Celebrating Our People — Delivering Technical Excellence Worldwide
Our people are central to everything we do. Their experience, adaptability, and technical depth enable Proeon to deliver in complex, safety critical environments, often under challenging conditions and tight timeframes.
This capability was recently demonstrated when our team responded quickly to an urgent offshore requirement. With a critical project at stake and limited time available, Proeon mobilised to provide immediate support.
One of our engineers travelled to Brazil to support the offshore commissioning of Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) for a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel operating offshore Brazil in the Campos Basin. Offshore commissioning presents unique challenges, requiring strong technical knowledge, flexibility, sound judgement, and an unwavering focus on safety and quality.
Through thorough preparation and proven engineering capability, the commissioning scope was completed successfully and ahead of schedule. Client feedback recognised both the technical standard of the work delivered and the professionalism demonstrated offshore. This reflects the expertise our people bring to every project.
Proven HPU Engineering and Lifecycle Expertise
Projects like this are underpinned by Proeon’s extensive experience in the engineering, upgrade, and lifecycle support of Hydraulic Power Units for use in complex and safety‑critical environments across the global energy sector.
With over twenty years’ experience delivering control and safety systems, Proeon designs, manufactures, upgrades, and supports HPUs for both topside and subsea applications. Our systems are engineered to meet demanding operational and regulatory requirements, with in‑house expertise covering:
Mechanical and hydraulic design
Electrical and electronic systems
Safety‑related control systems (SIL2 / SIL3)
PLC, HMI, and SCADA software
Hazardous area compliance (IECEx / ATEX)
All engineering, assembly, software development, testing, and verification activities are carried out in the UK at Proeon’s Bowthorpe Engineering Centre, ensuring full technical control from concept through to delivery.
New Build, Upgrade and Modernisation Capability
Whether supporting new projects or extending the life of existing assets, Proeon provides flexible HPU solutions, including:
Full HPU system design and manufacture
Drop‑in replacement control topsides compatible with legacy OEM systems
Control system upgrades while retaining mechanical or hydraulic assets
Replacement of obsolete or unsupported OEM control platforms
Non‑OEM lifecycle support for legacy HPUs
Where required, we deliver backwards‑compatible control solutions that minimise system disruption while extending asset life and improving reliability.
Hazardous Area Controls and Advanced Automation
Proeon has a strong track record delivering certified control systems for hazardous environments, including:
IECEx / ATEX‑certified Ex d and Ex e enclosures
Rockwell Automation CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLC platforms
Redundant and safety‑rated power distribution architectures
SIL‑rated fault logic, diagnostics, and alarm management
FactoryTalk‑based HMI and SCADA interfaces
All systems can be supplied with full Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), documentation, and certification packages to support offshore deployment.
Subsea and IWOCS Applications
In addition to topside systems, Proeon delivers control and power solutions for subsea production and intervention systems, including IWOCS architectures. This includes:
Hydraulic and electrical control integration for deepwater subsea wells (up to 3,500 m)
Electrical Power Units (EPUs) providing monitored, high‑reliability power distribution
Master Control Systems (MCS) incorporating SCADA, communications, and control hardware
Umbilical modelling and full‑power simulation racks to replicate field conditions during testing
These capabilities enable realistic system validation prior to offshore deployment, reducing commissioning risk and improving overall system integrity.
Proud of Our People, Ready When It Matters
The recent offshore commissioning in Brazil is just one example of what we do every day — applying deep technical expertise, responding quickly when challenges arise, and relying on capable people to deliver the right outcome.
We’re proud of the work completed, and proud of the people who make it possible — delivering safe, reliable, and technically robust solutions wherever they’re needed.
