Refinery Project Planning Services

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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Have Questions?
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.