Oil Sands Processing Facility
Several members of our team bring direct experience from the construction of a major secondary upgrading facility within a large oil sands development in Western Canada. The work included multiple process units, associated utilities, and common facilities supporting heavy oil processing and refining operations. Responsibilities covered project planning, field coordination, installation of critical systems, and commissioning support. The project was delivered under a direct-hire execution model that emphasized strong communication, logistical efficiency, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Team members successfully managed a diverse workforce and maintained performance targets despite challenging site conditions and a complex construction scope. The experience reinforced a proven ability to deliver large-scale industrial projects through disciplined management, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Living Quarter Design-Build, Fabrication, and Offshore Installation
Experience includes members of our team who participated in the execution of one of Mexico's most significant offshore fabrication projects, completed through a Mexican joint venture company at its fabrication yard along the Pánuco River outside Tampico. The project involved the complete design-build and fabrication of two identical 220-person offshore living quarter modules, each weighing approximately 4,000 tons. At the time of construction, these units represented the largest living quarters modules ever built in Mexico and the largest ever installed offshore for this client. The project required precise coordination between engineering, fabrication, and offshore installation teams to meet the client's strict quality, safety, and performance standards. This achievement highlights the team's ability to deliver complex, large-scale offshore infrastructure through international collaboration and disciplined project management.
EPC Coordination for Tank Farm and Port Loadout Facilities
An RIC associate contributed to the coordination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities for a new crude oil tank farm and marine terminal in Texas. The scope covered site development, foundation work, tank erection, equipment installation, and piping fabrication and testing. The assignment extended through NDE oversight, commissioning, and turnover documentation. This experience strengthened understanding of EPC integration, field coordination, and schedule management across multiple disciplines within the midstream sector.
Arctic Process and Power Generation Module Fabrication
RIC personnel participated in the fabrication of eight major process and power generation modules totaling roughly 9,000 tons for a crude oil and natural gas processing facility in Alaska. The work required precision engineering and fabrication for extreme arctic conditions, ensuring reliability and performance under demanding temperature and environmental constraints. Activities included module design support, fabrication oversight, quality control, and logistical planning for transport and installation in a remote operating environment. This experience contributed to extensive knowledge in modular construction for cold-region infrastructure and the technical requirements of large-scale upstream energy developments.
Fertilizer Plant Relocation and Installation
Certain team members contributed to this project by assisting in the relocation and reconstruction of two major fertilizer production units, including the dismantling, refurbishment, and reinstallation of complete process plants across multiple international locations. The effort required detailed planning, engineering support, and logistical management to coordinate marine, rail, and overland transport. All equipment underwent refurbishment, inspection, and certification prior to installation at the final site. Execution focused on maintaining cost control, safety compliance, and schedule efficiency while integrating global supply chains into a unified project delivery framework. The success of this work demonstrated the team's expertise in managing complex cross-border projects and coordinating multiple disciplines to achieve seamless commissioning and start-up of relocated industrial assets.
Modular Installation and Mechanical Integration for Petrochemical Facility
Personnel affiliated with RIC participated in modular installation and mechanical integration for a large Gulf Coast petrochemical expansion. The project involved placement of over fifty super modules and more than one hundred equipment units, as well as extensive piping fabrication and testing. Responsibilities included coordination of heavy lifts, logistics planning, and turnover documentation. The work provided meaningful experience in modular execution strategy, systems integration, and interface management between engineering and construction disciplines.
International Modular Fabrication, Transport, and Field Installation
A member of the RIC consulting team supported the fabrication, assembly, and transport of over one hundred natural gas and crude oil processing modules for a large international development in Russia. The work included coordination of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as assistance with field installation and startup operations. Given the project's remote location and logistical complexity, this assignment provided critical experience in international modular fabrication, heavy transport, and systems integration under challenging conditions. The project deepened technical expertise in large-scale oil and gas development and reinforced proficiency in managing multi-disciplinary work scopes across global environments.
