Energy and chemical processes

Complex and cross-industry, process-intensive projects have shaped us. Working with industry leaders and technology pioneers, we’ve built the expertise that makes solutions work across projects and partnerships.

Our value chain expertise

Energy and technology players we support

Oil & gas companies

CCUS innovators & developers

Advanced fuel producers

Recycling & circular economy innovators

Specialty chemicals & advanced materials producers

Minerals-to-materials developers
- The real industry driver
  
  Finding the right fit: technology and operations
  
  Stéphane Charest, Vice-President, Energy and Chemical Processes at BBA, has spent his career collaborating with leading players across the industry—from oil and gas to carbon capture, hydrogen and advanced fuels.
  
  In this short video, he shares what years in the field have taught him:
  
  True performance comes from recognizing the turning point of technology maturity and adapting each solution to operational realities.
  
  “There’s never one solution—success comes from the right fit and mastering the entire portfolio of technologies.”
Our shared successes

Key projects in Energy and Chemicals

We partner with organizations shaping the future of energy—from resource conversion and process operations to low-carbon technologies and advanced materials.
- Deep sky
  Deep Sky Alpha
  
  Location
  
  Canadian Prairies
  
  Deep Sky is helping speed up the development of affordable, energy-efficient and scalable direct air capture (DAC) solutions by providing an innovative platform for various technologies. As the world's first DAC innovation centre, Deep Sky Alpha offers a unique space to compare approaches, optimize performance and support large-scale market deployment.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Delivered detailed engineering for the hub’s infrastructure and modifications needed to integrate DAC units.
  Managed construction under the EPCM model to ensure smooth and safe site execution.
  Provided multidisciplinary expertise in processes, mechanical and piping, electrical, automation, civil and structural engineering.
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “Thanks to BBA’s rigorous engineering and planning, efficient execution and close collaboration with our team, the project was completed in just 12 months without compromising quality.”
  
  - Alex Petre, Deep Sky CEO
- Svante Technologies Inc.
  Redwood manufacturing facility
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  Svante’s new Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal is the world’s first gigafactory producing commercial-scale carbon capture and removal filters. The 141,000-square-foot building was retrofitted from an office space originally built in 1996. Redwood is designed to produce enough solid sorbent filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO₂ each year.
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  Close client collaboration since 2019: from feasibility to commissioning
  Integrated project delivery approach to enhance collaboration and meet timelines
  Major upgrades across structural, civil, mechanical and electrical systems
  Maintained facility operations throughout construction
  Strategic impact
  
  The integrated project delivery approach enabled us to stay agile, optimize resources and deliver a technically complex retrofit. Redwood is a great example of what can happen when vision, expertise and execution are aligned.
- TES CANADA, AtkinsRéalis
  Mauricie Project: green hydrogen and e-NG
  
  Location
  
  Eastern Canada
  
  Powered entirely by renewable energy, Projet Mauricie will produce up to 70,000 t/year of green hydrogen: two-thirds transformed into electric renewable natural gas (e-NG) for heavy industry and one-third dedicated to long-haul transportation (H₂). Supporting decarbonization efforts, this is a landmark project for Québec, with a reduction potential of up to 800,000 t/year of CO₂.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Pre-feasibility study (PFS), technology selection (TS) and front-end engineering design (FEED), in collaboration with AtkinsRéalis
  Integrated expertise in electrochemical processes, methanation and renewable energies (wind, solar)
  Process modelling tailored to complex industrial requirements, with techno-economic assessment
  Strategic support for regulatory and territorial coordination, and stakeholder engagement
  Multidisciplinary advisory role ensuring consistency across technical, social and environmental dimensions
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “We’re very pleased to partner with the BBA team. Experienced in large-scale projects, BBA has all the expertise needed to help us optimize the design of Projet Mauricie.”
  
  — Éric Gauthier, President and Chief Executive Officer of TES Canada
- National client
  Cybersecurity assessment and training
  
  Location
  
  Multiple sites across Canada
  
  This nationwide project, conducted across five Canadian sites and covering eight key areas of cybersecurity, focused on assessing operational practices and procedures. By integrating neuroscience into intervention training, this mandate introduced a fresh perspective on strengthening decision-making in crisis situations.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Comprehensive cybersecurity assessment – policies, practices and operational procedures – identifying strengths and assigning a risk rating
  Training and realistic scenarios to test cyber incident response plans, with awareness of the neuroscientific aspects of a crisis
  Concrete recommendations with prioritized timelines
  
