Oil production facility

Our Services

Comprehensive solutions for optimal oil production performance

Comprehensive Service Portfolio

Petra-Flow delivers end-to-end consulting and maintenance services designed to optimize every aspect of your oil production operations. Click on each service below to learn more about our capabilities, methodologies, and proven results.

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Production Optimization Consulting

Maximize output through data-driven analysis and strategic improvements

Data analytics and optimization

Maximize your facility's output and efficiency through data-driven analysis and strategic process improvements. Our production optimization services identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and implement best practices that deliver measurable performance gains while maintaining operational integrity and safety standards.

We employ advanced analytical techniques including statistical process control, production simulation modeling, and real-time performance monitoring to uncover hidden inefficiencies and optimization opportunities. Our consultants work collaboratively with your operations teams to ensure solutions are practical, sustainable, and aligned with your strategic objectives.

What We Deliver

  • Comprehensive production analysis and performance benchmarking
  • Workflow optimization and bottleneck elimination
  • Advanced analytics for real-time decision making
  • Production forecasting and capacity planning
  • Efficiency improvement roadmaps with KPIs
  • Ongoing performance monitoring and optimization

Timeline & Results

Typical Duration: 8-16 weeks for initial assessment and implementation

Expected Outcomes:

  • 15-30% improvement in production efficiency
  • 20-40% reduction in operational bottlenecks
  • Enhanced visibility into performance drivers
  • Sustainable continuous improvement framework
2

Drilling Performance Improvement

Advanced drilling techniques and continuous improvement methodologies

Drilling operations

Enhance your drilling operations through specialized expertise in advanced drilling techniques, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement methodologies. We help you achieve faster drilling times, reduce non-productive time, and improve overall well construction efficiency through systematic analysis and optimization.

Our drilling specialists bring extensive field experience and technical knowledge to every engagement, ensuring practical solutions that address real-world challenges. We combine real-time data analysis with proven drilling optimization techniques to deliver measurable improvements in rate of penetration, wellbore quality, and overall drilling economics.

Key Service Components

  • Drilling program review and optimization
  • Real-time drilling performance monitoring
  • Directional drilling and wellbore placement
  • Drilling fluid optimization and management
  • Bit selection and performance analysis
  • Post-well analysis and lessons learned
  • Non-productive time reduction strategies

Technology Integration

We implement advanced drilling analytics platforms, real-time monitoring systems, and digital twin capabilities to provide unprecedented visibility into drilling operations.

  • Real-time data acquisition and analysis
  • Automated alerting and decision support
  • Digital twin simulation capabilities
  • Predictive analytics for issue prevention
3

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan through proactive programs

Equipment maintenance

Minimize downtime and extend asset lifespan through comprehensive maintenance programs tailored to your equipment fleet. Our proactive approach combines preventive maintenance, predictive analytics, and rapid response capabilities to keep your operations running smoothly while optimizing maintenance expenses.

We understand that equipment reliability directly impacts production targets, operational safety, and economic performance. Our maintenance strategies balance proactive care with operational availability, utilizing condition-based monitoring and reliability-centered maintenance principles.

Service Features

  • Preventive maintenance program development
  • Predictive maintenance using advanced sensors
  • Equipment health monitoring and diagnostics
  • Spare parts inventory optimization
  • Maintenance scheduling and resource planning
  • Asset performance management
  • Emergency repair coordination (24/7 support)
  • Root cause analysis and corrective actions

Performance Metrics

We establish and track key maintenance KPIs to drive continuous improvement:

  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  • Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Maintenance cost per unit of production
  • Planned vs. unplanned maintenance ratio
4

Operational Risk Management

Comprehensive safety and risk mitigation strategies for people and assets

Risk assessment

Protect your people, assets, and environment through comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Our services identify potential hazards, evaluate their impact, and implement controls that enhance safety while maintaining operational efficiency. We integrate technical, procedural, and behavioral approaches to create robust safety management systems.

Safety is not just about compliance—it's about creating a culture where every team member returns home safely. Our approach combines quantitative risk assessment methodologies with practical field experience to deliver solutions that work in real operational contexts.

