The Global Construction Newsletter
The following table indicates a range of EPC Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Costs (OPEX) per barrel of production for various international refineries.
| # | Description | $ Low Cost per barrel | $ High Cost per barrel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPEX Costs for various greenfield & add on refineries | |||
| 1 | S. E. Asia 125,000 b/d hydrocracker including ISBL & OSBL | 22700 | 26700 |
| 2 | West Africa 225,000 b/d Greenfield ISBL / OSBL Refinery | 18500 | 19700 |
| 3 | Middle East 250,000 b/d ISBL / OSBL Greenfield Refinery | 24100 | 26800 |
| 4 | USA – Gulf Coast Gasoline / Diesel ISBL / OSBL 60,000 b/d Refinery | 12700 | 15300 |
| 5 | Middle East 300,000 b/d ISBL / OSBL Greenfield Refinery | 22600 | 26900 |
| 6 | USA – Gulf Coast Refinery ISBL / OSBL 50,000 b/d Refinery Add on to existing facility | 13200 | 22200 |
| OPEX Costs per Year for a 50,000 b/d refinery | |||
| 7 | Management (7 to 10 Staff) | 800000 | 1300000 |
| 8 | Operators (30 to 60 hourly) | 2100000 | 2700000 |
| 9 | Maintenance / Repairs | 1300000 | 2000000 |
| 10 | Catalysts / Chemicals | 1000000 | 1400000 |
| 11 | Other Costs (Utilities / Insurance / Office / Guards / Misc.) | 700000 | 1500000 |
| Total OPEX Costs per Year | 5900000 | 8900000 | |
| 12 | 50,000 b/d x 350 Production Days = 17.5 Million barrels / year | 17500000 | 17500000 |
