Improving refinery reliability and reducing disruptions
First written in FY2023. 6 of 7 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07AdvancedFinancial results presentation
「The first-quarter utilization rate excluding scheduled maintenance was 68%, mainly because of the impact of the Middle East situation, versus 84% excluding that impact. We will continue to target 90% in fiscal 2027 through capital investment that contributes to reducing problems and improving utilization.」
For refinery reliability, the Company disclosed utilization rates both including and excluding the impact of the Middle East situation, and stated the specific target of 90% in fiscal 2027 through capital investment. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During periods of high refinery utilization, we improved earnings by fulfilling our responsibility to ensure a stable domestic supply of oil products while flexibly exporting products in response to overseas market conditions.」
The 4 pillars for improving refinery reliability were continued, and the operating rate in the fourth quarter, excluding scheduled maintenance and the impact of the situation in the Middle East, was 86%. A dedicated organization was also established to reform maintenance through AI and digital transformation. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The proportion of unplanned refinery outages in the consolidated fiscal year improved to 5%, from 7% in the same period of the previous year.」
Through the 4 pillars for improving refinery reliability, the unplanned outage rate improved from 7% to 5%. Kawasaki Refinery also began using an AI automated-operation model. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「To improve refinery reliability, activities are centered on 4 pillars: strengthening and bringing forward inspection programs, improving maintenance plans, enhancing construction quality and reducing operating incidents.」
The 4-pillar measures to reduce refinery incidents were implemented, and an unplanned outage rate (UCL) of 7% was reported. - FY2023First statedAnnual report
「To improve refinery reliability, activities are centered on 4 pillars: strengthening and bringing forward inspection programs, improving maintenance plans, enhancing construction quality and reducing operating incidents.」
As a response to the increase in refinery incidents and low operating rates, specific improvement measures centered on 4 pillars—inspections, maintenance, construction quality and operator training—were presented as an independent theme for the first time.