Business Details
32 Years
experience
Process Engineering Experts for Oil & Gas Facilities
Founded in 1994 by President Kent Pennybaker, River City Engineering has established itself as a leader in process engineering solutions for the oil and gas industry. Our team of 10 dedicated engineers brings over 25 years of collective experience, serving nearly 100 prestigious clients globally. Specializing in natural gas processing, LNG facilities, and cryogenic plants, we deliver comprehensive services from conceptual studies to post-startup optimization. Our expertise extends to process safety management, pipeline simulations, and capacity debottlenecking studies, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance. With international project experience across six continents, we adapt to diverse regulatory environments while maintaining rigorous technical standards.Our engineers combine deep technical knowledge with practical problem-solving to address complex challenges in fluid processing systems. We maintain a client-centric approach, prioritizing transparent communication and tailored solutions that align with specific project requirements. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to develop proprietary methodologies and software tools that enhance process reliability and performance. Through operator training programs and detailed process safety documentation, we empower clients to maintain operational excellence long after project completion. This combination of technical expertise, global experience, and client focus has sustained our reputation as a trusted engineering partner for over two decades.
Services
Process Engineering
Project Engineering
Capacity Studies
Process Safety Management
Pipeline Simulation
Operator Training
Plant Optimization
Performance Testing
Distillation Training
PHA Facilitation
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in process engineering for oil and gas facilities
- Our team includes 10 certified process engineers with global project experience
- We implement proprietary PHA methodology based on API-14C standards
- We provide 24/7 technical support during plant commissioning and startup phases
- Our engineers develop specialized software tools for process optimization
Services
Process Engineering
Our process engineering services cover all phases of project development from conceptual studies to detailed design and commissioning support. We specialize in natural gas processing, LNG facilities, and NGL fractionation plants. Our engineers create process flow diagrams, perform equipment sizing, and develop process safety documentation while maintaining strict compliance with industry standards.
Capacity Studies
Capacity and debottlenecking studies identify throughput limitations in existing facilities through detailed equipment evaluation and process simulations. We analyze cryogenic plants, NGL fractionation units, and other processing facilities to determine operational constraints and recommend cost-effective improvements that maximize production efficiency and profitability.
Process Safety Management
Our process safety management services ensure compliance with OSHA PSM requirements through comprehensive hazard analyses, operating procedure development, and safety system evaluations. We conduct PHA/HAZOP studies, develop process safety information documentation, and provide operator training programs that enhance facility safety and regulatory compliance.
Operator Training
Customized operator training programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on board training to improve process understanding and operational proficiency. Our courses cover plant-specific systems, control strategies, and safety protocols while providing documentation that meets OSHA PSM compliance requirements for training records.
Pipeline Simulation
Pipeline simulation services optimize gathering systems and transmission pipelines through hydraulic analysis and operating efficiency evaluations. We develop simulation models to determine optimal compressor station configurations, pressure regimes, and flow characteristics that minimize energy consumption while maintaining system integrity.
People
Kent Pennybaker
President
President and founder with over 25 years of experience in process engineering, leading a team of experts in oil and gas projects globally. Specializes in natural gas processing and facility optimization.
Questions
What industries does River City Engineering serve?
We primarily serve the oil and gas industry with expertise in natural gas processing, LNG facilities, and NGL fractionation plants. We also support water handling and other fluid processing industries.
Do you provide international engineering services?
Yes, we have completed projects in Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago, the North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and throughout the United States.
What process safety services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive process safety management including PHA/HAZOP studies, operating procedure development, safety system analysis, and OSHA PSM compliance documentation.
Can you help optimize existing plant operations?
Yes, our plant optimization services include performance testing, data analysis, and process simulations to identify equipment limitations and recommend efficiency improvements that increase profitability.
Do you offer operator training programs?
We provide customized operator training covering plant-specific systems, control strategies, and safety protocols with documentation that meets OSHA PSM compliance requirements.
What software tools do you develop?
We develop specialized software including EC-OD for expander/compressor off-design analysis and CO2 Freeze for evaluating CO2 freeze potential in natural gas processing plants.
