Our Story

Who We Are

We are a true fusion of cutting-edge technology innovation and deep oil and gas engineering expertise. Our team combines world-class software developers with experienced industry professionals who have delivered everything from minor plant upgrades to mega-projects.

Our Mission

Traditional development studies take months and cost millions, leaving businesses vulnerable to changing landscapes and missed opportunities. Astrext generates scenarios, tests strategies, and delivers results in minutes — not months. We empower operators to seize opportunities as they arise with confidence.

What Drives Us

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Speed & Efficiency

Generate scenarios and obtain actionable insights in minutes, not months. We challenge slow, expensive enterprise tools.

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Integrated Expertise

A true fusion of IT innovation and deep oil and gas engineering expertise, aligned to real-world operational challenges.

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Global Support & Assurance

Access global technical specialists to refine cost and schedule details, ensuring projects are optimized with confidence.

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Scalability & Flexibility

Adapts to projects of any size, refining scope, cost, and schedule to meet your unique business goals.

Leadership

The founders behind the platform

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Taher
CTO & Co-Founder

A technologist and entrepreneur with over 15 years building enterprise software for the energy sector. Taher brings deep expertise in integrating advanced analytics, digital twin technology, and AI-driven decision support into industrial operations platforms. He has led digital transformation programs across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors globally.

Enterprise Software ArchitectureAI & Predictive AnalyticsEnergy Sector Digital TransformationProduct Strategy & Development
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Ken
CEO & Co-Founder

An experienced process and asset integrity engineer with over 20 years delivering complex life extension, debottlenecking, and capital optimization programs at refineries, gas processing facilities, and LNG plants. Ken has led multi-discipline teams through concept selection, FEED, and execution phases on projects ranging from minor plant upgrades to major greenfield developments.

Process EngineeringAsset Integrity ManagementLife Extension StudiesCAPEX Optimization & FEED

Global Expert Network

Engage with verified technical specialists across disciplines for validation, assurance, and scope refinement on your specific asset challenges.

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Sarah
Principal Structural & Marine Engineer
18 Years Experience

Specialist in structural assessment, hull integrity analysis, and life extension planning for offshore platforms, FPSOs, and floating infrastructure. Expert in fatigue analysis, corrosion-induced degradation, and regulatory compliance for marine structures operating beyond original design life.

Structural Life Extension
Hull & Marine Assessment
Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics
Offshore Platform Integrity
North SeaWest AfricaSoutheast Asia
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James
Senior Asset Integrity Specialist
22 Years Experience

Seasoned asset integrity professional with extensive experience developing and implementing Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) frameworks, corrosion management strategies, and inspection optimization programs for refining, petrochemical, and gas processing facilities.

Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
Corrosion Management
Inspection Planning & Execution
Fitness for Service Assessment
Middle EastEuropeAmericas
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Maria
Process Safety & Risk Director
20 Years Experience

Process safety expert with deep experience in quantitative risk assessment, HAZOP leadership, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) determination, and risk-based decision-making for ageing facilities. Experienced in developing holistic risk profiles that balance production continuity with HSE compliance.

HAZOP / LOPA / SIL Assessment
Quantitative Risk Assessment
Major Accident Hazard Analysis
Safety Case Development
EuropeCaspian RegionAsia Pacific
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Ahmed
Reliability Engineering Lead
16 Years Experience

Reliability engineer specializing in RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) analysis, FMECA, predictive maintenance strategy development, and obsolescence management for rotating equipment, control systems, and instrumentation across upstream and downstream facilities.

RAM / FMECA Analysis
Rotating Equipment Reliability
Obsolescence Risk Management
Predictive Maintenance Strategy
Middle EastNorth AfricaCentral Asia
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Linda
Instrumentation & Control Systems Expert
17 Years Experience

Specialist in lifecycle management for process control systems, DCS/SIS/SCADA platforms, and instrumentation. Extensive experience conducting control system obsolescence studies, defining upgrade strategies, and managing PLC/DCS replacement programs for large-scale processing facilities.

DCS / SIS Lifecycle Management
Instrumentation LCM Plans
Control System Obsolescence
Functional Safety (IEC 61511)
Global
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Robert
Capital Projects & Cost Estimating Lead
19 Years Experience

Senior cost and schedule professional with expertise in Class 1-5 estimating, risk-adjusted project economics, and scope development for life extension, turnaround, and debottlenecking projects. Experienced in working with global equipment vendors, EPC contractors, and operators to develop bankable cost estimates.

Class 5 to Class 1 Estimating
Project Schedule Development
Risk-Adjusted CAPEX Models
Vendor Engagement & Quotation
EuropeMiddle EastAfrica

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