Wayne Monnery holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary, Canada. With over 30 years of industry experience, Dr. Monnery specializes in gas processing—including pipeline hydraulics, separation, dehydration, treating, sulfur recovery, and refrigeration processes. He also has expertise in crude oil dehydration, stabilization, and micro-refining topping plants.
Dr. Monnery has published numerous papers in academic and industry journals and is widely recognized for his expertise in thermodynamics and the physical and transport properties of fluids. Through his company, Chem-Pet Process Tech Ltd, he has consulted for several EPC and operating companies. Since January 2023, he has continued this work in a freelance capacity as a Process Engineering Consultant, offering clients tailored solutions for complex processing challenges.
His recent work includes involvement in lithium-from-brine extraction, waste biomass and used motor oil pyrolysis, re-refining processes, geothermal, and plastic pyrolysis projects. He is also currently engaged in a large SAGD carbon capture project, supporting clients in determining optimal processing strategies. Additionally, Dr. Monnery has extensive experience in CO₂ dehydration, CO₂ flood gas treating, and acid gas injection systems.
