Engineering applied to the energy sector encompasses the design, analysis, fabrication, operation, and optimization of systems and equipment. It integrates disciplines such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, and process engineering to ensure safety, efficiency, and performance.
Its role is fundamental in projects, operations, integrity, and infrastructure modernization. Globally, engineering advances toward digitalized, automated, and sustainable solutions, with strong adoption in the U.S. and Europe, and sustained growth in LATAM to modernize facilities and meet international standards.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content for professionals requiring engineering fundamentals and applications in industrial operations.
Key topics include:
Mechanical design and structural analysis
Process engineering and operational optimization
Material selection and failure analysis
Pressure systems, piping, and vessels
Automation, digitalization, and control
Project management and EPC
Process safety and regulatory compliance
Engineering provides the technical foundation to develop, operate, and maintain energy infrastructure. Challenges include system complexity, multidisciplinary integration, continuous innovation, and regulatory compliance.