KBC Advanced Technologies plc is an independent provider of consulting and software services to energy and other process industries. Headquartered in Walton on Thames in England, the company has twelve other offices worldwide, with major operations in Houston and Singapore

Singapore

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KBC is a public company listed in the London Stock Exchange

London Stock Exchange

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The company was founded in 1979 by Krikor Krikorian, John Brice and Peter Close; its name is formed from the initial letters of their surnames.

Consulting Services

KBC Advanced Technologies provides technical consulting services to the hydrocarbon processing industry. The company provides capital expense consulting, and process improvement services, including clean fuels programs, design services, oil storage optimization, and loss control services. KBC also provides in-depth strategic analysis of all aspects of a company's oil refining, petrochemical, or processing businesses to find opportunities to improve operational efficiencies. The company's extensive global base of customers includes Exxon Mobil, Huntsman, Husky Energy, Reliance and Petrobras..

Software

KBC has developed advanced software for simulation and optimization. Petrosim is the flagship software for simulation of hydrocarbon processes. The company also obtained many software through acquisitions of companies. These include SuperTarget and Pro Steam from Linnhoff-March.