\data\BPEL - uncheck the Create a New Empty Project field
Right-click on your Workspace/Application, e.g. BPEL
Select New Project
In the Items section, select BPEL Process Project
Click OK
As Project Name, enter a name, e.g. FileConverter
(10.1.3) As Template, select Asynchronous BPEL Process
Click OK/Finish