Solomon Associates today announced that 111 olefin plants have committed to participate in the firm’s Worldwide Olefin Plant Performance Analysis (Olefin Study). The participants include six plants providing data to the study for the first time. Performance improvement consultant brings three decades of experience in the petroleum refining industry. DALLAS, February 19, 2010 — Solomon Associates, the leading performance improvement company for the global energy industry, today announced that Stephen Wright has joined the company’s U.K. office as senior consultant.  Wright brings a significant background in petroleum refining, including both consulting [...] Solomon Associates recently announced a number of hirings and promotions. Said company president Dale Emanuel: “The Solomon Associates team is steeped in hands-on operational experience, far exceeding the field experience of competing management consulting firms. It’s a big part of what sets us apart.” Changes include: Dallas-based performance improvement company expands its presence in Asia to help energy companies enhance their operations. DALLAS, February 1, 2010 – Solomon Associates, the leading performance improvement company for the global energy industry, today announced that it has established a new relationship with Felicitas Global Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based firm, to represent Solomon Associates in [...] Refining companies in South America and the Middle East have recently contracted Solomon Associates to perform Energy NCM³ assessments for their facilities. These projects help refineries identify low-cost efficiency improvements to save money and boost their Energy Intensity Index (EII), the industry standard for measuring and ranking the energy efficiency of refineries. Solomon Associates will [...] An Eastern Europe refining company has renewed Solomon Associates’ contract to provide ongoing support during its implementation of NCM³ profit improvements — the third such contract extension, said Charles Reith, vice president of consulting services. Solomon Associates applies NCM³ methodology to help clients close performance gaps by improving work practices and business processes, using industry [...] Solomon Associates has begun work on a comprehensive NCM³ improvement program in Asia for a large integrated refining and petrochemical complex. The project includes the fuels refinery, lubes refinery, petrochemicals production and power generation facilities, said Charles Reith, vice president of consulting services. The refiner expects to achieve $28 million in annual sustainable performance improvements [...] A “turnaround” is the planned, periodic inspection and overhaul of the units of a refinery or chemical plant, including safety checks, preventive maintenance, and repair. It typically requires the shutting down of all or part of a facility for a period of up to several weeks. According to industry data compiled by Solomon Associates, the [...] With the rapid evolution of the energy industry in Southeast Asia and India, many companies are looking to data-driven methodologies to improve their operational performance. To better serve their needs, Solomon Associates has selected Felicitas Global Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based firm, to represent the firm in these markets.