  Strategic impact
  
  In partnership with Refinery Leadership Partners (now a member of BBA), the BBA team went beyond a technical risk assessment by using neuroscience to show how the mind and body respond during a cybersecurity incident.
- Arc Resources Ltd.
  Peace Region electrification and field support
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  Driving growth in the Peace Region, ARC Resources Ltd. is expanding its operations with new facilities and infrastructure upgrades. ARC is advancing its electrification strategy to reduce emissions and strengthen long-term performance, leveraging BC Hydro’s grid to power key assets in remote locations like Attachie Phase 1. Reliable field services remain critical to supporting operations and maintaining system performance over time.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Commissioning support for 138 kV substations, 25 kV services and 5 kV well pads
  Field testing and start-up troubleshooting, from 480 V emergency systems to 138kV substations
  Hands-on collaboration with multiple owner’s engineering teams
  Trusted partner since 2019 for field support and annual maintenance
  
  Strategic impact
  
  BBA’s in-depth knowledge of ARC Resources’ sites and long-standing presence in the field enable consistent execution, fast problem-solving and operational continuity across multiple remote assets.
- Énergir
  LSR plant: liquefaction, storage and regasification
  
  Énergir is a key player in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector and modernized its liquefaction, storage and regasification (LSR) plant to ensure reliability and performance. This complex project included a full upgrade of electrical systems and high-power equipment.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Partnership since 2010 – continuous knowledge transfer and a stable dedicated team
  Major modernization:
  Addition of an LNG pump (250 HP) and a boil-off gas compressor (1,400 HP)
  Installation of a complete 2 MW power system
  Replacement of 4 regasifiers (total capacity of 200 MMBtu/h).
  Complex brownfield management, minimizing interruptions and ensuring safety in classified environments
  Early collaboration among BBA, Énergir and the contractor to optimize constructability
  Cryogenic expertise co-developed with Énergir and full proficiency with the LSR chain
  Comprehensive support from design to commissioning
  
  Strategic impact
  
  After BBA's in-depth assessment of the electrical systems during the first phase of the LSR plant modernization project, Énergir entrusted BBA to develop a master plan for the next phase.
- Enerkem Alberta Biofuels
  The world's first commercial biorefinery
  
  As the world's first commercial biorefinery to convert non-recyclable waste into biomethanol, this project prevents 110,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. With a capacity of 100,000 dry tonnes, it stands out as an international showcase for clean fuels and the energy transition.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Detailed modular engineering of purification and production units
  3D design and advanced modularization for optimized constructability
  Accelerated transition from R&D to commercial deployment
  Innovative vertical architecture, reducing footprint and foundation costs
  Consideration of constraints related to fluids, reliability and long-term operation
  Optimization of technical systems, including air conditioning for electrolysis corridors
  
  Strategic impact
  
  Through modular engineering and innovative design, BBA helped make this project a global benchmark in bioenergy by combining innovation, cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint.
- Chimie Parachem
  Modernization of a petrochemical plant
  
  An iconic site in Québec's petrochemical industry, ParaChem made industry history with its production of paraxylene. Its modernization became a flagship project, recognized for integrating innovative, energy-efficient solutions and optimizing critical processes.
  
  BBA’s contribution
  
  Modernization of the 2,500 HP hydrogen compressor with a variable frequency drive, achieving 6 GWh/year in energy savings and improved operational reliability
  
  ROI in less than two years through strategic support in obtaining financing
  
  Complete engineering and commissioning, including functional testing and team training
  
  Mechanical validation and integration of control systems, ensuring interoperability with existing facilities
  
  Strategic impact
  
  This project remains a benchmark for industrial modernization, demonstrating how applied engineering in petrochemicals can generate measurable gains in energy performance and reliability.
- Northstar Clean Technologies
  Asphalt shingle recycling facility
  
  Location
  
  Canadian Prairies
  
  Northstar Clean Technologies, a Canadian cleantech company, has pioneered a proprietary solution to reclaim and reprocess single-use asphalt shingles into their three primary components: liquid asphalt, fiber and aggregate. This first-of-its-kind commercial facility in Calgary is designed to achieve 100% landfill diversion while delivering one of the lowest carbon-footprint asphalt products in North America.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Completed front-end engineering (FEED) and detailed engineering, for electrical and automation
  Supported permitting process, construction and commissioning of the facility
  Transitioned a pilot plant into a fully engineered facility in two years
  Integrated new technologies and specialized equipment to ensure true circularity and proof of concept
  Applied an agile engineering approach, combining value-stream mapping and iterative design, to adapt quickly and maintain budget and schedule discipline
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “Working side by side with BBA in a dedicated war room at their Calgary office allowed us to solve problems in real time and accelerated decision-making, while fostering the innovations needed to achieve commercial scale-up. Their collaborative spirit and technical expertise were key drivers of our success.”
  
