Process Consultants

🚦Project Readiness Reviews From time to time, we are asked for an opinion on a project’s readiness to proceed from one phase to another.   These events vary, sometimes it is a cold call where advice is sought, while other times it is for project work underway, and there is a desire to accelerate progress.   We understand this enthusiasm, everyone wants to get their project finished.   When answering this question, we use a traffic light style process that reviews a project on multiple criteria to determine its readiness to proceed. This approach is in line with that recommended by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner in their book, How Big Things Get Done. They talk about thinking slow (planning) and acting fast (delivering), noting that planning is ‘relatively’ cheap, and delivering is expensive, particularly if things go wrong.   Sometimes, even if not all the traffic lights are green, the client may proceed if the benefits are shown to outweigh the risks. An example of this is setting aside additional contingency for the one outstanding risk, which when overcome allows plant production to commence earlier than planned, quickly recouping this additional outlay.   Do you have a project that you would like a clearer readiness status for? Please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs: https://lnkd.in/gF_GGvaA   PS In the past we have spoken about one aspect of this question, Launch Fever – you can find that here: https://lnkd.in/gnu_dYFU #ProcessConsultants #ProjectReadinessReview #ProjectDelivery

We have recently updated our Company Overview.   This document showcases our services and expertise that we provide to clients in both the traditional energy space of oil & gas, and petrochemicals, as well as the growing fields of biofuels and renewables.   If you would like to understand how we could support your business, please get in touch to request a copy.   Contact us: https://lnkd.in/gF_GGvaA   #ProcessConsultants #CompanyOverview #CapabilityStatement

Qenos were one of our early clients, providing us with interesting and engaging engineering consulting work since 2017. With the recent voluntary administration announcement (https://lnkd.in/g_Ygcn2J), we would like to pass along our best wishes to all of our friends and colleagues there. Apart from all the upheaval to their staff, contractors, customers, and local community, the loss of Qenos puts a dent in Australia's plan to build an economy based on advanced manufacturing. #Qenos #AdvancedManufacturing #Petrochemical

Quality Management is an intrinsic part of project delivery, embedded in all the work we undertake for our clients.   As part of our ISO 9001 Continuous Improvement process, we internally issue a regular ‘Quality Moment’. Below is our Quality Moment on Managing Quality, as an example.   As you can see the process is relatively straight forward, it just needs to be followed, like any other process or procedure in the toolkit. Please feel free to add any other pointers about Managing Quality, we would be interested to hear them.    #qualitymanagement #qualitymoment #iso9001 #projectdelivery

📢📢 Company Update 📢📢 We are pleased to unveil our new logo. The logo is a stylised infinity symbol, tilted at 45 degrees to symbolise our constant striving for excellence and innovation. The upward slope of the logo reflects our optimism, and growth mindset. The logo also conveys our commitment to sustainability and the circular economy (renewable energy), as well as our infinite possibilities for the future. This logo refresh is part of our 10th anniversary celebration, as we mark a decade of operation in early 2025.

Renewable energy is the future, but it also comes with many challenges. How do we design and operate systems that are efficient, reliable, and sustainable? How do we balance the technical, economic, and logistical factors of large-scale projects? We are proud to share our recent work on a power generation system using biofuels as the primary fuel source, which addresses these questions. We helped our client, who wishes to remain confidential, develop a concept that covers the technical, economic, and logistical aspects of the project. We delivered a comprehensive report to the client within the project timeframe, providing details and recommendations for the optimal location, design, and operation of the system. Our client was very impressed with our work and praised our professionalism, expertise, and innovation. This project demonstrates our skills and experience in the renewable energy sector. We are excited to support more renewable energy projects as Australia transitions to cleaner energy sources. If you want to know more about our services and capabilities in the renewable energy space, please visit our website or contact us. #biofuels #renewables #cleanenergy

