This tender seeks a specialist consultant to conduct a comprehensive feedstock selection study for PetroSA, focusing on oil refining industry insights to support production forecasts and pricing strategies. Key requirements include access to crude assay databases and expertise in heavy condensates.
The Feedstock Selection Study aims to identify optimal feedstocks for PetroSA's refining operations, leveraging expert knowledge in the oil refining sector. The selected consultant will be responsible for analyzing potential feedstocks against specific technical criteria relevant to the Mossel Bay Refinery, ensuring that the recommendations align with both medium- and long-term production and pricing strategies. This includes calculating landed feedstock prices, assessing freight logistics, and providing independent pricing forecasts to support commercial evaluations.
The consultant must possess access to comprehensive crude assay databases, such as the Chevron Assay Library, and demonstrate familiarity with heavy condensates and ultra-light/light crudes expected to be available by 2032. The study will encompass the identification of viable feedstocks, their production profiles, and pricing forecasts until 2040, ensuring PetroSA can make informed decisions regarding the recommissioning of its liquids refinery. Deliverables include detailed reports, pricing breakdowns, and ongoing collaboration with PetroSA's technical team to align on findings and recommendations.
This tender is suitable for consulting firms with expertise in the oil refining industry, particularly those with access to crude assay databases and experience in feedstock analysis. Businesses specializing in petroleum economics, logistics, and market intelligence are encouraged to apply.