Floating Tension Leg Platform Design and Deck Integration
Among our personnel are individuals who participated in a deepwater floating production system comprising a four-column steel hull tension leg platform anchored by twelve tendons. The scope included the prefabrication and integration of a five-module deck weighing approximately 7,200 tons, featuring twelve well slots and a 110-person living quarters. The modules were erected and integrated at a major Gulf Coast fabrication facility, utilizing advanced lifting and alignment techniques. Installed in roughly 2,940 feet of water, the project demonstrated complex structural and mechanical coordination, offshore loadout planning, and multi-discipline integration in a challenging marine environment. The project served as a benchmark for early-generation deepwater TLPs in the Gulf of Mexico, setting new standards for design execution, module integration, and large-scale offshore production capability.
Decommissioning, Relocation, and Reconstruction of Industrial Process Plant
An RIC consulting team member supported the relocation and reconstruction of a decommissioned methanol facility transferred from Wyoming to Texas. The project required material identification, equipment refurbishment, and reassembly of structural and process systems at a new site. Additional activities included utility restoration, tank rehabilitation, and mechanical integration. The experience reflects proficiency in full lifecycle project coordination, from dismantling through recommissioning, emphasizing asset recovery and efficient reuse of industrial infrastructure.
Natural Gas Processing Facility
Experience includes members of our team who contributed to the construction and commissioning of a high-capacity natural gas liquids and nitrogen rejection facility in the United States. The assignment required close coordination between home-office engineering, client representatives, and field operations to maintain alignment throughout design and execution. A remote project location and severe climate conditions demanded a highly structured, fast-track approach. Work included oversight of direct-hire craft labor, safety management, and schedule control under rigorous productivity targets. Through disciplined planning and on-site leadership, the project achieved successful completion within demanding time and environmental constraints. This experience highlights the team's ability to manage technically complex facilities under aggressive timelines while maintaining safety and performance excellence.
International Project Coordination and Facility Revitalization
RIC personnel participated in the refurbishment planning and coordination of a refinery upgrader facility in Aruba. The work involved equipment inspection, documentation of existing systems, and scheduling support in collaboration with client and contractor teams. The project required maintaining high safety standards, managing logistics across international boundaries, and supporting mechanical readiness for recommissioning. This assignment strengthened knowledge in brownfield project planning, quality assurance, and international coordination.
Deepwater TLP Fabrication, Module Assembly, and Mechanical Integration
Certain members of the team participated in the fabrication and integration of a six-module floating production platform weighing more than 12,000 tons. The platform featured a four-column hull design with sixteen tendons, a 110-person living quarters, and full production and drilling systems. The modules were fabricated along the Gulf Coast and transported to the Caribbean for mechanical integration in protected waters. The project required precise coordination between fabrication, logistics, and field teams to execute offshore systems completion and pre-commissioning activities. Installed in 4,000 feet of water, this TLP represented one of the most complex deepwater structures of its time. The effort provided extensive exposure to heavy lift planning, international marine transport, and multi-site integration, all executed under stringent quality and safety expectations.
Development and Offshore Exploration Program
Experience includes individuals within our team who supported the management and delivery of a large-scale liquefied natural gas development and offshore exploration program in East Africa. Responsibilities included full contracting and procurement leadership, development of tendering strategies, and management of contractor execution during exploration, appraisal, and pre-FEED phases. The project involved extensive coordination among local and international stakeholders and the implementation of robust local content and supplier development initiatives. Work covered multi-billion-dollar offshore exploration, logistics, and infrastructure development. Team members were directly involved in establishing governance, ensuring cost control, and maintaining operational integrity in complex regulatory and environmental environments. This project reflects the team's ability to deliver high-value energy infrastructure while balancing global standards with regional participation and development.
