Kelda Bratley, CEng, FIChemE

Principal Consultant

Kelda is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers with over 25 years of global experience spanning process engineering, process simulation and digital transformation in the oil & gas, LNG and energy transition sectors.

As the founder of Saguaro Process Consulting, Kelda works directly with clients to tackle complex engineering challenges. She has delivered technical solutions across all project phases and is known for applying first-principles thinking with practical, real-world insight.

Her career includes senior roles in a major energy company, where she served as a trusted advisor across complex capital projects and operations. Her contributions include authoring corporate engineering standards, leading a global model-based digital innovation initiative that delivered over $100 million per year in operational performance improvements, and providing technical subject matter expertise to hydrogen and CCUS projects.

Kelda is widely respected as a technically rigorous and delivery-focused consultant. She is known for simplifying complex problems, collaborating across disciplines and taking a hands-on approach to delivery. She brings systems thinking, resilience, and a collaborative mindset to every engagement - always focused on practical, data-driven solutions that create meaningful impact for clients.