Downstream

Asset lifecycle knowledge

Our approach. Your solution

To safeguard and improve your business performance we offer a concept to decommissioning approach to physical assets.

We support our clients in the design, construction and operation of their assets, and at the end of the assets’ economic life we help to ensure safe life extension or decommissioning. Our services bring added value for our clients at each stage of the asset life cycle. Our approach to risk-based management addresses the integrity of asset components, the operational efficiency of the asset itself, and the management systems and human factors that support optimum performance.

Our team is made up of specialists with an in-depth knowledge of all the materials, components, equipment, systems and operational complexities involved with the energy industry’s often large-scale assets. With over 250 years experience, from the early stages of traditional applications to the very latest technology and new build programmes being planned and built around the world, we can help you, your team, your project, and your business. Talk to us. The detail matters.

Concept

Ideas generation
Technology assessment
Strategic technology options
Business strategies
Technical and operational principles
Business cases for investment and infrastructure renewal
Whole life, risk based asset optimisation models
Cost benefit analysis
Economic modelling
Due diligence
Market analysis

Scope Definition

Feasibility studies and option development
Preparation of risk based cost estimates
Business case development
Production and implementation of safety management systems
Procurement and contracting strategy

System Requirements

Analysis and specification of customer requirements
Standards and codes of practice preparation
Requirements for type approval
Process development
Systems, including safety critical systems, engineering and integration
Human factors analysis and requirements

Procurement, Design & Manufacture

Specification development
Preparation of scheme plans
Independent peer review and audit of designs, specifications and test results
Project and commercial management advice and support
Project risk analysis and risk management
Independent auditing of projects
Supply of critical resources
Project control
Systems integration
Development and assessment of competitive tender documentation

Installation & Commissioning

Implementation project management
Technical problem solving
Expert witness and dispute resolution
Independent validation and verification during testing and commissioning

Overall Validation

Safety case management and preparation
Product acceptance/ assessment
Hazard identification and control
Quantified and qualitative risk assessment
Systematic RAM analysis, including life cycle optimisation
Independent audit and review
Systems Certification (IV&V)

Operations & Maintenance

Specification of technical support requirements and general technical assistance
Negotiation of service level agreements
Operational advice
Asset optimisation and decision tools
Maintenance strategies and audits
Benchmarking studies
Development and application of asset management tools