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Having combined engineering and business backgrounds, our consultants can take the technical and commercial issues of a given refinery or asset to accurate cash flow understanding. We excel at economic modeling of refineries and logistical systems, analyzing markets, developing price forecasts, estimating capital costs, and assessing feasibility of projects. Refinery Configuration Study NEXIDEA consultants developed the refinery configuration for a major upgrade to a South American refinery analyzing the capital costs, incremental revenues, and operating costs. Restart of Idled Refinery NEXIDEA consultants analyzed the economic and technical feasibility of restarting a refinery in Sub Saharan Africa and developed a business plan to support commercial negotiations. Economic Model NEXIDEA has a rigorous, mass-based linear program (LP) refinery model that is easily modified to meet refiners’ specific configurations and product slates. Market Studies NEXIDEA has completed customized market studies analyzing the supply, demand and, pricing for crude oil and refined products. Examples of markets studied include:
Logistical Studies NEXIDEA consultants developed storage and logistical requirements for new and existing refineries assessing potential supply or off-take disruptions and refinery operating factors. Power Supply Study NEXIDEA consultants provided technical and economic assessment of the optimal power generation scheme for a major oil producer to expand crude production in South America. Commercialization of Technology NEXIDEA consultants evaluated the economic potential of a new desulfurization technology including development of conceptual designs, capital cost, and economic advantages as well as assessment of potential market demand. Grass Roots Refinery NEXIDEA consultants completed a feasibility study for a new grass roots refinery in Sub Saharan Africa which analyzed different configurations to meet product demand. Contract Negotiations NEXIDEA consultants have provided commercial advice and support to our clients in developing a wide range of agreements:
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