A critical energy asset is deemed to be of national security interest because if affects the operating and economic condition of any country. In otherwords, the disruption of operations could adversely affect impact on other critical assets of this nature).

Critical assets can be power and oil & gas facilities that have large capacity, serve a critical business, may have a long response time, no alternate source, could effect the economy, disrupt business, and or result in loss of life.

In order to properly perform safety, security, and threats assessment(s) of national energy industry, there must be clear and stable definitions of what constitutes a "critical" asset and there must be an economical method to track these assets and develop response options.

ERG serves the energy industry as well as other industrial and commercial facilities through its consulting & contracting services in safety/security/threats:

• Defining safety, security, threats requirements
• Risk analysis, management and mitigation strategy
• Incorporating safety, security, threats into design basis
• Developing automation process for monitoring safety, security and threats
• Utilization of cyber-security to enhance effectiveness
• Development of central monitoring facilities on 24/7 basis
• Rapid response strategy, plan and implementation

ERG provides a broad range of support services for the environmental industry:

• Design and engineering services
• Risk analysis modeling & mitigation plan
• Regulatory and policy framework
• IT enabled & cyber security services
• Facilities operations

ERG assists government agencies, project owners & operators, insurance companies, equipment suppliers, and policy makers with its consulting/contracting. ERG can be a prime contractor or a sub-contractor in a seamless manner depending on the Client's specific requirements.