Oil, Gas & Energy Infrastructure

Forensic insight across hydrocarbon systems

ESi provides forensic engineering and technical expertise to clients across the oil & gas and broader hydrocarbon infrastructure sector, helping them understand failures, assess risk, and resolve complex technical challenges. Our multidisciplinary teams bring practical experience evaluating systems involved in production, processing, storage, and transportation of energy.

From upstream extraction to downstream refining and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) infrastructure, ESi provides multidisciplinary expertise to help clients understand failures, assess risk, and resolve technical challenges across the lifecycle of energy assets.

We support operators, insurers, contractors, and legal stakeholders in addressing system integrity, fitness-for-service, and failures arising across design, construction, commissioning, and operational phases. Our work is often performed in high-consequence environments where reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance are critical.

Our experience includes pipelines, process piping, compressor and pumping stations, LNG facilities, and storage systems, as well as associated mechanical and structural infrastructure. We routinely evaluate damage mechanisms, operational conditions, and material performance in complex energy systems.

ESi integrates mechanical, materials, civil/structural, electrical, and fire and explosion expertise to deliver clear, defensible technical conclusions. Our analyses support root cause determination, repair strategies, and dispute resolution across the energy sector.

Multidisciplinary Expertise for Complex Energy Infrastructure

Alfred M. Pettinger

Technical Vice President, Principal

ESi Oil, Gas & Energy Infrastructure Capabilities

  • Failure Investigation
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Pipeline Integrity & Failure Assessment
  • LNG Facility & Storage System Evaluations
  • Compressor Station & Rotating Equipment Analysis
  • Pressure Vessel & Piping System Evaluation (ASME/API)
  • Structural Integrity
  • Materials Analysis
  • Corrosion Analysis
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Fitness-for-Service Evaluations (API 579)
  • Fire & Explosion Investigation
  • Cause & Origin Analysis
  • Hazard & Risk Assessments (HAZOP, FMEA)
  • Damage Assessment & Repair Support
  • Regulatory & Compliance Assessments
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Expert Witness Services
  • Construction Defect
  • EPC Dispute Analysis

Oil, Gas & Energy Infrastructure Consultants

At ESi, we pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach. For every client engagement, we assemble a team with a diverse blend of technical expertise and industry experience to fulfill the distinct requirements of the project. Committed to the pursuit of excellence, our consultants master best practices and have been instrumental in defining industry standards, resulting in exceptional service and valuable insights.

Discover how our technical expertise transforms complexity into clarity.