DOWNSTREAM OIL

Industry Trends

Refinery margins have been highly volatile over the last decade, with good years typically followed by poor ones. Recent performance has been strong particularly in the U.S., although—despite ongoing improvement in the structural supply/demand balance—the industry still faces key challenges. In particular, capital investment needs remain high to meet tighter product quality specifications, and margins remain inadequate to support major investment in new grassroots facilities. Fuel retailing margins have been less volatile, but vary significantly from country to country, depending on the local competitive dynamics.

Downstream Oil Services

Nexant’s consulting services combine industry knowledge with established strategy and financial tools, tailored for the business sector. Our Chem Systems professionals—now members of Nexant’s integrated petroleum and chemicals organization—have supported the petroleum and chemical sector in strategic and financial engagements for over 35 years.

We employ comprehensive tools, databases, and methodologies focusing on:

  • Ports and terminals
  • Refining
  • Storage and distribution
  • Terminals and depots
  • Fuels wholesaling and retailing


Downstream Oil Expertise

  • Strategic planning
  • Feasibility studies
  • Project development support
  • Project finance support
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Organizational restructuring
  • Privatization and M&A support
 

Services By Sector

Tools, Reports and Events

Contacts

Recent conference presentations

Asia Pacific Refining Technology
     
  Oil Refining & Petrochemicals in the Middle East
     
 
EMEA Catalyst Technology