Becht’s core value of “One Team – One Dream” extends beyond business to our neighbors and friends, especially during times of crisis.  COVID 19 has created market instability, domestic and international travel shutdowns, quarantines and multiple difficulties that have rippled through our global communities. During these challenging times, we often find that those most in […]

Becht is pleased to announce the grand opening of our The Hague, Netherlands office in June 2020 to serve the EMEA Region. Chris van der Beek, former senior leader within Shell, will serve as Becht’s Director, Europe Operations. Chris brings with him a deep passion for solving problems and serving industry, aligning with Becht’s core […]

Robert Ohmes, formerly Regional Operations Manager Americas at KBC Advanced Technologies, has joined the Becht team.  With over 25 years of experience in refining and technical consulting working for KBC and Flint Hills Resources, Robert has extensive business planning and optimization expertise. He has broad experience consulting internationally including Korea, Thailand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, India, […]

After over 55 years of delivering excellent engineering performance, Becht’s brand identity is changing, but the company will continue providing services and unique solutions to Refining, Petrochemical, Renewable and Power clients worldwide. (Liberty Corner, NJ – April 2020) After fifty-five years of providing professional services to Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy and Power clients worldwide, […]

Tim Shepperd, formerly VP Technology & Consulting for HF Alkylation Consultants, has joined the Becht team.  With over 30 years of experience in refining and technology licensing working for ConocoPhillips and UOP, Tim has extensive knowledge of chemical and refining processes with much of his career devoted to HF alkylation units. As a licensing specialist […]

Bringing Heater Infrared Imaging Solutions to the Refining, Petrochemical and Power Generation Industries Becht and Code Inspection & Testing Co- IR Technologies (Code ITC-IR) have come together to bring comprehensive heater solutions to our clients worldwide. Becht has built a name for itself providing engineering solutions, plant services and software tools to over 90% of […]

Becht is pleased to announce the grand opening of our Buenos Aires, Argentina office in February 2020.  Mariano Bertaina, former Executive Technical Director of the Axion Refinery, will serve as Becht’s Director, LATAM Operations. Derek Becht, VP Plant Services, commented that “This is an important step forward for Becht allowing us to better serve our […]

This month, Joe Collins is featured in Crane Hot Line’s Executive Spotlight. Joe talked with editor-in-chief Mike Larson about his (Collins’) career and some of the issues facing the industry. In the aricle, Joe touches on his role and responsibilities with Becht Engineering, his career highlights including management of a 300-crane fleet at Zachry and […]

On Friday September 13th, Becht’s Heavy Lift and Heavy Haul Subject Matter Expert Joe Collins will be presenting “A Lift Plan for Every Lift” at the Rice Global E&C Forum’s September Roundtable. Below is an excerpt of Mr. Collins’ presentation: “When attempting any lift, regardless of how small or seemingly insignificant, there is a minimum […]

Steve Treese, an Advisor with Becht Engineering, recently published an article identifying and managing the negative effects of chlorides in hydroprocessing units. The article is a step-by-step roadmap to methodically identify effects that point to chorides and strategies for chloride control. The article was published in Petroleum Technology Quarterly. READ NOW