The Heart of Process Engineering
With a team of approximately 30 process engineers, SIMECO supports clients in the development of complex industrial facilities, from the earliest study phases through to plant start-up.
Our Process Department has extensive experience in the preparation of Feasibility Studies, Basic Design Packages and FEED across a wide range of industrial sectors, including:
- Offshore Oil & Gas
- Upstream Facilities
- Refining
- Petrochemical and Chemical Plants
- Pipelines and Fluid Transportation Networks
- Power Generation Plants
- Offsites and Utilities
- Renewable Energy Facilities
- Energy Transition Projects
Leveraging deep process expertise and a solid understanding of emerging technologies, we help clients identify the most efficient, sustainable and competitive solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Technologies for a Low-Carbon Future
In recent years, we have developed significant expertise in several key technologies supporting decarbonization and the energy transition, including:
- Electrification of Industrial Processes
- Green Hydrogen
- Blue Hydrogen
- Green Syngas
- E-Fuels
- Substitute Natural Gas (SNG)
- Biogas Upgrading
- Biogas-to-Green Methanol
- HVO Plants
- HVO Pretreatment Units
Thanks to this broad and diverse experience, we are able to support investors, EPC contractors, and industrial operators in the assessment and development of new low-carbon energy initiatives.
Digital Engineering & Simulation Tools
The expertise of our engineers is enhanced by the use of advanced simulation and engineering software. These tools allow us to develop accurate mass and energy balances, perform flow assurance studies for pipeline networks, carry out hydraulic analyses and size key process equipment.
The use of specialized engineering platforms improves design quality, optimizes plant performance and reduces technical risks throughout all project phases, from concept development to implementation.
Among the software solutions most frequently used are Aspen HYSYS, AspenONE Engineering, ProTreat, AFT (Applied Flow Technologies), LedaFlow, HTRI and PV Elite.
Technology Scouting & Selection: Identifying the Best Solution
SIMECO assists clients in identifying and selecting the most suitable technologies available on the market, working closely with leading international technology providers including Honeywell UOP, Topsoe, Air Liquide, Axens, Johnson Matthey, KBR and other major licensors.
To ensure objective and reliable evaluations, we have developed and consolidated a Technology Assessment methodology based on multidimensional criteria, including:
- Product Quality
- Technical Characteristics of the Technology
- Operational and Maintenance Requirements
- Economic Performance
- Guarantees provided by licensors
- Licensor Reliability and Track Record
The assessment is further tailored through dedicated weighting systems (Scoring Model), enabling clients to compare alternative technologies through a comprehensive and transparent evaluation process.
From Concept to Start-Up: Turning Vision into Reality
The involvement of our Process Department extends far beyond the initial stages of a project.
Our specialists support every phase of plant development, from detailed engineering and field engineering activities through commissioning and start-up.
This integrated approach ensures technical continuity, high-quality project execution and an efficient transition into plant operations.
SIMECO transforms ideas and technologies into safe, efficient and sustainable industrial facilities, supporting clients at every stage of their project journey.