Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC Speakers:
Adam Piegols & Joseph Hurd, Marathon Petroleum Company - Canton Refinery
Drew Graham & Tyson Bagley, Phillips 66 - San Francisco Refinery
The federal government is considering levying a range of tariffs on products imported into the United States, potentially including a 25% blanket tariff on all items imported from our North American neighbors, Canada and Mexico. If such tariffs were to include crude oil and refined products, the consequences could be significant.
About 60% of the crude oil that runs through U.S. refineries is extracted right here at home. However, our refineries run on many different types of crude oil, some of which we don’t produce here or can’t economically transport. In those cases, we use imports.
There are hundreds of varieties of crude oil around the world. Different types of oil require different refining processes to make the fuels we need in the quantities we need. Many American refineries need heavier crudes than what is largely produced in the United States.
This presentation will focus on the key performance indicators (KPIs) essential for optimizing delayed coker unit operations. It will examine the influence of feed properties on coke quality and heater fouling, while highlighting strategies to improve heater performance and maximize coke drum capacity utilization. Particular emphasis will be placed on minimizing coke drum outages and optimizing cycle time management to enhance unit throughput and reliability. The discussion will also address fractionator and gas plant performance, with a focus on maximizing liquid recovery, as well as evaluating blowdown system. Collectively, these KPIs provide a comprehensive framework for driving operational excellence and improving overall coker profitability.
Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
Moderator: Larry Webb, Flint Hills Resources, LLC Speakers:
Nick Martin & Barret Von Behren, Marathon Petroleum Company - Robinson Refinery
Ben Way & Kacey Lopez, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
Moderator: Shanahan Mondal, Cheniere Energy Speakers:
Andrew Laszewsk, Cenovus Energy - Superior Refinery
Layne Boudreaux, Gabe LaLande, Todd Conner & Lowell Nance, Cheniere Energy - Sabine Pass Liquefaction
David Ybarra, Sascha Schieke & Bart Aupperle, Flint Hills Resources - Corpus Christi Complex
Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
Moderator: Tommy Sessum, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Speakers:
Justin Newton & Audra Higgins, Phillips 66 - Sweeny Refinery
David Coleman & Jerry Rodriguez, Valero Energy Corporation - McKee Refinery
Woodrow Henderson, Valero Energy Corporation - Three Rivers Refinery
