Logistics Simulation by KBR

Recent Studies

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Louisiana, USA, 2015

The purpose of a Pre-FEED study was to evaluate the storage tanks, number of LNG vessels and loading facilities

required for normal LNG export operations. Additionally, a Freight Profile study for the EPC phase was developed to

estimate the utilization of the MOF and the number of berths needed to perform the delivery of construction material

in time for the construction of the plant.

Refinery, Angola, 2015

The capacities of a new marine terminal to receive and export Diesel and Gasoline products are evaluated for their

adequacy to carry on with the receiving and distribution of material and resources to estimate the amount of product

that the terminal can handle, import/export per day. The number of tanks and berth needed for receiving and

distributing product and their utilization was estimated.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, USA, 2015

As part of FEED of logistics studies, the capacity and layout of the marine facilities was evaluated for their adequacy

to accommodate a major conversion of LNG facility from receiving plant to a production facility. The entire marine

logistics chain was analyzed, including barges of different sizes, coastal vessels from various supply locations,

heavy-lift vessels and landing crafts. The study also evaluated the impact of adverse weather condition on the

capacity of the logistics chain.

Refinery Construction, Angola, 2014

The capacities of a new marine terminal to receive Crude Oil and a Material Offloading Facility to unload equipment

and bulk materials were evaluated for their adequacy to carry on with the receiving and distribution of material and

resources to construct a Refinery facility. The number of berths needed for construction operations and their

utilization were estimated throughout the projected schedule of the construction phase of the refinery.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Western Canada, 2013/2014

The purpose of the study was to establish the master development plan for a grassroots LNG plant. Multiple LNG

trains would be built over several phases. The study evaluated the storage tanks and loading facilities required for

each phase of the development and identified the most economical plan for the overall development.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Tanzania, 2013

A large scale LNG plant was considered for onshore and offshore. The optimum storage and loading design was

developed based on the expected LNG export market, shipping route, weather pattern and selected ship sizes.

Refinery, Crude and Product Shipping and Tankage, Saudi Arabia, 2012

The study was performed for one of the largest grassroots refineries in the Middle East. The refinery produces

gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, LPG and other products for export and local consumptions. A simulation model was

developed for various operating modes and feedstocks to determine the optimum size of crude, intermediate,

components and final product tanks. The study also calculated the number of marine berths required for export and

the number of blending stations required for the product slates.

LNG Expansion Marine Facility, West Australia, 2012

The capacity and layout of several marine facilities were evaluated for their adequacy to accommodate a major

expansion of LNG facility in the area. The entire marine logistics chain was analyzed, including barges of different

sizes, coastal vessels from various supply locations, heavy-lift vessels and landing crafts. The study also evaluated

the impact of adverse weather condition on the capacity of the logistics chain.

Offshore Production Facility, Gulf of Mexico, 2012

Shuttle tankers were proposed for a floating production facility. A simulation study was performed to determine the

optimum number and size of shuttle tankers for various production profiles. The model included effects of wave,

current and wind on loading operation and other weather events on the shipping and offloading.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Algeria, 2012

The study evaluated the storage capacity required for a grassroots LNG plant. The study also established the Master

Development for jetty and storage tanks based on the capacity expansion plan.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Canada, North America, 2012

The study evaluated the storage capacity required for LNG for a two-train LNG liquefaction plant. Different locations

for the facility were evaluated. Optimum storage capacity based on different metocean conditions was established.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Australia, 2011

The study evaluated the storage capacity required for LNG and condensate for a grassroots LNG liquefaction. Tidal

and wind restriction on tug movement were considered in the sizing of storage tanks.

LNG Liquefaction Facility, Canada, 2011

The study evaluated the storage capacity required for LNG for a single-train LNG liquefaction plant. Cost-benefit

analysis was performed to compare the option of one large tank with the option of two smaller tanks.

Solid handling, Brazil, 2010

Storage, load-out and transportation of solid products from an ammonia plant were evaluated to determine the road

network and solid handling equipment required to support the product shipment.

Crude and Product Shipping and Tankage, Angola, 2009

The study evaluated the storage capacity required for crude receipt, component, intermediate and product tankage

based on different crude sources and seasonal operations. The study also determined the number and capacity of

ships required to run the refinery and the optimal location of the crude tanks. During the course of the study, an

optimization study was performed to reduce the number of tanks required for the early phase of the project and

therefore minimize the initial capital investment.

Hydrocarbon Company Warehouse Operations, Logistics and Trucking, Egypt, 2008

KBR conducted a study about the logistics on trucking and remote warehouse operations. The complex included an

ammonium nitrate plant, a methanol plant, a two-train ammonia plant, and some other related plants, related utilities,

and offsite facilities including storage, pipelines and infrastructure at the site. The study considered several cases;

including the one when the requirements are based on peak operations at the remote warehouse, and it was found

that several logistics options satisfied the movements of the product.

Petrochemical Plant, Saudi Arabia, 2007

The study evaluated the number and size of storage tanks and marine berths required for feedstock, intermediate

components and products and the staging areas required for the transportation of feedstock and products.

Refinery Expansion, Saudi Arabia, 2007

The study evaluated the trucking operation for a refinery to determine the number of vehicles required for sulfur and

coke handlings and the configuration of the loading and offloading facilities to meet the freight requirement.

Refinery Expansion, Saudi Arabia, 2007

The study evaluated the throughput and on-stream factor from a refinery based on different combinations in the size

of feed, intermediate and component tanks, the availability of each processing unit, and the design capacity of each

unit.

Refinery Expansion, USA, 2006

The study evaluated the sulfur and coke transfer to railcars, and determined the number of railcars needed and the

size of the intermediate storage.

Crude Loading Study, Kazakhstan, 2004

The study simulates the crude transfer from tank to railcars to determine the storage requirements.