Oil and natural gas (so-called “fossil-fuels”) are processed to produce petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene and other fuels.
The petroleum industry covers all stages of production, including upstream operations (exploration, drilling and extraction), midstream (transportation, storage and processing), downstream (refining, purifying and processing) and finally distribution.
Oil refineries have several inherent hazards as part of their production processes, including the risk of fire & explosion, environmental disaster, chemical spills, corrosion and machinery breakdown, in addition to being particularly susceptible to natural hazards.
Technical Expert Services
Potential disputes can arise at any stage of the oil & gas process. Because of the technical matters involved, having an engineering expert with the right experience within the sector is necessary to understanding the nature of the complexity involved.
Operations at all stages of the oil and gas production process are complex because they require specialist equipment and a thorough knowledge of the engineering principals that govern how they are operated. A deep understanding of the industry is necessary to address any matters that may arise.
Our engineers that have background in oil and gas can provide opinions on technical matters and provide advice for implementing good practices. Whether this involves oil rigs, offshore drilling platforms, oil pipelines or refineries, we can assist.
We are also able to advise on the construction and commissioning of refinery, process plants and the process engineering involved. Similarly, we have experience with the engineering and construction of storage tanks for refineries, as well as investigation of matters that involve tank collapse.
Forensic Investigations
With innumerable types of specialist equipment and unique hazards specific to the industry, the potential for incidents to occur with devasting consequence is high. When such an incident happens, understanding the root cause and all contributing factors is vital to progress with repairs and to avoid similar incidents taking place in the future.
Our oil and gas experts have many years of experience within the sector investigating the root cause of incidents. Armed with this knowledge, we are available to investigate fire and explosion, machinery breakdown, contamination and corrosion, and environmental incidents.
Risk Management
CEERISK experts have conducted pre-loss surveys and risk assessments in oil & gas manufacturing plants in different countries around the world. We work with key risk management personnel to provide accurate analyses of the hazards present, in addition to offering suggestions for changes that can be made to improve the overall risk profile of a site.
Through our experience carrying out risk assessments in refineries and other oil processing centres, as well as our expert’s experience working with chemicals in different industrial and manufacturing settings, we are able to identify hazards and recommend actions to reduce the overall exposure to various risks.
