Case Study: a large multi-national refining operation company improves efficiency with KBC A Yokogawa Company Petro-SIM

Diverse Portfolio of Refineries Increase Efficiency

KBC A Yokogawa Company worked with a large multi-national refining operation that managed a diverse portfolio of refineries with different process models, user skill levels, and a mix of in-house and third-party applications. The customer wanted to standardize its refining simulation approach, improve efficiency, and create a common operating model for process monitoring, troubleshooting, project development, what-if analysis, and commercial tool assurance, while preserving the value of its existing modeling efforts.

KBC A Yokogawa Company implemented the Petro-SIM simulation platform and rolled it out in phases across the refineries, with a central team and refinery teams defined to manage modeling, data quality, adoption, and support. After detailed evaluation and acceptance of each model, the company established a single common simulation model and comprehensive database for collaborative use. The result was improved efficiency and capabilities across all refineries, sustained modeling benefits, smoother implementation, and a shift in the model resource team’s focus toward creating additional value.