Understanding Facility Engineering

Facility engineering in upstream oil and gas is a complex, multi-disciplinary discipline that encompasses design, planning, construction, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of facilities used in the exploration, production and processing of hydrocarbons. Facility engineers are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operations of an upstream facility.

They must have experience with a variety of upstream processes and technologies, such as upstream well completion, production optimization, pipeline operations, natural gas processing and storage. They must also have a thorough understanding of upstream safety regulations and codes of practice.

In addition to upstream facility engineering, upstream facility engineers must also be familiar with upstream environmental compliance issues, including air quality monitoring, waste management and water management. They must also have a comprehensive understanding of upstream maintenance, repair and reliability issues.

Ultimately, upstream facility engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of an upstream facility. By ensuring that all upstream processes and activities adhere to applicable regulations and codes of practice, upstream facility engineers can help protect personnel and equipment from potential risks associated.