Upstream

KBC feasibility and conceptual studies in Upstream, Midstream, Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), and Hydrogen supports clients’ investment decisions and energy transition strategies. KBC experts conduct reviews of technical data and procedures, flow assurance studies, and cost benefit analysis to guide modernization and development initiatives. By integrating surface facility modeling with subsurface data. KBC helps clients build robust business cases for capital investments, de-risk early-stage projects, and identify the most efficient path from concept to execution.

Reduce energy costs and meet decarbonization targets through Strategic Energy Reviews and emissions management studies. KBC’s actionable roadmaps, energy benchmarking and gap analysis, and quick-win opportunities drive up to 10–15% energy cost savings and improved profits - often with no or low capital investment.  Decarbonization solutions including flare system design and analysis support the reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, enabling clients to track and reduce carbon intensity, identify modernization opportunities, and maintain regulatory compliance. With a clear focus on production efficiency, production optimization and sustainability, KBC empowers operators to achieve profitable operations while progressing toward net-zero goals.

KBC enables integrated asset management. By unifying engineering design data, operational data, and maintenance systems a single source of truth is created. KBC solutions include gap assessments for asset reliability, remote asset management and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability. With asset monitoring and smart P&IDs, clients benefit from enhanced planning, real-time equipment condition insights, and increased uptime by 1–5%. The KBC maintenance management model supports 99% planned work execution through smarter, connected asset management.

As more upstream operators look to facilities of the future that include autonomous operations, KBC offers support by combining advanced simulation and AI-driven technology with deep consulting expertise. Through near closed-loop digital twin production control, remote monitoring, and Integrated Operating Centers, the reliance on human intervention is reduced and safety enhanced. Using smart alarm management, AI operator advisory tools, and digital twins that respond in real time, clients achieve 30–50% reduction in time-at-risk, reduce platform presence, and adopt new operating models that support a digitally enabled workforce.