Asia Pacific Refinery Decreases Energy Costs by 1.5%

Visual MESA® Energy Real Time Optimiser provides quick win solutions.

The Challenge

An Asia Pacific refinery was looking to increase its margins. The plan was to take a two-pronged approach. One program would focus on refinery optimisation. The other program would focus on energy optimisation.

Solution

By using Petro-SIM® simulation software and Visual MESA Energy Real Time Optimiser, KBC determined the estimated benefits for each proposed project. They then narrowed down the profit improvement options to four opportunities that promised quick wins.

The Results

The project reduced refining costs due to real time optimisation provided by Visual MESA Energy Real Time Optimiser. The result was the operator reducing energy costs by 1.5 %. After developing the RASCI matrix, the operator saved an additional 0.3%.