Hydrocarbon Loss

Performance Improvement Solutions

We find solutions Hydrocarbon Loss NCM3
Why the increased focus on hydrocarbon loss? Because
to reducing your not paying attention to it could have a significant,
negative impact on your bottom line. A 0.1 wt %
hydrocarbon losses. reduction in loss translates to a US $1.5–2.0 million
loss for a 100,000 b/d refinery. In fact, the most
profitable refineries in the world report significantly
lower hydrocarbon losses than average. In today’s
market, managing hydrocarbon loss becomes
even more critical to an efficient, top-performing
operation. Solomon’s Hydrocarbon Loss Net Cash
Margin Measurement, Management, and Maximization
(NCM³®) performance improvement program is
designed to help you reduce these losses, typically
through no- or low-capital improvements.

Our approach to performance improvement involves

your personnel from the start. Your team’s input
combined with our knowledge of what a “good”
hydrocarbon loss management program looks like
provides a well-rounded view of how your program
should function. We work closely with your staff and
coach them on how to achieve the improvements that
will be sustained long after project completion.

Relief valves leaking to the flare, draining hydrocarbons

to the sewer, and ignoring inaccurate custody transfer
meters greatly impact the bottom line. Managing
the environmental impact and unnecessary waste
of hydrocarbon loss are key components in today’s
successful process plant operations.
Phase 1 – Performance Assessment
We start by using our in-depth benchmarking methodology—
Comparative Performance Analysis™ (CPA™)—to compare your
facility’s actual hydrocarbon losses with industry peers to see
how you measure up and determine the potential benefit.
Then, we compare your hydrocarbon management practices
to industry best practices to identify the specific strengths
and weaknesses of your existing program:
Phase 3 – Implementation
We assist your in-house Best Practices
Teams, assembled during Phase 2, with
setting objectives, removing roadblocks,
and implementing change to accelerate and
maximize the realization of financial benefits.
In addition, this support helps build a culture to
sustain the results for years to come.

Hydrocarbon Loss Management

Real Losses The Result

Crude and Feedstock Measurement Through Solomon’s Hydrocarbon Loss NCM3

program, your company will realize an
Product Measurement increase in net cash margin through better
hydrocarbon loss management practices. In
Fuel Measurement
addition, your in-house team will be equipped
Hydrocarbon Accounting with the knowledge and focus to sustain the
improvements for the long term.
Laboratory Practices Related
to Hydrocarbon Loss
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At the end of the performance assessment, we help you identify Total Refining
“Quick-Hit” opportunities—initiatives that typically can be 1.4 Loss excluding
implemented within 90 days with zero capital investment. CO2 from H2 Plants
1.2

Hydrocarbon Loss, wt %
Phase 2 – Identify Opportunities and Prioritize Recommendations 1.0 Bottom 25%
Solomon develops a list of no- or low-capital recommendations.
Working with your personnel, we prioritize improvement 0.8
initiatives based on estimated benefits and costs associated
with the recommendations. This collaborative effort helps your 0.6 Refinery Study
employees fully understand the need for improvement, take Average
ownership of the project to ensure a successful implementation, 0.4
and develop the Action Plan for Phase 3.
0.2 Top 25%

0.0
Research shows that closing your weight loss gap by 0.1 wt % is
worth US $2M/yr per 100k b/d input at US $60/bbl crude price.
About Solomon Associates Having provided benchmarking and performance improvement consulting services
since 1980, Solomon has become “the” Performance Improvement Company for the
energy industry. We help clients realize the full technical and financial potential of
their existing assets and new capital projects.

As an experienced company that values confidentiality and long-term relationships,

we strive to develop and hone the most creative and effective strategies to
maximize client performance through our Comparative Performance Analysis™
(CPA™) studies and consulting services. Our team of experts has on average 25 years
of industry expertise in numerous fields. At Solomon, our goal is to become your
trusted advisor and improve each operation we analyze.

Today, companies in more than 70 countries rely on our benchmarking, performance

improvement programs, and unique methodologies to keep their businesses
competitive.

Contact
John P. Havener
Service Line Manager
Phone: +1.972.739.1741
Fax: +1.972.726.9999
Email: John.Havener@SolomonOnline.com

Russell F. Brown
Vice President Consulting Services
Phone: +1.972.739.1808
Fax: +1.972.726.9999
Email: Russell.Brown@SolomonOnline.com

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