High-Consequence Operations Demand Uncompromising Safety.
ASPIS Consulting Group delivers specialist health, safety, and major hazard risk management services across the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas sector, protecting people, assets, and the environment in one of the world's most demanding industries.Rigorous HSSE Support Across Every Operation
"The oil and gas sector operates at the boundary of what is technically possible. The consequences of failure , for people, communities, and the environment, demand an approach to safety that is rigorous, systematic, and built on genuine operational experience."
We support oil and gas operators, engineering contractors, and service companies across the full spectrum of upstream exploration and production, midstream processing and transportation, and downstream refining and distribution. Our consultants understand the complex interplay of process safety, major hazard regulation, operational integrity, and workforce risk that defines HSSE management in this sector.
Our experience spans onshore and offshore production facilities, refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing terminals, pipelines, and associated infrastructure. We work closely with HSE leadership, operations teams, and major project delivery organisations to manage critical risks, fulfil COMAH and PFEER regulatory obligations, and implement the governance and management systems that protect people and preserve the licence to operate.
As the sector navigates the energy transition, managing the coexistence of conventional production with decarbonisation commitments, emerging hydrogen operations, and carbon capture infrastructure, ASPIS helps organisations maintain the uncompromising safety standards that this industry demands, whatever the operational context.
How ASPIS Supports the Oil & Gas Sector
A comprehensive suite of HSSE and major hazard management services, designed for the operational complexity, regulatory demands, and high-consequence risk profile of the oil and gas industry.
Audit & Assurance
Independent, evidence-based reviews of safety performance, legal compliance, and the effectiveness of risk controls, providing objective insight and confidence that your systems are functioning as intended.
Major Hazard & COMAH Compliance
Expert support for COMAH-regulated oil and gas sites — including safety report preparation, hazard identification, consequence modelling, competent authority liaison, and ongoing compliance management to meet all upper and lower tier COMAH obligations.
Process Safety Management
Rigorous process safety management services across the oil and gas value chain, including HAZOP, LOPA, bow-tie analysis, SIL assessment, safety critical element (SCE) management, and performance standard development to prevent major accident hazard events.
CDM Principal Contractor
Specialist support and independent assurance to help Principal Contractors confidently meet their full range of CDM obligations, from pre-construction planning through to site safety management and regulatory compliance.
CDM Principal Designer
Fulfilment of all Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015, ensuring health and safety risks are systematically identified, assessed, and managed throughout the design phase for compliant, safe project delivery.
Chemical Management
Expert management of hazardous substances on construction sites, including safe handling procedures, storage requirements, COSHH assessments, and full regulatory compliance to protect workers and the environment.
Safety Management Systems
Design and implementation of integrated HSSE management systems aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IOGP guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements — configured for the operational complexity and scale of oil and gas facilities and programmes.
Permit to Work & Isolation Management
Development, implementation, and independent review of permit-to-work systems and energy isolation procedures — ensuring safe systems of work are applied consistently across complex, high-energy oil and gas facilities where the consequences of failure are severe.
Contractor Safety Management
End-to-end contractor HSSE management across oil and gas operations, covering prequalification, bridging document development, onboarding, permit-to-work compliance, performance monitoring, and independent assurance to maintain consistent standards across complex, multi-contractor worksites.
Emergency Response & Oil Spill Management
Development and testing of comprehensive emergency response plans — including major accident hazard response, oil spill response, hydrocarbon release scenarios, and multi-agency coordination frameworks — supported by realistic exercises and capability assessments across onshore and offshore facilities.
COSHH & Hazardous Substances
Comprehensive hazardous substance management for oil and gas operations — including COSHH assessments, hydrocarbon exposure monitoring, H2S risk management programmes, asbestos management, and legionella control strategies for operational and maintenance activities.
Turnaround & Shutdown Safety
Specialist HSSE support for planned turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance campaigns — providing embedded safety leadership, contractor coordination, permit-to-work oversight, and independent performance assurance to ensure these high-risk, time-critical periods are managed safely and to programme.
Digital Safety Transformation
Strategic implementation of digital HSSE management platforms — including electronic permit-to-work, inspection and maintenance management systems, safety performance analytics, and real-time operational risk dashboards — to modernise safety processes across complex oil and gas assets.
Embedded HSSE Resource
Experienced oil and gas HSSE professionals embedded within your operational teams, project organisations, or asset management functions — providing specialist leadership, technical support, and continuity across projects, turnarounds, and periods of significant organisational change.
Incident Investigation
Structured investigation of HSSE incidents, near misses, process upsets, and high-potential events — applying recognised root cause analysis methodologies to identify systemic failures, produce regulatory-quality investigation reports, and extract the organisational learning that prevents recurrence.
A partner Built for Oil & Gas
1. Deep Process Safety Knowledge
Our consultants bring recognised process safety qualifications and hands-on experience across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations — understanding the specific hazard profiles, regulatory expectations, and operational pressures that define HSSE management in this sector.
2. Major Hazard Regulatory Experience
We maintain in-depth knowledge of the UK's major hazard regulatory framework — including COMAH, PFEER, PSSR, DSEAR, and RIDDOR — and the HSE and OPRED inspection regimes, helping clients stay ahead of regulatory expectations and engage confidently with competent authorities.
3. Turnaround Operational Safety
We have extensive experience supporting planned turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance events — understanding the unique safety challenges of these high-risk, time-pressured periods and delivering the HSSE leadership and oversight that ensures they are executed safely and efficiently.
4. Energy Transition Ready
As oil and gas organisations manage the transition to lower-carbon operations — including hydrogen, CCUS, and electrification programmes — we help clients apply their established major hazard expertise to emerging technologies, ensuring safety standards keep pace with operational evolution.
Latest Oil & Gas news from ASPIS
Interviews, tips, guides, industry best practices, and news.
:quality(80):format(webp))
:quality(80):format(webp))
:quality(80):format(webp))
:quality(80):format(webp))