Risk Management Services

  • Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
  • Process safety management program development
  • Emergency response planning and preparedness
  • Safety culture assessment and improvement
  • Regulatory compliance auditing
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis
  • Risk mitigation strategy implementation
  • Management of change (MOC) processes

Compliance Focus

Canadian Regulatory Expertise:

  • CSIS 731 compliance
  • Provincial OHS requirements
  • Industry-specific standards
  • Environmental regulations

Methodologies: HAZOP, FMEA, Bow-tie Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis

5

Sustainability Audits & Environmental Consulting

Reduce environmental impact while meeting regulatory requirements

Environmental sustainability

Navigate the evolving landscape of environmental responsibility with comprehensive sustainability assessments and improvement strategies. We help you reduce environmental impact, meet regulatory requirements, and position your operations as leaders in responsible energy production through data-driven environmental management.

Sustainable operations are critical for maintaining social license, attracting investment, and ensuring long-term viability. Our experts help you balance environmental stewardship with economic performance, identifying opportunities to reduce emissions and enhance biodiversity protection.

Sustainability Services

  • Environmental impact assessment and baseline studies
  • Carbon footprint analysis (Scope 1, 2, 3)
  • Water usage optimization and management
  • Waste minimization and circular economy
  • Environmental management system (EMS) development
  • Sustainability reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
  • Regulatory compliance and permitting
  • Biodiversity assessment and habitat restoration

ESG Integration

Comprehensive ESG Strategy:

  • Environmental performance metrics
  • Social license and community relations
  • Governance framework development
  • Investor-ready ESG reporting

Science-Based Targets: Alignment with Paris Agreement objectives and net-zero pathways

6

Energy Efficiency Planning

Strategic energy management to reduce costs and environmental impact

Energy systems

Reduce operational expenses and environmental impact through strategic energy management. Our energy efficiency services identify opportunities to optimize consumption, implement efficient technologies, and establish monitoring systems that drive continuous improvement. Energy represents a significant operational expense in oil production.

Our systematic approach combines detailed technical assessment with financial analysis to prioritize investments delivering optimal ROI. We evaluate energy consumption across all facility systems, benchmark against best practices, and develop comprehensive implementation roadmaps.

Energy Efficiency Solutions

  • Energy audits and consumption analysis
  • Equipment efficiency assessment and upgrades
  • Waste heat recovery and cogeneration
  • Energy management system implementation
  • Renewable energy integration studies
  • Energy performance monitoring and reporting
  • Utility rate optimization and demand management
  • Process optimization for energy reduction

Financial Analysis

Every recommendation includes:

  • Payback period calculation
  • Net Present Value (NPV) analysis
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Incentive and rebate identification

ISO 50001: Energy management system certification support

Our Proven Methodology

Structured approach delivering consistent results across diverse operational contexts

1. Discovery & Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of current state including facility tours, stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and benchmarking to establish baseline performance and identify improvement opportunities.

2. Strategy Development

Collaborative development of customized solutions addressing identified opportunities while considering operational constraints, budget limitations, and strategic priorities.

3. Implementation Support

Hands-on assistance throughout solution deployment including project management, change management, training delivery, and troubleshooting for successful adoption.

4. Performance Monitoring

Ongoing tracking of KPIs against established targets, regular progress reviews, and continuous optimization recommendations to ensure sustained benefits.

Proven Results Across Canada

Real-world outcomes demonstrating the measurable impact of our methodologies

Production Efficiency Gain

Helped a mid-sized conventional oil operator in Alberta increase production efficiency by 23% through process optimization and advanced analytics implementation, achieving full payback within 6 months.

Sector: Conventional Oil | Duration: 12 weeks | ROI: 340%

Emissions Reduction

Partnered with a major SAGD facility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% through comprehensive energy efficiency improvements, equipment upgrades, and operational practice changes.

Sector: Oil Sands | Duration: 18 months | Reduction: 125,000 tonnes CO2e/year

Safety Performance

Implemented comprehensive safety management system for a drilling contractor that reduced lost-time incidents by 67% over 18 months while improving safety culture scores and regulatory compliance.

Sector: Drilling Services | Duration: 18 months | Improvement: 67% LTI reduction

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