Energy

Knowledge Driving the Energy Transition

At EPS, we specialize in delivering comprehensive engineering and consulting services to the energy industry, encompassing oil & gas, electrical power, and renewable energy sectors. With our deep technical expertise and industry insights, we help clients navigate the complexities of the energy technologies, economics, regulations, and business appraisals to achieve their strategic objectives.

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Oil & Gas

Harness our extensive experience in the oil and gas sector to enhance your operations, improve safety, and maximize profitability.

    • Offshore Platforms: Forensics, Fire & Explosions; Root Case Analysis

    • Drilling Operations: Reservoir Treatment, Services, EOR, Fire & Explosions

    • Environmental: Waste Treatment: Product Recovery, Saltwater Disposal, Lightning Protection

    • Pipelines: Oil, Natural Gas (NG), Natural Gas Liquids (NGL)

    • Storage & Transmission: Salt Domes, Tankage, LNG, Forensics

    • Appraisals: Regulations, Obsolesence, Taxation

    • Forensics: Operations, Feedstocks, Emission Controls and Environmental Compliance

    • Asset Management: Life Cycle Analysis, Depreciation, Fires and Explosions

    • Appraisals: Regulations, Obsolescence, Taxation

    • Regulatory Compliance: OSHA, EPA, GMP Regulations and Practices

    • Forensics: Origin & Cause, Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

    • Risk Assessment and Mitigation: PHAs, PSM, Safety and Emergency Protocols

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Electrical power

Optimize your power generation assets with our expert guidance, whether you're operating conventional plants or exploring new technologies.

    • Coal, Natural Gas, and Nuclear: Performance enhancement and efficiency improvements.

    • Combined Cycle and Cogeneration Systems: Maximizing energy output and resource utilization.

    • Maintenance and Reliability Engineering: Reducing downtime and extending asset life.

    • Grid Integration: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), independent system operators (ISO), regional transmission organizations (RTO), markets

    • Energy Storage Solutions: Implementing systems to balance supply and demand.

    • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Designing systems to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    • Emission Control Technologies: Implementing scrubbers, collectors, filters, and catalytic converters.

    • Carbon Modeling: Greenhouse gases, regulated emissions, and energy use in technologies (GREET), Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Renewable Energy

Lead the transition to a sustainable future with our renewable energy expertise across technologies.

    • Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Design, optimization, and performance analysis.

    • Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Feasibility studies and system design.

    • Site Assessment and Feasibility Studies: Evaluating wind resources and project viability.

    • Turbine Selection and Optimization: Maximizing energy production.

    • Ethanol: grain-based, cellulosic feedstocks, RINS.

    • Biodiesel: waste-based, grain-based, retrofitting operations.

    • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): Digestion, manure, emissions, transmission, tax credits.

    • Process Design and Optimization: Digestion, fermentation, pyrolysis, pulp & paper.

    • Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Recycling, reclamation, biomass, RDF, MSW, plastics.

    • Hydrogen Production Technologies: Electrolysis, steam methane reforming, safety and explosions.

    • Fuel Cell Systems: Evaluating applications for stationary and mobile power.

    • Energy Storage and Grid Management:

    • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Designing and integrating storage solutions.

    • Microgrids and Smart Grids: Enhancing grid resilience and efficiency.

Why Choose EPS for Energy Industry Services?

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Technical Excellence and Industry Experience

Our team brings decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge across the energy sector.

  • Multidisciplinary Expertise: Chemical, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering.

  • Certified Professionals: Licensed engineers and accredited experts with hands-on industry experience.

  • Cutting-Edge Methodologies: Utilizing the latest tools, technologies, and best practices.

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Customized Solutions for Your Unique Challenges

We understand that every project and operation is unique. Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs.

  • Client-Centered Approach: Collaborating closely to understand your objectives and constraints.

  • Innovative Problem Solving: Developing creative solutions for complex challenges.

  • Strategic Insights: Providing actionable recommendations to drive efficiency and growth.

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Proven Track Record of Success

EPS has delivered profitable outcomes for clients across the energy industry for over three decades.

  • Extensive Project Portfolio: Experience across the spectrum of energy technologies.

  • Satisfied Clients: Numerous testimonials attesting to EPS’s effectiveness and professionalism.

