Downstream

We help clients navigate today’s high-paced and interconnected markets with deep industry experience, rigorous analytics, cutting-edge tools, and unwavering commitment to impact.

How we work

Examples of our work

Since 2009, McKinsey has served 90 percent of the global top 20 oil and gas companies in more than 550 projects on downstream strategy and operations. Our experience across all segments and regions gives us critical insight into what it takes to achieve performance and operational excellence. Our recent work for downstream oil and gas companies include:

Improving Refining System Operations
Identifying Digital Solutions
Supporting a Major Transformation
Increasing Refining Capacity
Sustainable Sales Improvement
Achieving Operational Improvements
Defining a Comprehensive Business Building Strategy

Featured capabilities

Featured experts

Tim Fitzgibbon
Senior ExpertHouston
Serves petroleum clients around the world, drawing on deep specialist expertise on topics related to refining strategy and petroleum...
Alan Martin
Senior ExpertLondon
Serves clients seeking to improve their refining operations and advises on downstream strategy topics—helping companies...

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