Case Study: Northern Europe Refinery Company saves EUR 10 million/year with KBC A Yokogawa Company

Northern Europe Refinery Saves EUR 10 Million/Year

Northern Europe Refinery Company wanted to protect its competitive edge after investing in FCC units, but it was concerned that the value of the technology would fade without stronger internal capability, better processes, and more effective use of simulation tools. KBC A Yokogawa Company was brought in to help the refinery go beyond software alone, with a focus on building employee knowledge and supporting digital twin development using Petro-SIM with FCC-SIM.

KBC A Yokogawa Company delivered a customized coaching and mentoring program that guided the refinery team from data connectivity and model design through training, calibration, and procedure updates. Working on the FCC unit and gas plant, the refinery built a digital twin that improved equipment performance monitoring and feedstock selection, and the operator identified EUR 10 million in annual savings. The more accurate FCC LP sub model helped optimize operations, and the solution was later scaled across other units to sustain ongoing value.