  — Aidan Mills, President & CEO, Northstar Clean Technologies Inc.
Our partners

Trusted by industry leaders

Energy and chemicals clients count on our field presence and our focus on their realities. And when projects bring the same BBA experts back, that continuity builds even more trust and results.
Our people

Meet some of the experts behind your solutions

From field to strategy, our experts team up with clients to tackle energy and chemical challenges with grounded, cross-industry insight.
Debbie Burke, P.Eng.

Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals

Debbie Burke, P.Eng.

Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals

Debbie Burke brings over 20 years of engineering experience in the oil, gas and chemicals sector and is recognized for her expertise in portfolio management and investment optimization.

Key expertise and certifications

Strategic and complex portfolio management
Governance and integrated planning
Organizational change leadership
Member of APEGA

Major achievements: Directed large-scale multidisciplinary projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational performance and value creation for clients.

Approach and added value: Debbie fosters a collaborative and pragmatic approach, transforming complex challenges into measurable and efficient solutions that secure investments and enhance operational performance.

Susan Campbell, P.Eng., PMP

Director, Decarbonization

Susan Campbell, P.Eng., PMP

Director, Decarbonization

Susan Campbell brings over 25 years of experience leading strategic technology projects and carbon initiatives, combining technical rigour with leadership to secure investments and optimize performance.

Key expertise and certifications

Advanced carbon reduction technologies
Optimization of the energy value chain
Process engineering and complex facility design
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), PMP

Major achievements: Managed complex projects in renewable co-processing and carbon strategies, delivering innovative solutions for major players in the energy sector.

Approach and added value: Susan combines in-depth technical expertise and strategic leadership to deliver reliable results, anticipate technical and regulatory challenges and accelerate the energy transition.

Andréanne Frigon, P.Eng.

Department Manager, Process Oil, Gas and Biofuels

Andréanne Frigon, P.Eng.

Department Manager, Process Oil, Gas and Biofuels

With almost 10 years of experience in process engineering, Andréanne Frigon supports strategic projects in advanced fuels and chemicals, helping deliver complex projects in a structured, agile and efficient way.

Key expertise

Technology development and scale-up
Conceptual and feasibility studies for innovative projects
PFD and P&ID design
Member of the OIQ and EGBC

Major achievements: Led complex projects, including more than five carbon capture initiatives and over 20 strategic projects in advanced fuels and chemicals, including studies, commissioning and operations.

Approach and added value: Andréanne stands out for her ability to turn ambitious goals into practical solutions. Her technical expertise, combined with strategic vision and an agile approach, help clients deliver innovative projects.

Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng, CEM®, CIEP™

Director, Energy Efficiency

Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng, CEM®, CIEP™

Director, Energy Efficiency

As a senior expert in energy solutions, Alexandre Rousseau leverages 10+ years of expertise to design and deploy high-performance strategies and optimize industrial systems.

Key expertise

Energy strategies and transition
ISO 50002 audits and ISO 50001 energy management systems
Optimization of prime movers and thermal systems
Certified CEM® and CIEP™ instructor OIQ member

Major achievements: Provided strategic energy performance consulting for major industrial sites, generating significant cost savings and securing critical financial aid.

Approach and added value: Alexandre takes a pragmatic and collaborative approach to convert energy data into strategic decisions, helping clients reduce risk, optimize investments and successfully navigate their energy transition.

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

For over 35 years, Joe Nava has been leveraging expertise to design and optimize complex processes in oil and gas, and advanced fuels and chemicals, delivering reliable solutions that meet performance standards and stakeholder objectives.

Key expertise and certifications

End-to-end engineering and delivery: conceptual, FEL-2/3/FEED, detailed design and EPC/EPCM
Technology integration and process optimization in refining, petrochemicals and gasification
Process definition and simulation, techno-economics and risk management
Technical leadership on international, multidisciplinary programs

Major achievements: Led more than 100 projects in oil, gas and advanced fuels, including hydrogen, low carbon fuels and carbon solutions, delivered in international environments.

Approach and added value: Joe transforms technical complexity into strategic levers, de-risking investments and supporting the energy transition by advancing profitable, sustainable energy projects.

Stéphane Fortin, P.Eng.

Operations Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

Stéphane Fortin, P.Eng.

Operations Manager, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals

With over 25 years of diverse experience, Stéphane Fortin manages complex project development, from conceptual design to EPCM projects, ensuring performance and compliance.