Greenfield Construction of Rail and Terminal Infrastructure
An RIC associate was engaged in the management of a new oilfield service complex designed to support operations in the Eagle Ford Shale region. The facility included a rail terminal, sand and aggregate handling systems, acid and pipe storage, and a drilling fluids unit. The project also encompassed civil foundations, utilities, and equipment installation. The experience provided a strong foundation in multi-discipline project delivery, infrastructure planning, and logistics integration within a greenfield development.
Offshore Module Fabrication and Integration for Deepwater Development
Included among our personnel are individuals who contributed to the fabrication and assembly of a four-column tension leg platform featuring twelve tendons and a five-module topside deck weighing approximately 8,100 tons. The platform incorporated living quarters for 110 personnel and advanced production equipment designed for continuous offshore operations. Integration activities were performed at a Gulf Coast yard, requiring precise module alignment, structural welding, and systems completion under rigorous safety and quality standards. Installed in approximately 3,200 feet of water, the development represented one of the deeper production facilities of its time. The project offered extensive experience in modular fabrication, commissioning support, and the coordination of structural, piping, and electrical systems for deepwater applications. It highlighted technical expertise in the fabrication and integration of large, multi-discipline topside structures for offshore production.
Integrated Mining and Energy Development Program
Experience includes members of our team who held executive-level roles in the development and operation of a multi-country mining and energy program across Southern and Eastern Africa. Work encompassed asset development, strategic alliances, and oversight of exploration and production activities for multiple commodities including gold, lithium, and tantalum. Responsibilities included the establishment of new corporate entities, securing of operational licenses, and development of financial and procurement systems to support long-term sustainable operations. The team implemented strong governance frameworks and risk management processes while prioritizing safety, compliance, and efficiency. Through collaboration with local authorities, investors, and strategic partners, the program achieved significant milestones in exploration advancement and local workforce development. This experience demonstrates the team's strength in leading integrated resource projects from early-stage development through operations.
Modular Topside Fabrication for Deepwater Floating Platform
Experience includes participation by individuals within our team in the modular fabrication and assembly of a two-deck spar platform weighing approximately 6,000 tons, designed for installation in 2,200 feet of water. The topsides integrated oil and gas processing systems capable of handling significant throughput, supported by advanced instrumentation and control systems. Work involved precision fabrication, module lifting, and mechanical assembly under strict marine-class and client specifications. The project demonstrated strong coordination between engineering, fabrication, and offshore installation teams to ensure alignment of structural and mechanical interfaces. The development provided valuable exposure to the design and construction of spar-type floating production systems and reinforced best practices in modular assembly, integration, and pre-commissioning for deepwater environments.
Harbor Island Strategic Alliance
Offshore Structural and Mechanical Fabrication Collaboration - US / Mexico Experience includes contributions from certain members of our team toward a cross-border strategic alliance for the fabrication and assembly of offshore topside structures. Structural steel components were produced at a major fabrication yard in Mexico and transported to a Gulf Coast site in the United States for final assembly, outfitting, and marine loadout. The project included piping fabrication, tertiary steel installation, and provision of heavy equipment and construction support services. The alliance structure required close coordination between teams across multiple facilities and demonstrated strong capability in managing logistics, quality control, and fabrication scheduling between international yards. This collaboration highlighted expertise in large-scale module assembly, international resource integration, and offshore project delivery from multiple fabrication centers while maintaining alignment in standards, schedule, and engineering control.
Multi-Deck Floating Production Facility Construction and Integration
Among our personnel are individuals who participated in the design and assembly of a three-deck spar platform weighing approximately 9,300 tons, installed in 5,600 feet of water. The topsides supported both drilling and production operations, requiring precise structural integration, mechanical assembly, and detailed commissioning of process and utility systems. Fabrication included structural steelwork, pressure piping, and equipment installation within strict marine tolerances. The project required close alignment between design, fabrication, and offshore hook-up teams to ensure safety, reliability, and production efficiency. The scale and technical complexity provided substantial experience in heavy module fabrication, mechanical integration, and systems completion for deepwater floating production platforms.