Together, our Leadership Advisory Board and Global Resource Pool have been personally involved in steering major studies and capital projects across the refining and petrochemical industry, drawing on direct leadership experience at some of the world's largest energy companies.
The figures below reflect our team's collective career experience prior to and independent of PETRONOVA CONSULTING LLP, which is a newly formed advisory practice. They are not presented as PETRONOVA client engagements, and specific client names are withheld pending confirmation and approval of each reference.
Sixteen service lines, radiating from a single, senior-led practice — each backed by real, repeated delivery experience across our leadership's careers.
16 Service LinesPayback periods and GRM (gross refining margin) impacts are typical ranges observed across comparable studies. Figures are illustrative and will be refined for your specific asset during scoping.
| Solution | Typical Reference Case | Likely Benefit Range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Planning, Configuration Studies | Large / moderate / small Capex projects | Payback 2–6 yrs; IRR 12–15%; GRM 0.5–2 $/bbl | Residue upgrade, cracker complex, debottlenecking/revamp, integration or new facility |
| Margin Improvement | 10 MMTPA, 210 KBPSD integrated complex refinery | Payback 0.5–2 yrs; US$15–60M; GRM 20–80 cts/bbl | Phased capture: first 20 cts no capex; next 20 cts low capex (<1 yr payback); next 20 cts low–moderate capex (1–2 yrs); last 20–30 cts moderate–higher capex (simple payback 1–3 yrs) |
| Process Technology & Licensor Selection | Large conversion / residue-upgrade / ECC complex units | Capex/Opex reduced 5–10%; risk mitigation | Best-fit technology on yield, selectivity, energy/GHG, flexibility & commercial readiness |
| Basic Design Basis Review | BDP / BDEP / BEDQ / BEDD review | 5–10% Capex reduction; similar Opex reduction | Competitive scoping, sparing philosophy, PMS applied |
| Revamp & Debottlenecking Studies | BDP / BDEP / BEDQ / BEDD review | 10–15% Capex reduction; similar Opex reduction | Low-cost revamp paths identified via competitive scoping |
| Energy Efficiency Improvement | 10 MMTPA, 210 KBPSD integrated complex refinery | Payback 2–6 yrs; US$7.5–22.5M; GRM 10–30 cts/bbl | Utilities & energy efficiency, pinch studies, GHG reduction |
| Oil Loss Study | 10 MMTPA, 210 KBPSD integrated complex refinery | Payback 0.5–1 yr; US$4–9M; GRM 5–10 cts/bbl | Structured MIS, unaccounted-loss reduction to top-quartile benchmark |
| Business Planning & LP Model | 10 MMTPA, 210 KBPSD integrated complex refinery | Payback 0.5–1 yr; US$15–30M; GRM 20–40 cts/bbl | Largely capex-free; LP model accuracy improved 50–75% from current levels, sharpening business decisions |
| Troubleshooting & Operations Performance (TOPi) | Furnace, product-quality, corrosion & fouling issues | Payback 0.5–1 yr; US$4–15M; GRM 5–20 cts/bbl | Addresses hot spots, high skin temperatures, reactor excursions, catalyst life |
| P&ID Review, Safety Studies & Audit | HAZID / HAZAN / HAZOP / PSSR / SIL | People & asset safety — always pays | Avoids loss to people, assets, production and integrity |
| Digital Transformation (Real-Time Refinery Optimisation) | IT–OT / RTO through Level-3 real-time optimisation | Payback 0.5–2 yrs; US$15–60M; GRM 20–80 cts/bbl | Margin, reliability & energy efficiency gains; lower maintenance risk |
| Project Front-End Development Management | Projects from US$150M to US$5B | 5–10% Capex reduction; similar Opex reduction | Competitively scoped, risk-managed, flexible delivery |
| Value Stage Gate Assurance Review (VAR) | Project selection / go – no-go decisions | Critical evaluation of economics & project premises | Improves project readiness across strategy, capex, technology, risk & schedule |
| Integrity & Reliability Assessment | Plant reliability & integrity improvement | Payback 0.5–1 yr; US$4–15M; GRM 5–20 cts/bbl; 5–20% reliability gain | Avoids production loss, improves utilisation, reduces maintenance cost |
| Technical Services Agreement (TSA) | Troubleshooting, technical support & unit monitoring | Improved operating reliability & availability; higher production | Typically 0–40 hrs support even across varying feedstocks / conditions |
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Fresh thinking and modern tools applied to every engagement, not off-the-shelf solutions.
Delivery measured against industry benchmarks, targeting top-quartile performance.
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Our collective past experience: the careers of our Leadership Advisory Board and of our Global Resource Pool include direct association with the organisations below.
These names reflect our Leadership Advisory Board and Global Resource Pool's prior career experience and professional familiarity, not confirmed PETRONOVA CONSULTING LLP client contracts, vendor endorsements, or active partnership agreements. PETRONOVA is a newly formed, independent advisory practice; formal MoUs and collaboration agreements are pursued separately and will be announced once signed. PETRONOVA remains independent of every organisation shown, with no conflict of interest in the advice it gives.
Experience & track-record disclaimer. Project numbers, regions and examples describe the combined prior careers of our Leadership Advisory Board and Global Resource Pool members, in roles held before and independently of PETRONOVA CONSULTING LLP. They are not claims of PETRONOVA contracts unless expressly stated. Company names are trademarks of their respective owners, are used only to describe professional experience, and imply no endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation. Benefit ranges are illustrative, not guarantees. See our Legal Disclaimers, NDA & Confidentiality.