Petro Project Engineering

At Petro Project Engineering, Inc., we are proud to be a reputable firm specializing in generating chemical process designs from our Houston, Texas offices. Since 1980, we have had the privilege of handling well over 100 assignments for petroleum refiners and chemical manufacturers in USA, UK, China, Cote d'Ivoire, and the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional Front End Engineering Process Design Service (FEEDS) to our clients, anchoring our designs using simulators like ASPEN PLUS, HYSYS, and PRO II. Our simulator of choice is Winsim's DESIGN II (formerly Chemshare). Our services include developing PFDs, P&IDs, and AutoCAD 3-D models. With over 90 jobs completed in the last 30 years, we have built a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Our team, led by R. D. Kulkarni, P. E., has extensive experience in consulting, process simulation, and project management. We provide engineering services to petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and other chemical process industries worldwide. Two grassroots plants have been built on our design, and we take pride in our ability to handle all project elements from conceptual design to process design, detailed engineering, site studies, procurement, and commissioning.

Our Services

In addition to process design, we also provide assistance in revamping existing manufacturing processes. We will revise existing P&IDs, generate 3-D graphic models showing new equipment, obtain pricing from vendors, and develop project schedules. We also assist in de-bottlenecking distillation systems and improve purity of products using process simulators like DESIGN II.

Our expertise extends to litigation support, construction defects, and second opinions. Large US Law Firms and insurance companies have retained us as consultants and Expert Witnesses in forensic matters. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and support to our clients, and our goal is to exceed their expectations in every project we undertake.

Our History

Petro was formed by R. D. Kulkarni, P. E. in 1980 in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1990, we moved to Houston, Texas, where we continue to serve our clients worldwide. Our team is dedicated to providing engineering services to petroleum refineries, petrochemical plants, and other chemical process industries worldwide.