$6.5M
Annual margin gain through increased crude throughput
Improving Crude Throughput by 25% via Lean Process Optimization
Industry: Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Service: Manufacturing
Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation
Our Client
Major refinery experiencing crude processing constraints, largely due to light naptha accumulation
The Challenge
- Crude constraint caused by light naphtha accumulation due to export delays
- Unidentified root cause of bottleneck limiting crude and naphtha throughput
- Limited process visibility and inconsistent data collection
- Lack of standardization — no clear SOPs or defined role expectations
- Inefficient loading operations with bottlenecks and unbalanced workflows
Real Results Achieved Together
Naphtha export delays created a bottleneck limiting crude throughput. Through lean process optimization, EFESO partnered with the refinery to enhance barge logistics and throughput in 3 days, eliminating the constraint and unlocking significant operational and financial gains.
25%
Reduction in barge load time, cutting wait and transport delays
20%
Fewer process steps for simplified, more efficient operations
Transformation Impact
- Streamlined operations by removing process steps for higher efficiency.
- Reduced Naphtha export delays created a bottleneck limiting crude throughput.
- Increased visibility and standardization across the barge loading process.
Our Approach
- Conducted rapid diagnostic to identify root cause of naphtha bottleneck
- Implemented lean optimization principles to streamline barge loading process
- Established standardized operating procedures and clear role definitions
- Enhanced process visibility through improved data collection and monitoring
- Balanced workflows and eliminated operational bottlenecks
- Delivered measurable results within 3 days through focused intervention
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