Expert Services for the Petrochemical & Refining Industries
The petrochemical and refining industries face complex operational and regulatory challenges, including aging infrastructure, evolving safety standards, and the need for efficiency and throughput optimization. Smith & Burgess specializes in tailored process safety and engineering solutions designed to enhance safety, optimize facility performance, and ensure compliance with global standards.
With decades of experience, our team partners with refineries and petrochemical facilities to address critical safety concerns and improve overall operations. Our expertise spans new facility design, system upgrades, compliance management, and risk mitigation, enabling clients to meet industry demands with confidence.
Relief and Flare Studies
Smith & Burgess conducts comprehensive relief and flare studies to evaluate system capacity, performance, and regulatory compliance in petrochemical and refining facilities. These studies ensure that systems are designed to manage overpressure scenarios, meet regulatory standards, and minimize environmental impact, supporting reliable and compliant operations.
- Relief Systems Analysis
- Flare Systems Optimization
- Concern Mitigation Planning
- Guidelines & Standards Development
Process Safety Services
Smith & Burgess delivers comprehensive process safety services designed to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in petrochemical and refining operations. From hazard analysis to safety system design, these services help ensure compliance with industry regulations, protect personnel, and maintain safe, efficient operations.
Our expertise includes:
- Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- Facility Siting
- Action Item Management
- PSM & RMP Audits & Assessments
- Process Safety Information (PSI)
- Low-Pressure Tank Mechanical Integrity
- Specialized Studies & Modeling
- Specialized Studies & Modeling
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Incident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis
Engineering Design Reviews
Smith & Burgess provides engineering design review services to ensure new and existing facility designs meet safety and operational standards. By analyzing systems for compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation, these reviews support safe, reliable operations and adherence to industry regulations.
Our services include:
- Conceptual Engineering & Feasibility Studies
- Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
- Detailed Engineering & Process Optimization
About Smith & Burgess
Smith & Burgess has been a trusted partner to the petrochemical and refining industries for over a decade. A leader in process safety, relief system optimization, and regulatory compliance, our experienced team leverages industry best practices to deliver solutions that protect people, the environment, and facility operations.
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Headquartered in Houston, with offices in Chicago, Singapore, and India, we provide process safety consulting services to clients worldwide. Our deep industry knowledge and tailored approaches ensure that your facility meets regulatory demands while operating at peak efficiency.