Binh Son Refining Saves Nearly VND 7 Billion Through LCO-HDT Unit Optimization
Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR) has achieved savings of nearly VND 7 billion through an operational optimization initiative for its LCO-HDT unit, led by engineer Le Quoc Viet. By adjusting the operating mode to blend LCO directly into diesel and optimizing crude oil sulfur content, the refinery reduced hydrogen and utility consumption by 60-70%, while also lowering CO₂ emissions. This project has garnered recognition with awards at both provincial and national levels.

Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR) has implemented an operational optimization initiative that has saved nearly VND 7 billion. This initiative, led by engineer Le Quoc Viet, involves changing the operating mode of the LCO-HDT unit and directly blending LCO into diesel, bypassing energy-intensive processing requirements.
The team identified an 'optimal operating window' for crude oil sulfur content between 500-700 ppm, allowing the refinery to maintain product quality while reducing hydrogen and utility consumption by 60-70%. The project not only resulted in significant cost savings during two implementation periods in 2021 and 2022 but also contributed to environmental protection by reducing CO₂ emissions. The solution has been recognized with awards at both the provincial and national levels.




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