While many Northern hemisphere oil markets are mature, there is still growth in emerging markets. Changes in product specifications, and the growing use of biofuel extenders, pose continuing challenges to the midstream oil industry. And, despite historically high prices, upstream companies still seek to improve the efficiency of production, though M&A, asset swaps, or re-engineering of core processes.
The petroleum value chain, from the wellhead to the end-user of oil products, is a core area of Kline’s expertise. Long known for its leading knowledge in Lubricants markets and related Specialty Products, Kline has grown its capabilities to include Upstream, as well as refining and mainstream products marketing and distribution in the Downstream and Fuels segment.
Kline consultants work across the globe on strategically-significant assignments in the petroleum sector, including portfolio reviews, refinery feasibility and rationalization studies, regulatory impact analyses, and competitive assessments of market positioning.
Selected examples of our experience in the key Petroleum industry value chain segments:
- Created a business plan and corporate vision for a large Asian-based engineering company manufacturing jack-up rigs.
- Advised the World Bank and a major oil company on the optimal marketing strategy for a significant new source of gas condensate.
- Advised a national oil company on new policies to engage local firms in E&P activities.
- Recommended strategy and processes for privatizing the refining and marketing assets of a national oil company.
- Performed a feasibility study for a proposed refinery upgrade in the Philippines.
- Developed a market entry strategy for an oil company introducing premium diesel fuel in North American and Europe.
- Determined R&D resources to drive new product development strategy for a leading lubricants manufacturer.
- Performed an investment analysis for a regional integrated refiner planning to build a base oil plant.
- Provided a national oil company with a market opportunity assessment for naphthenic base stocks and finished lubes, and recommended new crude oil production and marketing strategies.
- Analyzed global asphalt markets for a major heavy oil producer.
- Provided justification for a plant expansion for a petroleum wax manufacturer.
- Recommended market entry strategies and tactics for fuel markers, lubricity additives, and anti-knock and octane boosters.
- Conducted an M&A due-diligence program for a major global additives supplier.
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