What Blue Engineering and Consulting does

Blue Engineering and Consulting Company ('BLUE') is a privately held, small U.S. engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Ellicott City, Maryland, founded in 2018, that specializes exclusively in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. The firm operates on an Owner's Engineering model, meaning it acts as an independent technical representative for project owners rather than as a technology vendor, EPC contractor, or equipment supplier. Its service portfolio is organized into five integrated offerings: Owner's Engineering (due diligence, feasibility, procedure development, EPC oversight, construction support through commissioning); Hazard Analysis and Siting Studies (thermal radiation, vapor dispersion, and explosion modeling); LNG Regulatory Support (FERC Resource Reports, DOT PHMSA siting packages and special permits, USCG Waterway Suitability Assessments, OSHA/EPA program development); Engineering Design (site selection, FEED, P&IDs, equipment specifications, HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA facilitation); and Fire Protection (detection system design, fire water hydraulics, advanced CFD fire modeling, emergency response planning). Across these services, BLUE maintains in-house modeling capability using industry-standard tools including FLACS, Phast, KFX, FDS, LNGFIRE3, and PIPENET.

The firm monetizes through project-based professional services fees, with engagement scope, pricing, and deliverables customized to each client and project. Its customer base spans the full range of LNG project developers — from the largest global LNG development corporations down to small private developers — and covers satellite LNG facilities, small-scale LNG production, bunkering facilities, fueling facilities, and import/export projects. Marketing and lead generation are driven by a combination of LinkedIn presence, the BLUEPapers thought-leadership series, speaking engagements at forums such as the USCG Liquefied Gas Carrier Senior Executive Training Forum, and a direct 'Connect With An Expert' consultation channel. The firm is small (11-50 employees), with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, funding rounds, revenue figures, or M&A activity in the available data.

Name

Blue Engineering and Consulting

Legal name

Blue Engineering and Consulting Company

Website

https://blueengineeringandconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blue Engineering and Consulting is a private U.S. engineering firm providing Owner's Engineering, hazard analysis, regulatory support, design, and fire protection services exclusively to LNG project developers across all project sizes and phases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LNG Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

LNG EPC, Commissioning & Project Development (Engineering, Construction, Permitting) (EUALAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

LNG Storage, Terminals & Bunkering (Peak Shaving, Small-Scale LNG) (EUALAFAD), LNG Import/Export Terminals & Storage (Regas, Peak Shaving, Small-Scale LNG) (EUALAEAD), LNG Liquefaction (Export Terminals) (EUAAACAE)

Keywords

• LNG engineering consulting
• Hazard analysis services
• Fire protection engineering
• Regulatory compliance support
• Owner's engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellicott City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services for LNG facility design, siting, compliance, and safety. Services are customized for each client and project size, with support across all phases of LNG project development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Blue Engineering and Consulting (BLUE) is a specialized engineering and consulting firm that provides Owner's Engineering, hazard analysis and siting studies, LNG regulatory support, engineering design, and fire protection services for liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects. The firm serves LNG developers across all phases of project development—from feasibility and FEED through permitting, construction oversight, and commissioning—covering satellite LNG facilities, small-scale LNG production, bunkering facilities, fueling facilities, and import/export projects.

Product overview

Blue Engineering and Consulting is an engineering and consulting firm offering a unified portfolio of specialized LNG industry services. The company provides five integrated core service offerings: Owner's Engineering (project support from feasibility through commissioning), Hazard Analysis and Siting Studies (thermal radiation, vapor dispersion, and explosion modeling), LNG Regulatory Support (FERC, PHMSA, USCG compliance), Engineering Design (FEED and detailed engineering), and Fire Protection (evaluations, detection systems, water design, and advanced CFD fire modeling). These services span the entire LNG industry including satellite facilities, small-scale LNG production, bunkering facilities, fueling facilities, and import/export projects. The company operates independently from technology providers, EPC contractors, and vendors, allowing them to prioritize client needs throughout all project phases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Owner's Engineering Comprehensive engineering and consulting services for LNG projects including technical and commercial due diligence, site feasibility studies, procedure development, EPC contractor acquisition support, and construction oversight through commissioning. Targeted at LNG project developers needing independent owner's representation.
• Hazard Analysis and Siting Studies Industry-leading hazard analysis and siting studies utilizing recognized modeling tools (FLACS, Phast, KFX, FDS, LNGFIRE3) for thermal radiation, vapor dispersion, explosion overpressure, and risk assessments. Applicable to land or marine-based LNG projects.
• LNG Regulatory Support Navigation of complex regulatory environment including FERC Resource Report development, DOT PHMSA siting packages, USCG Waterway Suitability Assessments, emergency response planning, and OSHA/EPA compliance program development for LNG facility operators and developers.
• Engineering Design Full spectrum engineering design services from project feasibility through FEED, including site selection studies, preliminary engineering, permitting support, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and hazard identification studies for LNG facilities.
• Fire Protection Fire protection engineering including evaluations, fire and gas detection systems, fire water system design using PIPENET software, emergency response planning, fire and explosion risk assessments, and advanced CFD fire modeling using Kameleon FireEx (KFX) and Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) for LNG facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Proven history of achieving regulatory approval for supported projects
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DOT PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLUE has worked on DOT PHMSA research projects including 'Develop a Risk-Based Approach and Criteria for Hazard Detection Layouts at LNG Facilities'. The company also provides DOT PHMSA compliance training, Siting Package Development and Support, Special Permit Development and Support, and Equivalency Development and Support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wood Group: Large engineering and consulting firm with an LNG and midstream gas practice, offering process design, safety, and environmental services that overlap with BLUE's hazard analysis and regulatory support offerings.
• Bechtel: Largest EPC contractor for US LNG export terminals, with deep involvement in siting, permitting, and execution. Represents the integrated counter-model to BLUE's independent Owner's Engineer positioning.
• JGC Corporation: Major Japanese EPC contractor with extensive LNG export terminal experience globally. Relevant peer for BLUE on the owner-engineering and feasibility/regulatory side of large LNG developments.
• ERM (Environmental Resources Management): Global sustainability and engineering consultancy that acquired CH-IV International, making it a direct competitor to BLUE in LNG hazard analysis, siting, and regulatory support for FERC/PHMSA.
• KBR: Major engineering and government services contractor with a strong LNG and ammonia/hydrogen portfolio (e.g., ammonia technology licensor). Overlaps with BLUE on LNG facility engineering and Owner's Engineering services.
• Worley (formerly WorleyParsons): Global engineering and project services firm with a large LNG and gas-processing practice covering FEED, EPC, and owner's engineering. Competes with BLUE on larger LNG export projects while also serving the broader energy transition market.
• Fluor Corporation: Global EPCM firm with significant LNG liquefaction and regasification experience; competes with BLUE indirectly on owner-side engineering services for major LNG projects.

Direct peers

• Braxton Engineering & Land Surveying: Boutique engineering firm providing LNG facility design, surveying, and permitting support — comparable in scale and customer profile (small private developers and mid-market LNG operators) to BLUE.
• CH-IV International (now part of ERM): Specialist LNG and hazardous-fluids safety, hazard analysis, and risk consulting firm — the closest direct peer to BLUE, with overlapping services in LNG siting, consequence modeling, and regulatory support for FERC/PHMSA/USCG processes.

Emerging players

• Burns & McDonnell: US engineering, architecture, and construction firm expanding in midstream gas and LNG facility work. Comparable to BLUE in targeting mid-market LNG and energy infrastructure clients across the US.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-engineering-and-consulting-company
• Xx.com/blueeandc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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