Key expertise

Leading high-stakes, highly complex projects
Conceptual design and feasibility studies for innovative projects
Controlling critical industrial processes
Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)

Major achievements: Led major advanced fuel projects, including design, control, plant start-up and process optimization.

Approach and added value: Stéphane anticipates project risks and identifies opportunities to reduce surprises, shorten lead times and maximize asset performance.

Mark Yep, P.Eng., MBA

Director, Digital Consultant

Mark Yep, P.Eng., MBA

Director, Digital Consultant

With over 20 years of experience, Mark Yep drives innovative and sustainable transformation across diverse industries, leveraging digital consulting expertise and deep knowledge in digital, technology and data to enhance performance and resilience.

Key expertise and certifications

Digital strategy and transformation
Innovation and artificial intelligence
Operating models and cybersecurity
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), MBA in strategic management

Major achievements: Led complex Canadian and international projects, helping organizations maximize value from digital, technology and data investments. Delivered results by shaping shared visions, designing actionable roadmaps, driving transformative change and achieving tangible business benefits.

Approach and added value: Mark transforms digital challenges into strategic opportunities. His approach integrates people, process, technology, data, governance and user experience, driving growth, mitigating risks, fostering trust and enhancing sustainability.

Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market

For nearly 30 years, Stéphane Charest has connected operators with technology developers in the energy and chemical processing sectors. His goal is to turn innovations into reliable, profitable industrial solutions without compromising operational stability.

Key expertise

Designing and optimizing refining, gas, industrial and chemical processes
Scaling up and integrating new technologies into commercial plants
Industrial utilities and energy excellence
HAZOP/HAZID, reliability (RAM) and incident investigations
Managing complex projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders

Major achievements: Managed over 30 unit-improvement projects (gas treatment, refining, CO₂ capture/utilization, speciality products) across North America, Europe and the Middle East.

Approach and added value: Stéphane ensures engineering solutions are implemented while being profitable, reliable and sustainable in large-scale commercial operations.

Susan Eick

Vice-President, Advisory

Susan Eick

Vice-President, Advisory

Susan is a senior business strategy and marketing executive with over 35 years of experience. She helps leaders align teams, build resilient culture and improve performance in complex industrial settings.

Key expertise

Business strategy and alignment
Executive leadership and team cohesion
Culture and organizational behaviors
Change management and adoption

Key achievements: As CEO of Refinery Leadership Partners — now a BBA member — Susan built a recognized advisory practice and guided executive teams through strategy execution and transformation in multi-layered, high-pressure environments.

Approach and value added: Susan understands the realities of operations: tight timelines, difficult decisions, and the need for safe, reliable performance. She helps leaders cut through complexity, align their teams, and embed the behaviors that drive lasting results.

Trevor Buckley, P.Eng.

Office Director, Calgary Office

Kari Blyth, P.Eng.

Office Director, Management - Edmonton office

Kari Blyth, P.Eng.

Office Director, Management - Edmonton office

Brad Hansen P.Eng.

Vice-President, Operations – Canadian Prairies

Brad Hansen P.Eng.

Vice-President, Operations – Canadian Prairies

Brad has over 20 years of experience in industrial project development, operational management, technology commercialization, and innovation. He combines technical expertise, strategic vision, and multidisciplinary leadership to support teams and guide critical decisions in complex projects and investments.
Key expertise
Energy, mining, and industrial project development
Geosciences and environmental performance
Operational management and direct technical consulting
Strategic planning and decision support
Technology licensing
Major achievements
Brad has led technical and commercial teams internationally, with a strong focus on energy and the energy transition.
Approach and added value
Brad reflects BBA’s approach by combining rigor, collaboration, and operational grounding to maximize project value and client performance outcomes.

Our value chain expertise

Finding the right fit: technology and operations

Our shared successes

Deep Sky Alpha

Redwood manufacturing facility

Mauricie Project: green hydrogen and e-NG

Cybersecurity assessment and training

Peace Region electrification and field support

LSR plant: liquefaction, storage and regasification

The world's first commercial biorefinery

Modernization of a petrochemical plant

Asphalt shingle recycling facility

Our partners

Our people

Debbie Burke, P.Eng.

Susan Campbell, P.Eng., PMP

Andréanne Frigon, P.Eng.

Alexandre Rousseau, P.Eng, CEM®, CIEP™

Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Stéphane Fortin, P.Eng.

Mark Yep, P.Eng., MBA

Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Susan Eick

Trevor Buckley, P.Eng.

Kari Blyth, P.Eng.

Brad Hansen P.Eng.