Hydrogen
Hydrogen Project & Safety Services
Modern hydrogen projects aren’t defined by equipment alone. They require process safety, coordination, and disciplined execution equal to major refining and petrochemical assets. Fidelis provides that capability through embedded project support grounded in real work at ACES Delta and strengthened by involvement with the Center for Hydrogen Safety.
In 2025 we supported the world’s largest hydrogen electrolysis and storage facility, ACES Delta in Utah. Later that year we became a member of the Center for Hydrogen Safety.
Kelli Whiteneck
Vice President
The Fidelis Difference
Unlike firms that focus only on technology or only on procedures, we sit at the intersection of design, safety, and execution. We work beside your teams - EPC, owner, and operator - to make sure hydrogen projects are not only built, but ready to run: safely, compliantly, and on schedule.
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What We Do on Hydrogen Projects
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We design for hydrogen’s realities
Hydrogen is not “just another fuel.” Its flammability range, leak behavior, and low ignition energy require different assumptions for spacing, safeguards, and materials. We help teams turn those properties into practical design decisions on P&IDs, layouts, operating envelopes, and protective systems so the final design reflects real hydrogen behavior, not generic gas assumptions.
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We strengthen process safety and PSM
Hydrogen projects need a strong process safety backbone. We reinforce PHA and LOPA follow-through, procedure completeness, MOC discipline, and emergency response alignment, supported by documentation that meets internal, owner, and regulatory expectations. Our focus is operational clarity: ownership of critical procedures, control-room authority, and alignment across all parties.
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We guide commissioning and startup
Commissioning and startup are where hydrogen projects transition from design to live operation. We support CSU leaders with readiness checks, sequencing, SIMOPS coordination, and day-to-day decision support as systems energize. We maintain alignment between construction, vendors, and operators while reinforcing safety expectations, leak-response requirements, and schedule discipline.
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We align stakeholders and governance
Hydrogen assets often involve an EPC, the future operator, and the owner, each with overlapping authority. We define ownership for PSSR, permit-to-work systems, SIS overrides, document control, and operations readiness so nothing falls between parties. This structure reduces friction, prevents gaps, and ensures the asset is prepared to run safely and reliably.
Hydrogen solutions
How Fidelis Supports Hydrogen Projects
Operational Readiness & PSM Review
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We review existing PSM elements, ORR findings, CSU plans, and operating procedures to identify gaps that could impact safety, compliance, or schedule. Then we help your team prioritize and close those gaps before hydrogen is introduced so readiness is real, not assumed.
Talk to an expertPSSR Facilitation & Procedure Ownership
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We support or lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews to confirm that systems, documentation, and safeguards are complete, accurate, and truly ready. In multi party environments, we clarify ownership and ensure procedures are controlled, current, and fit for how the plant will actually run.
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We provide CSU support in the field, planning sequences, integrating vendor activities, coordinating SIMOPS, and guiding execution as systems are energized. We also reinforce permit to work discipline, isolation practices, and leak response expectations so startup stays safe and controlled.
Talk to an expertTechnical Reviews & Engineering Support
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We perform practical technical reviews of electrolyzer and separator systems, safety instrumented functions, venting and relief schemes, tagging and interlocks, and control room governance - working with your engineering team to resolve issues before they become startup problems.
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Example Outcomes from Hydrogen Engagements
Hydrogen Hub Readiness (ACES Delta)
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Support for a first-of-its-kind green hydrogen hub, including operations readiness review, PSSR ownership clarification, CSU and SIMOPS improvements, document-control structure, and development of leak detection, occupancy, and hydrogen-specific safety policies.
Talk to an expertHydrogen Safety Program Development
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Guidance on hydrogen-specific risk controls, including materials selection, venting strategy, leak detection, ignition control, and emergency response requirements. We also help integrate these controls into existing site safety programs so expectations are consistent and enforceable.
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Development and alignment of procedures, training content, and qualification paths so teams are prepared to operate live hydrogen systems safely and confidently. This includes startup sequencing, abnormal response expectations, and role clarity across operations and maintenance.
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Why Companies Choose Fidelis for Hydrogen
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We bring real execution experience from large-scale hydrogen production and storage projects, not just conceptual guidance.
Our support across PSM, PSSR, and CSU is designed to meet internal standards, owner expectations, and regulatory scrutiny.
We stay involved through implementation and startup so capability exists in the field and decisions hold under real conditions.
We collaborate across EPCs, owners, and operators to clarify roles, prevent gaps, and keep execution aligned throughout the project.
We apply a disciplined, reliability-focused approach proven in oil, gas, and chemicals and adapted specifically for hydrogen systems.
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Testimonials
Result
Key partner during our improvement journey
"I had the opportunity to work closely with Tim Weber during a critical phase of developing and aligning our site’s maintenance and planning processes at HF Sinclair. Tim brought a level of clarity and professionalism that immediately elevated the conversation. He provided more than just frameworks or recommendations; his coaching and collaborative style helped the entire team step up.
Tim has a unique ability to cut through complexity, ask the right questions, and guide people toward practical, lasting solutions. He was instrumental in helping us align cross-functionally and sharpen our planning processes, with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and results.
He doesn’t just consult. He coaches. He listens, challenges, and brings a presence that motivates people to improve. Tim was a key partner during our improvement journey, and his impact is still reflected in how we approach maintenance execution today.
I would gladly work with Fidelis Associates again and highly recommend them to any organization looking to strengthen leadership alignment, improve systems, and drive real operational performance."
Tim has a unique ability to cut through complexity, ask the right questions, and guide people toward practical, lasting solutions. He was instrumental in helping us align cross-functionally and sharpen our planning processes, with a strong focus on accountability, ownership, and results.
He doesn’t just consult. He coaches. He listens, challenges, and brings a presence that motivates people to improve. Tim was a key partner during our improvement journey, and his impact is still reflected in how we approach maintenance execution today.
I would gladly work with Fidelis Associates again and highly recommend them to any organization looking to strengthen leadership alignment, improve systems, and drive real operational performance."
Jeff Randich
Maintenance Manager at HF Sinclair
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We know industrial projects raise important questions - from compliance to execution. Here are the answers we’re asked most often.
What kind of companies does Fidelis work with?
We partner with organizations in oil & gas, chemicals & petrochemicals, manufacturing, and defense - any industry where safety, compliance, and operational reliability are critical.
Do you only consult, or do you also execute?
We do both. Unlike many firms that stop at recommendations, Fidelis works alongside your team to implement solutions, oversee projects, and ensure results.
Can you support shutdowns and turnarounds?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience planning and executing shutdowns, turnarounds, and facility transitions, including specialized staffing and on-site leadership.
What areas of compliance and safety do you cover?
We provide support across HSE programs, hazard analysis, emergency response planning, environmental and regulatory compliance, and QA/QC audits.
Do you provide workforce support?
Yes. We supply experienced professionals, subject matter experts, and project-based teams to strengthen operations during high-demand periods.
How quickly can Fidelis engage on a project?
We’re built for fast-moving, high-stakes environments. Once scope is defined, our team can mobilize quickly to support your operations on-site or remotely.
Tim Weber
Vice President
Traditional consultants deliver strategies for your team to implement, we take accountability by being a part of the implementation process.
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