Industry expertise · Oil & Gas
Downstream
Extensive and relevant downstream operations experience, with a broad domain of knowledge across the downstream value chain.
The challenge
Uncertain product demand, decreasing refinery margins, and surplus refining capacity are negatively affecting global downstream businesses. In today’s market, the pressure is on downstream operations to meet the demands of customers with a low cost, fit for purpose business model that exercises capital efficiency and restraint, all while operating in a fiercely competitive environment with razor thin margins.
With the complexity of downstream operations this model can tax even the most successful organizations. This environment makes it difficult to meet the opportunities or challenges faced by companies that have limited resources. The Boxley Group has consultants with extensive and relevant experience in downstream operations that bring a broad domain of knowledge to critical projects and initiatives. We understand the value drivers and the many moving parts in the downstream value chain.
Recent engagement profiles
- Worked with the strategy management team of a super-major’s downstream organization to implement a new global trading and supply strategy, and to design and implement a new downstream annual planning and performance reporting process. Engaged trading groups, trading managers, and general managers to define requirements, validate assumptions, and implement process and supporting tools.
- Engaged by the downstream crude and products trading group of a super-major to resolve a critical cross-functional issue for a $350M trading system project. Interfaced with the risk, operations, settlement, and trading managers to resolve critical end-to-end system and process gaps. Worked with the vendor and solution architects to drive resolution and acceptance of the best options by impacted stakeholder groups.
Functional experience
We have helped our clients with innovative solutions in the following functional areas:
- Bulk and dry transportation via railcars, barges, and ships
- Petrochemical fuel (clean and dirty) manufacturing operations
- Aviation fuel manufacturing and distribution
- Crude and refined products supply and trading