Practical Engineering Solutions for Oil & Gas Infrastructure
We work with industrial contractors, equipment suppliers, natural gas utilities, and facility operators on projects involving pressure piping, metering and regulation facilities, equipment installations, structural modifications, and electrical, instrumentation, and controls integration.
Airy Point Engineering provides multidisciplinary engineering services supporting the design, modification, and improvement of natural gas facilities and associated energy infrastructure.
Our experience includes natural gas interconnection facilities, renewable natural gas infrastructure, piping system modifications, equipment integration, transmission pipeline assessments and engineering support for construction and installation activities.
We understand that engineering work within operating natural gas facilities requires careful consideration of existing infrastructure, pressure containment, operational requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
Our approach emphasizes practical engineering solutions, coordinated design deliverables, and clear communication to support safe, reliable, and efficient project execution.
Renewable Natural Gas Integration
- Pressure and Process Piping, Equipment Connections
- Sour Gas Handling
- Stainless steel piping
- Mechanical Equipment Sizing & Specification (Scrubbers, Flares, Thermal Oxidisers, Valves, Regulators, Meters, Filtration, Pressure Reliefs, Compressors, etc.)
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (Gas Chromatographs, Pressure Transmitters, Temperature Indicators, H2S Sensors, Methane Sensors, etc.)
- Testing & Inspection Requirements
Natural Gas Piping Design
- Transmission Pipeline, Facility & Station Engineering
- Infrastructure layouts, Fabrication Drawings, Layouts & Spool Drawings
- Material Specifications
- Testing and Inspection Requirements
- Equipment connections, pipe supports, and mechanical system modifications
Metering & Regulation Facilities
- 3D Modelling & Pipe Stress Analysis
- Engineered Design for Metering, Pressure Control and Overpressure Protection
- Equipment Sizing & Specification (Valves, Regulators, Meters, Filtration, Pressure Reliefs, Line Heaters, etc.)
- Drafting Fabrication Drawings, Layouts & Spool Drawings
- Testing & Inspection Requirements and Witnessing
- TSBC Submission Packages & Registration
Equipment Integration
- Compressors. Pumps, Valves, Vessels, Packaged Equipment, Compressors, Heaters, Heat Exchangers & Supporting Systems
- Process Gas, Fuel Gas, Instrument Air, Power Gas
- Equipment Connections, Foundations & Anchoring
- TSBC Submission Packages & Registration
Structural & Seismic Engineering
- 3D Modelling and Stress Analysis
- Equipment Foundation and Support Design
- Steel and Concrete Structures
- Seismic Anchoring Specification
- Concrete Condition Assessments
- Testing and Inspection Requirements
Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls
- Power Supply 12/24VDC, up to 600VAC
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Hazardous Area Considerations
- Instrumentation Specification and Integration
- Equipment Controls
- Monitoring, Transmitters, Measurement, & Alarms
- Control Panels, PLCs & SCADA Integration
Construction & Installation
- Field Reviews and On-Call Technical Support
- TSBC Owner's Inspector
- Owner’s Representative
- Quality Assurance Reporting
- Testing and Inspection Witness
- Record Drawing Preparation
Recent Projects:
FortisBC Energy Inc. Bridge Crossing Assessment Review (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Renewable Natural Gas Interconnect Station (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Bridge Crossing Assessment Review (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems across British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged as the Owner's Engineer to review and approve third-party inspection reports for five separate Pipeline Crossing Assessments.
Scope of Work:
- Engineering Drawings Review: Pulled out and reviewed ge
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems across British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged as the Owner's Engineer to review and approve third-party inspection reports for five separate Pipeline Crossing Assessments.
Scope of Work:
- Engineering Drawings Review: Pulled out and reviewed general arrangement and other relevant engineering drawings.
- Inspection Report Review: Conducted detailed reviews of inspection reports prepared by EMB Management. Provided comments on scope inclusions, code compliance, industry standards and quality.
- Meetings and Coordination: Participated in meetings with EMB and FEI to discuss findings and ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Technical Support: Provided technical support and recommendations based on the reviews to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Airy Point Engineering's expert engineers provided comprehensive engineering reviews and support to ensure the integrity and safety of FEI's pipeline crossings. We are committed to contributing to the reliable operation of FRI's vast infrastructure.
FortisBC Energy Inc. Station Capacity Upgrade Studies (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Renewable Natural Gas Interconnect Station (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Bridge Crossing Assessment Review (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems throughout British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to evaluate four pressure control and measurement stations under an active Master Service Agreement (MSA).
Scope of Work:
Site Evaluation: Conducted thorough investigations into each
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems throughout British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to evaluate four pressure control and measurement stations under an active Master Service Agreement (MSA).
Scope of Work:
Site Evaluation: Conducted thorough investigations into each site's future process and capacity requirements.
- Capacity & Reliability Analysis: Equipment and infrastructure evaluated for long-term use, considering equipment operating life, capacity, and compliance with FEI design standards.
- Engineering & Design Scope Definition: Prepared detailed reports outlining required future investments for long-term site reliability, including:
- Mechanical, civil, electrical, and pipeline engineering scope
- Fabrication and construction approach
- Detailed engineering design scope
- Cost Estimating: Provided budget estimates for engineering, materials, and construction work.
Airy Point Engineering provided expert insights and strategic solutions to support FEI in achieving long-term infrastructure reliability and compliance with industry standards.
FortisBC Energy Inc. Renewable Natural Gas Interconnect Station (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Renewable Natural Gas Interconnect Station (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. Renewable Natural Gas Interconnect Station (2024)
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) is investing in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) infrastructure in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to support piping design, construction, commissioning and project close-out of the Hartland Landfill Gas interconnect station.
Scope of Work:
- Mechanical Engineering Design: Station piping des
FortisBC Energy Inc. (FEI) is investing in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) infrastructure in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering Services was engaged to support piping design, construction, commissioning and project close-out of the Hartland Landfill Gas interconnect station.
Scope of Work:
- Mechanical Engineering Design: Station piping design.
- Owner's Representation: Provided Mechanical Engineer of Record services, ensuring compliance with FEI's internal design standards and provincial requirements.
- Construction Support: Testing and Inspection report (NDT and NDI) review and approval, Material Test Report (MTR) review and approval.
- Commissioning Support: Assisted with the commissioning of the RNG infrastructure.
- Project Close-Out: Supported project close-out activities to ensure successful completion.
Airy Point Engineering provided expert insights and strategic solutions to enhance the reliability and performance of FEI's RNG infrastructure.
