Abstract:
Refinery plays a very important role for the economics and development of country. Supply
chain of refinery is different from that of other companies because of regulated prices. Supply
chain of refinery comprise of purchase of crude oil, processing of crude oil and supply of
petroleum products to oil marketing companies.
Planning for the purchase of crude oil is being done annually. Economics and scheduling section
determine demand forecasting and perform liaison with government agencies for the purchase of
crude oil through international crude suppliers companies. Transportation of crude oil takes place
through vessels. LP model is used for the evaluation of crude oil.
Country petroleum product demand is projected to OCAC (oil company advisory committee) by
the oil marketing companies on monthly basis. Customer’s complaints are reviewed at OCAC
level and also in product review meeting and corrective action is being taken. Commercial and
supply issues are resolved by liaison with government and regulatory bodies. Product
specifications are determined by PSI standards. Product supply schedules and pumping of
product to OMC(s) is performed as per demand.
