Technical Inspections and Surveys
Whitecastle Engineering provides independent, high-quality technical inspections and underwriting surveys to support insurance underwriting decisions, asset integrity assessments, and portfolio risk evaluations across the power generation, renewable, oil & gas and industrial sectors.
We bring a deep technical understanding of power and energy systems—backed by hands-on site experience and multidisciplinary expertise—to deliver comprehensive site-specific reports tailored to insurer, broker, and client needs. Our inspections focus on the identification of critical risk features, quantification of potential loss scenarios, evaluation of operational and safety standards, and verification of maintenance, protection, and reliability practices.
Risk Engineering & Assessment
Whitecastle Engineering delivers independent risk engineering services that support insurance underwriting, operational decision-making, and asset management across high-hazard sectors. Our approach combines deep technical knowledge with industry-specific risk expertise to identify critical exposures, evaluate protection measures, and provide actionable recommendations that align with insurance standards and engineering best practices.
We conduct comprehensive site risk assessments, equipment reviews, and process evaluations to quantify physical risks and assess loss prevention strategies. Our services extend across new builds, operating facilities, providing insights into fire and explosion hazards, mechanical integrity, business interruption risks and human factors.
Whether supporting insurers with risk quality grading or helping operators strengthen their safety and reliability frameworks, our risk engineering offering is built on a clear understanding of real-world asset performance and failure modes. We also work closely with legal teams to provide independent expert input for claims assessment and dispute resolution.
Forensic Engineering
Whitecastle Engineering provides independent forensic engineering services to support insurance investigations, legal proceedings, and root cause analysis following incidents or failures in power, industrial, and energy infrastructure. Our team applies deep technical expertise and industry knowledge to investigate mechanical, structural, electrical, and process-related failures, delivering unbiased, evidence-based findings.
Whether the assignment involves a turbine failure, fire damage, performance degradation, or asset collapse, we conduct thorough site inspections, document assessments, and engineering analysis to reconstruct events and identify contributing factors. Our reports are structured to meet the evidentiary standards required in insurance claims, arbitration, and litigation, and are supported by expert witness testimony when needed.
Whitecastle’s forensic services help stakeholders distinguish between design flaws, operational errors, maintenance lapses, or force majeure events—providing clarity on liability, subrogation, and risk exposure.
Expert Advisory & Arbitration
Whitecastle Engineering provides expert advisory and arbitration support to insurers, legal teams, operators, and investors navigating disputes in the energy, power, and industrial sectors. Our consultants offer objective, evidence-based analysis grounded in decades of engineering practice, regulatory insight, and operational knowledge across complex assets and technologies.
We support pre-dispute strategy, formal arbitration proceedings, and litigation by delivering independent technical opinions, rebuttals, and detailed assessments that withstand legal scrutiny. Whether acting as appointed experts or providing behind-the-scenes support, our goal is to clarify complex technical matters, quantify losses or underperformance, and resolve issues efficiently.
Energy Transition & Decarbonisation
The transition to low-carbon energy systems introduces complex risk landscapes for insurers, operators, and asset stakeholders. Whitecastle Engineering offers independent technical assessments that address the unique challenges of emerging technologies, hybrid systems, and decarbonisation pathways. Our services focus on evaluating risk quality, operational uncertainty, and insurability throughout the energy transition lifecycle.
We provide risk analyses for assets integrating renewable generation, storage, hydrogen, carbon capture, and electrification technologies—considering design maturity, supply chain variability, performance degradation, and regulatory shifts. Our approach blends engineering fundamentals with insurance and financial perspectives, enabling clients to quantify exposures, identify critical failure modes, and align underwriting and investment decisions with evolving energy goals.
With deep expertise in power systems, industrial processes, and risk engineering, Whitecastle helps clients quantify uncertainties, address integration challenges, and build robust portfolios that support both sustainability and operational excellence.
Asset Integrity Management
Whitecastle Engineering provides independent Asset Integrity Management (AIM) services to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of critical infrastructure across the energy and industrial landscape. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering expertise with data-driven diagnostics and risk-based methodologies to assess, maintain, and optimise asset performance throughout its lifecycle.
We support insurers with evidence-based assessments that enhance underwriting confidence and reduce uncertainty in exposure models. For operators, we deliver actionable insights into degradation mechanisms, fitness-for-service, and compliance with design and operational standards.
By aligning technical integrity with operational and regulatory requirements, we help clients minimise risk, avoid unplanned outages, and support insurance claims with defensible technical justifications—preserving both asset value and operational continuity.
Maintenance strategies and Reliability
Whitecastle Engineering develops and implements tailored reliability and maintenance strategies that enhance asset availability, reduce unplanned outages, and support long-term operational resilience. Drawing on multidisciplinary engineering expertise and deep sectoral knowledge, we help insurers and operators establish programs aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 55000, RCM, FMEA) while addressing the specific risk profiles of power generation, oil & gas, and critical industrial infrastructure.
Our services span lifecycle planning, failure mode analysis, spare parts optimization, and predictive maintenance integration—delivering tangible improvements in OPEX and risk exposure. We also support insurers and legal stakeholders by independently validating the robustness of maintenance regimes during underwriting reviews, post-loss analyses, or technical disputes. Whether supporting greenfield projects or mature assets, Whitecastle provides evidence-based, audit-ready strategies that link engineering performance to financial and risk outcomes.
Digital Solutions
We deliver digital solutions that bridge technical engineering insight with advanced data analytics to support insurers, operators, and legal teams in the energy, renewables, and industrial sectors.
We design and implement bespoke tools— digital twins and real-time performance dashboards—that improve asset visibility, support underwriting analysis, and enhance operational decision-making. Our digital services enable clients to quantify exposures, assess risk quality, monitor asset integrity, and conduct predictive maintenance planning.
By aligning digital innovation with insurance and regulatory frameworks, we help stakeholders reduce uncertainty, streamline inspections and claims, and strengthen the defensibility of technical findings.
Project Management
Whitecastle Engineering delivers expert Project Risk Management services that safeguard capital-intensive developments across the power, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. We support clients throughout the project lifecycle—from concept design to commissioning—by identifying, quantifying, and mitigating technical, operational, and commercial risks.
Our team provides independent risk reviews, schedule and cost risk assessments, and technical due diligence to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and insurance requirements.
We integrate proven methodologies such as HAZID, HAZOP, and What-If analysis with scenario modelling to evaluate exposure and resilience. By working closely with owners, EPCs, and underwriters, we help reduce uncertainty, improve project governance, and strengthen insurability from day one.
Whether supporting lenders on project finance or assisting insurers in understanding risk quality at construction sites, our services deliver assurance and transparency for successful project outcomes.