  • Industry Recognition: Trusted by leading energy corporations worldwide.

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    Case Study #1: Optimizing a Petrochemical Plant's Utility Systems

    Challenge: A leading U.S. petrochemical producer faced high operational costs due to inefficient utility and process systems.

    Solution: EPS conducted a comprehensive energy analysis comparing coal-fired versus gas-fired steam production. Our assessment included operating and maintenance procedures, energy alternatives, risks, and future costs.

    Result: We presented a comprehensive financial assessment in clear and concise language, enabling the client to make informed decisions. The project significantly increased the manufacturing site's competitiveness, providing rapid and extraordinary return on investment.

    "EPS's comprehensive energy analysis is one significant example of how they increased our plant's utility and process systems competitiveness. The project incorporated operating, maintenance, energy alternatives, risks, and future costs and presented a comprehensive financial assessment to our management in clear and concise language."

    — Steve Saunders, Engineering Manager, U.S. Petrochemical Producer

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    Case Study #2: Enhancing Efficiency in a Coal-Fired Power Plant

    Challenge: A coal-fired power plant needed to improve efficiency and reduce emissions to comply with new environmental regulations.

    Solution: EPS conducted a thorough analysis of the plant's operations, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement. We recommended process modifications, equipment upgrades, and the implementation of emission control technologies.

    Result: The plant enhanced its operational efficiency, reduced emissions to meet regulatory requirements, and achieved significant cost savings.

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    Case Study #3: Renewable Energy Integration for a Utility Company

    Challenge: A utility company sought to integrate renewable energy sources into its existing grid to meet regulatory mandates and consumer demand.

    Solution: EPS performed grid integration studies, evaluated renewable energy options, and developed a strategic plan for incorporating solar and wind energy. We also assessed energy storage solutions to balance supply and demand.

    Result: The utility successfully integrated renewable energy sources, enhancing grid reliability and meeting regulatory requirements.

“Project management, estimating skills, engineering, and design are all real core strengths of EPS…EPS’s comprehensive energy analysis for coal-fired versus gas-fired steam production, which approached the complexities of our plant’s utility and process systems, is one significant example. The project incorporated operating, maintenance, energy alternatives, risks, and future costs and presented a comprehensive financial assessment to our management in clear and concise language.”

— Steve Saunders, Engineering Manager, US Petrochemical Producer

“They can help with project research and analysis, providing clients with options and how they stack up against one another — equipment-wise and energy use-wise — and help conclude which option is best.”

— Pat Simms, Global VP, Renewable Chemicals and Biofuels Developer

“Competent, professional, honest, and able.”

“The material can be dry especially … technical material but I think John did a really good job at presenting the material in a way that made it interesting. There was a lot of theory but where it was successful were the practical examples that he incorporated.”

— John Havens, Texas Utilities

Our Services Include

    • Process Design and Optimization

    • Equipment Selection and Specification

    • Performance Benchmarking and Improvement

    • Project Planning and Development

    • Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management

    • Commissioning and Start-Up Support

    • Emission Control Technologies Implementation

    • Regulatory Compliance Audits

    • Sustainability and ESG Consulting

    • Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

    • Safety Protocol Development

    • Emergency Response Planning

    • Feasibility Studies for New Technologies

    • Technology Roadmapping and Derisking

    • Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence

    • Professional Development Courses

    • Customized Training Programs

    • Workshops and Seminars on Energy Topics

About Dr. John A. Williams

A Leader in Energy Engineering

Dr. John A. Williams, PE, ASA, MBA, CFEI, AIChE Fellow, is the founder and General Manager of EPS. With over 40 years of operations, engineering, and construction experience, Dr. Williams is a recognized expert in the engineering analysis and financial appraisal of energy, power, and manufacturing technologies.

Dr. Williams offers a unique synergy of engineering knowledge and business acumen that extends from concept to completion. He has developed and instructed courses for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, consistently drawing professionals from Fortune 100 companies.

    • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) by the American Society of Appraisers in Machinery & Technical Specialties: Energy, Environmental, and Manufacturing Technologies.

    • Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Association of Fire Investigators.

    • Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE Fellow).

    • PhD in Chemical and Fuels Engineering from the University of Utah

    • MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago

    • BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware

    • Licensed Professional Engineer in over 20 states