Refinery Project Planning Services
End-to-End Strategic Planning for Oil & Gas Infrastructure
Delivering a successful refinery project requires more than engineering excellence—it demands precise planning, risk foresight, and integrated execution strategies. Our planning services are designed to guide oil & gas operators, EPC contractors, and investors from concept through commissioning with confidence, efficiency, and control.
Our Core Planning Capabilities:
Feasibility & Concept Development
- Comprehensive technical and economic feasibility studies
- Refinery configuration analysis (hydroskimming, conversion, integrated complexes)
- Feedstock and product slate optimization
- Market demand forecasting and margin analysis
- CAPEX/OPEX estimation with sensitivity modeling
- Site selection and infrastructure assessment
Front-End Planning (Pre-FEED & FEED Support):
- Scope definition and project framing
- Development of project execution strategies (PES)
- Work breakdown structure (WBS) creation
- Early-stage schedule development (Level 1 & 2)
- Risk identification workshops (HAZID, risk registers)
- Stakeholder alignment and decision gate preparation
Integrated Project Scheduling
- Development of detailed project schedules (Level 3 & 4)
- Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis
- Resource-loaded scheduling and productivity benchmarking
- Turnaround and shutdown integration planning
- Interface management across EPC packages
- Schedule optimization and recovery planning
Cost Planning & Control:
- Class I–V cost estimating aligned with project maturity
- Budget development and cost breakdown structures (CBS)
- Cash flow forecasting and funding profiles
- Cost risk analysis and contingency planning
- Earned Value Management (EVM) framework setup
- Ongoing cost tracking and variance analysis
Risk & Uncertainty Management:
- Quantitative risk analysis (Monte Carlo simulations)
- Identification of schedule and cost uncertainties
- Mitigation strategy development
- Regulatory and environmental risk assessment
- Supply chain and geopolitical risk evaluation
- Continuous risk monitoring and reporting systems
Procurement & Contract Planning:
- Procurement strategy development (global vs local sourcing)
- Long-lead item identification and tracking
- Contracting models (EPC, EPCM, modularization strategies)
- Vendor prequalification and bid evaluation planning
- Logistics and materials management planning
- Expediting and delivery schedule alignment
Construction Planning & Readiness:
- Construction sequencing and work packaging
- Modularization and prefabrication planning
- Site logistics and workforce planning
- Construction schedule integration with engineering deliverables
- HSE planning and compliance alignment
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning planning support
Digital Planning & Project Controls:
- Implementation of advanced planning tools (Primavera P6, digital twins)
- Data integration across engineering, procurement, and construction
- Real-time dashboard reporting and KPIs
- Predictive analytics for schedule and cost performance
- Document control and workflow automation
- BIM integration for refinery infrastructure planning
Why Choose OGR Planning Services:
- Industry-Specific Expertise: Deep experience across upstream, midstream, and downstream projects
- Integrated Approach: Seamless coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction planning
- Data-Driven Decisions: Advanced analytics and modeling for accurate forecasting
- Risk-Resilient Strategies: Proactive identification and mitigation of project uncertainties
- Global Delivery Capability: Supporting projects across diverse regulatory and geographic environments
Project Outcomes You Can Expect With Us:
- Reduced project delays and cost overruns
- Improved capital efficiency and ROI
- Enhanced visibility into project performance
- Stronger stakeholder confidence and alignment
- Optimized refinery design and operational readiness
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Our team of refinery specialists is ready to support your project at any stage—from early concept to full-scale operations.
Contact us today to discuss your refinery project requirements.