Independent Consulting Firm
We work for a better future
VGM Partners is a specialized consulting firm delivering expert services in oil and gas engineering, waste management, and sustainable development across the Americas, Africa, and beyond.
About Us
Profile
VGM Partners is a premier consulting and engineering advisory firm delivering high-impact solutions across North America and globally. We have established a formidable reputation for guiding complex capital projects from initial feasibility and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) advisory through to full-lifecycle project execution and asset optimization.
Our core focus is driving operational excellence, mitigating risk, and maximizing ROI for the Oil and Gas sector, energy transition initiatives, and allied heavy industries.
Trusted by multinational energy corporations, top-tier industrial firms, and leading global financial institutions, we have successfully executed critical infrastructure and energy projects across the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Vision and Values
At VGM Partners, we are committed to delivering value through strategic expertise, sustainable practices, and local economic development. Our values guide everything we do.
Capital Efficiency
Our primary approach is to deliver services that maximize capital efficiency and guarantee the highest return on investment (ROI) for our clients' expenditures.
Sustainable Operations (ESG)
We are deeply committed to sustainable industrial development. We help our clients navigate stringent environmental regulations and achieve their decarbonization and ESG goals without compromising profitability.
Stakeholder Impact & Local Content
We focus on sustainable economic impact. We possess a clear understanding of Local Content Requirements (LCR), community stakeholder engagement, and local workforce capacity building.
Expertise
Our Areas of Specialization
Our expertise covers six main areas, with particular specialization in oil and gas engineering and waste management consulting.
Onshore & Offshore Oil and Gas Engineering
Comprehensive consulting services for upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operations. We provide engineering design, feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, project management, and regulatory compliance for both onshore and offshore facilities across North America and Africa.
Waste Management & Environmental Services
Integrated waste management solutions including waste-to-energy feasibility, landfill engineering, hazardous waste management, water treatment plant design, and environmental remediation. We combine sound development of business environment with sustainable environmental practices.
Sector and Area Development Strategies
Complex interconnecting strategies combining sound development of business environment, water and waste management, municipal transport, urban environment, and inter-community links aiming to bring together increasing income generation along with fighting poverty and ensuring sustainable environmental development.
Institutional Strengthening & Capacity Building
Expertise concentrated on assuring sustainability and continuity of institutional reforms, bringing on the ground best practices from developed and developing world. Our focus includes industry-driving institutions and development of institutions assuring best contracting practices.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Neutral, third-party assessment of project implementation using performance monitoring indicators, logical framework, rapid appraisal methods, formal surveys, cost-benefit analysis, and participatory methods. We consider relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability.
Increasing Public Administration Effectiveness
Process management optimization for public administration, utilizing balanced scorecards for intra- and intergovernmental projects. We develop measurement techniques for assessment of effectiveness and efficiency of public spending and public financial management optimization.
Sectors & Projects
Our Sectors of Specialization
Specialization in several areas helps us to cover a wide range of sectors. We have the capacity to deliver excellent results in all sectors provided below.
Oil and Gas Engineering
VGM Partners has extensive expertise in providing onshore and offshore oil and gas engineering and consulting services across North America and Africa, delivering comprehensive solutions from feasibility studies through to project completion.
Selected Projects
Technical Advisory for the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Production Platform Upgrade
Client: Major IOC (International Oil Company)
Offshore Decommissioning Planning and Environmental Impact Assessment, Newfoundland
Client: Canadian E&P Operator
Onshore Oil Field Development Feasibility Study, Niger Delta Region
Client: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) / Joint Venture Partner
Pipeline Integrity Management Program for West Africa Gas Pipeline
Client: West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo)
Permian Basin Produced Water Management and Recycling Study
Client: Independent E&P Operator
LNG Export Terminal Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Review, British Columbia
Client: LNG Canada Consortium Partner
Waste Management & Environment
VGM Partners provides comprehensive waste management and environmental consulting services, combining engineering expertise with sustainable development practices to deliver effective solutions for municipalities, governments, and private sector clients.
Selected Projects
Municipal Solid Waste Management Master Plan for Houston Metropolitan Area
Client: City of Houston / Harris County
Industrial Waste Treatment Facility Design, Alberta Oil Sands Region
Client: Major Oil Sands Operator
Hazardous Waste Remediation and Environmental Cleanup, Lagos Industrial Zone
Client: Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria / World Bank
Waste-to-Energy Feasibility Study for Accra Metropolitan Region
Client: Government of Ghana / African Development Bank
Preparation of Preliminary Design for Waste Water Treatment Plant, Berane Municipality
Client: European Commission
Improvement of Mtkvari River Water Management, Tbilisi Area
Client: UNDP / Government of Georgia
Agriculture & Rural Development
VGM Partners has extensive participation in agricultural and rural development through evaluation, technical assistance, and strategic planning for food security and sustainable farming practices.
Selected Projects
Mid-term Evaluation of Kenya Arid and Semiarid Lands Research Program (KASAL)
Client: Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI)
Mid Term Evaluation: Food Safety Capacity Building on Residue Control Project
Client: European Commission / SADC
Evaluation of Agricultural Diversification and Banana Commercialization in Saint Lucia
Client: European Commission
Sustainable Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Farming Advisory, Senegal
Client: World Bank / Government of Senegal
Transport & Infrastructure
VGM Partners provides technical assistance to improve transport sector performance and infrastructure development, making sustainable contributions to economic development and poverty reduction in transition economies.
Selected Projects
Transport Sector Strategy Development for Armenia
Client: Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia
Aviation Sector Study in Kenya and Somalia
Client: DG DEVCO / European Commission
Strategic Urban Assessment for Central and West Asia
Client: Asian Development Bank
Economic Growth & Social Development
Our broad expertise in economic development and poverty reduction in developing countries encompasses programme evaluation, institutional reform, financial sector development, and social protection system strengthening.
Selected Projects
Final Evaluation of Sudan Post-Conflict Community Based Recovery and Rehabilitation Programme
Client: European Commission
Mid-Term and Ex-Post Evaluation of VGDUP Programme in Bangladesh
Client: European Union
Final Evaluation of STABEX Programme in Burundi
Client: European Commission
Private Sector Development
VGM Partners has a strong track record in private sector development, from supporting start-up entrepreneurs and SME policy to financial sector assessment, corporate governance, and investment promotion.
Selected Projects
UNDP and SME DNC 'Successful Start-Up' Project, Armenia
Client: UNDP / SME Development National Center
Preparation of Access to Finance of Armenian SMEs Policy Paper
Client: USAID / Ministry of Trade and Economic Development
Oil and Gas Supply Chain Development Advisory, Alberta and Saskatchewan
Client: Western Canadian Energy Alliance
Partnership
Building Strong Partnerships
VGM Partners has extensive and successful experience in partnering with leading consulting firms in our areas of expertise. We contribute to the implementation of projects with our excellent network.
Consortia Formation
We have capacity to add value through forming short and long term consortia for different goals, contributing our expert network and regional contacts.
Networking Organization
Being a networking organization in nature, we bring together best-in-class professionals to deliver integrated solutions for complex challenges.
Regional Contacts
Extensive contacts in more than 30 countries enabling rapid mobilization and local expertise across Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Proven Teams
Teams with delivered proven results backed by experienced project managers ensuring smooth and timely implementation of every engagement.