Is Your Infrastructure Ready for Production Increases?
Recent forecasts suggest that the near future will bring increased opportunities for oil and gas production across the United States. That means now is a good time to ask yourself if your infrastructure is prepared to cope with the rising demand for midstream transport systems, storage facilities, and other infrastructure needs. If you aren’t feeling super ready, we have good news: Aura Engineering can help. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects U.S. crude oil production to surpass 12.9 million barrels per day for the first time in late 2023 and to exceed 13 million barrels per day in early [...]
Why Aura Engineering Offers 24/7 Support
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, midstream oil and gas and petrochemical businesses need reliable and responsive support to keep operating at full capacity. That’s why Aura Engineering offers 24/7 support to all of our clients. Our seasoned engineering team understands the importance of providing round-the-clock customer assistance to meet our clients' needs for emergency callouts, maintenance, spare parts, and more. We know that when your organization needs our help, you need it fast. The 24/7 support you’ll receive from Aura comes with many advantages: 1. Less Downtime, More Productivity If there’s an issue with your facility’s equipment, automation, or [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Apply for an Air Permit without Calling the Experts First
Does your organization need a state air permit? Call the experts at Aura Engineering BEFORE you apply for the permit, not after. It’s the best way to potentially save a lot of wasted time, money, and effort! The reason why is simple: Air permitting is complicated! We should know—the Aura Engineering team are experts in air permitting regulations. While all storage and transfer facilities in the United States must maintain compliance with the EPA’s air standards, it’s at the state level where things get tricky. The EPA allows each state to govern its own environmental rules as long as the [...]
Aura Engineering Electrical Power Distribution System Design Projects
Electrical engineering is one of Aura’s specialties that sometimes flies under the radar. While a majority of our clients are part of the oil and gas industry, our team of talented and seasoned engineers provide design services to businesses of all kinds. Recently, Aura worked with clients in Texas and New Jersey to design and deliver electrical power distribution systems for two very different businesses with disparate needs. What is Electrical Distribution System Design? Electrical power distribution systems are critical equipment for businesses of all kinds. As the name implies, these electrical systems deliver current from a power source to [...]
Why Clients Call Aura Engineering for Odor Control Services
If you’ve spent any time around the petroleum or petrochemical industries, you’re probably all too aware that facilities associated with these businesses often come with some prominent scents. Sometimes, these smells cause problems. That’s when companies call Aura Engineering for odor control services. In general, tolerance for nuisance odors has decreased in recent years as refineries, storage facilities, and communities reside in closer proximity to each other. Odor complaints by neighborhoods are taken very seriously by government authorities and media. As a result, petroleum and petrochemical businesses need options to not simply mask these odors, but actually reduce their severity [...]
Aura Engineering Can Handle Your Emergency Vapor Control Callouts
A lot can go wrong with a vapor control system! Most important, of course, is ensuring that your equipment is in safe and operable condition so that your operations run smoothly without posing any danger to your personnel or the environment. Just as critical to your business needs, though, is making certain that your vapor control system is operating in compliance with the law. The petroleum and petrochemical industries are now more tightly regulated than ever. Does your vapor recovery unit meet the appropriate TCEQ capture efficiency requirements? Is your facility ready to pass USCG compliance inspections? If you aren’t [...]