Successful Plant Trial Completion   Recently we successfully completed a confidential project (plant trial) for one of our customer’s gas processing facilities.   The multidiscipline project was undertaken over 10 months, through the phases of concept/select, FEED/detailed engineering, HAZOP, procurement, construction, and commissioning.   Despite a challenging project timeline, based on concurrent site activities, we were able to complete the work and commission the project on time, achieving the project’s objectives.   Our role included the selection of preferred vendors, based on the project’s specialised chemical processing requirements and other technical considerations. Commitment to the delivery schedule was crucial, and after meeting all these requirements, we selected vendors from: - Melbourne (pumps & miscellaneous items) - Adelaide (piping & valves) - Perth (structural steel, hired equipment & specialised technical support) - Darwin (concrete beams & tanks) - (Check out the map below)   The remote location of the site added a layer of complexity, requiring close attention on logistics and coordination, and support and collaboration from both our customer and the various vendors.   Operating from our Melbourne base, we conducted site visits to northern Australia at various stages (preliminary/scoping, construction, and commissioning), providing support and guidance as required.   We would like to say a big thank you to our customer for their support during the project, the various vendors who supported the work, and our multidiscipline engineering team. #FEED #DetailedDesign #GasProcessing #PlantTrial #Commissioning

Process Consultants Proudly Sponsors Chemistry Australia's Awards Night We are pleased to announce that Process Consultants had the honour of sponsoring Chemistry Australia's recent annual Awards Night. This prestigious event, held in Melbourne, celebrates excellence and innovation within the chemical and plastics industries, recognising outstanding achievements and contributions that drive the sector forward. As a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, Process Consultants is committed to supporting the advancement and sustainability of the chemical industry. Our sponsorship reflects our dedication to fostering innovation, promoting safety, and enhancing operational efficiency across the sector. The Awards Night brought together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to celebrate the remarkable achievements of individuals and organisations. We extend our congratulations to all the award winners and nominees whose work continues to inspire and elevate the industry. "We are proud to support an event that recognises the extraordinary efforts and successes within our industry," said Michael Stansfield, Managing Director at Process Consultants. "At Process Consultants, we believe in the power of innovation and collaboration to drive positive change, and we are thrilled to be part of an event that highlights these values." Thank you to Chemistry Australia for organising such a fantastic event and to all the participants who made the night a memorable celebration of excellence in our industry. For those interested this video provides a great overview of the Awards Night: https://lnkd.in/gZ5DwGZM #ProcessConsultants #ChemistryAustralia #AwardsNight #Innovation

This is a brief update to advise that we have successfully completed our ISO 9001 re-certification audit. We have held ISO 9001 accreditation since 2018, and we would like to thank the team at DNV for their ongoing support and advice to us on all matters regarding this topic. Working to the requirements of our Quality Management System makes the life of our engineering team easier, freeing them up to focus on delivering value to our customers. For now, with the re-certification audit complete, we have taken a few minutes out to celebrate our Mission Accomplished 🎉 , while we re-focus our efforts for the next 12 months. #ISO9001 #oilandgas #chemicals #engineering #projects #brownfields #professionalservices #missionaccomplished

We have mentioned before how we are different from others in the consulting engineering market. One of our main distinctions is that many of our engineering and advisory staff have worked for ten or more years in the operations department at facilities like gas and petrochemical plants. We know the challenges and opportunities that arise from designing, building, operating, and maintaining these complex facilities. We have seen the evolution of technology, regulations, project delivery, and best practices, and we have incorporated and adapted this knowledge into our toolkit of experience and insights. We are sought out by customers who need more than just technical expertise. They need problem-solving engineers who understand their business goals, their operational constraints, and their safety culture. They need engineers who can communicate effectively with different stakeholders, from operators and technicians to management and regulators. They need engineers who can deliver solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable. With our customers, we have successfully completed projects across various disciplines, such as process engineering, process safety, mechanical engineering, electrical and instrument engineering, and more. We have worked on novel, challenging, and high-impact projects that require a deep understanding of a process unit’s unique operational environment. We have earned the trust and respect of our customers, who value our experience and insight. We are the engineering team you need when you face problems that others lack the capability to tackle. Do you want to chat about an issue you have at your facility? Please feel free to contact us: https://lnkd.in/gF_GGvaA   #oilandgas #chemicals #engineering #projects #advisory #operations #brownfields