Oil and Gas firm Engineering Consultant

An oil and gas engineering consultant provides technical guidance and project execution support across the full project lifecycle. The work includes feasibility studies, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed multi-discipline engineering, procurement support, construction supervision, and commissioning assistance. The primary role is to reduce project risk, control capital expenditure, and ensure that the plant or facility meets technical specifications and Indian regulatory requirements.

In a PMC (Project Management Consulting) arrangement, the consultant acts as the owner's representative, overseeing and controlling contractor performance without directly executing the work. The owner retains contractual relationships with all vendors and contractors. In an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contract, a single contractor takes full accountability for all three phases under one contract. EPC offers more cost certainty; PMC offers more owner control. We provide both models depending on your project structure and risk appetite.

An oil and gas feasibility study covers: technical viability assessment, preliminary process description, site evaluation, feedstock and utility availability analysis, regulatory approval mapping (PESO, CPCB, MoEFCC, state PCBs), Class 5 AACE cost estimate, and a risk register. In India, this phase also identifies state-specific clearance requirements that vary between Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The study gives the project owner the information needed to make a capital investment decision with confidence.

Yes. All our engineering designs are delivered in compliance with the applicable Indian Standards (IS codes), including IS 456 for concrete, IS 800 for structural steel, and IS 3043 for earthing. Simultaneously, we apply international codes including ASME VIII for pressure vessels, API 650 for storage tanks, IEC 60079 for hazardous area classification, NFPA 11 and 13 for fire protection, and ISO 9001 for quality management. Where Indian Standards and international codes differ, we apply the more conservative requirement.

Project duration depends on scope and complexity. A feasibility study typically takes 6 to 10 weeks. A FEED study ranges from 3 to 6 months. Detailed engineering for a mid-scale gas processing plant takes 9 to 18 months. Full EPC delivery for a greenfield facility in India commonly runs between 24 and 42 months, including regulatory approvals. Brownfield modifications and unit additions are generally 30 to 50 percent shorter. We provide project-specific Gantt schedules during the initial project scoping discussion.

Yes. Greenfield projects involve designing a new facility on a vacant site, where our team develops all engineering from concept. Brownfield projects involve modifying or expanding an existing operating plant, which requires careful tie-in engineering, hazard management, and production continuity planning. We have delivered both types across refineries in Maharashtra, gas plants in Gujarat, and petrochemical facilities in Andhra Pradesh. Each brownfield project begins with a plant survey and existing document review before any new design work starts.

Oil and gas projects in India require approvals from multiple authorities depending on the facility type. Key approvals include PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation) for storage and handling, MoEFCC for Environmental Clearance (EC), state Pollution Control Board (PCB) for Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate, factory inspector approvals under the Factories Act, and local municipal clearances. For LNG and CNG projects, PNGRB (Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board) authorisation is also required. We manage the preparation and submission of all these applications as part of our PMC and turnkey services.

Yes. Our fire protection engineering scope covers firewater network design and hydraulic calculations, firewater pump station design, deluge and foam-water sprinkler systems for hydrocarbon storage areas, dry chemical suppression for specific equipment, fire and gas detection system layout, and emergency shutdown (ESD) system integration. All designs comply with NFPA 11 (foam), NFPA 13 (sprinklers), NFPA 72 (fire alarm), OISD 116, and TAC requirements applicable to Indian oil and gas facilities.

Yes. We deliver engineering design packages and PMC services for projects in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa from our India offices. Remote delivery includes all engineering documentation, vendor review, and project controls support. Where on-site supervision is required, we deploy experienced engineers from our India team to the project location. Our competitive fee structure, combined with the quality of India-trained petroleum engineers, makes this an attractive model for international clients with FEED and detailed engineering requirements.