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Operating Costs Calculator

OPEX Analysis - Gas Processing Facility

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Operating Cost Estimator
Calculates OPEX for gas processing facilities including labor, maintenance, utilities, and chemicals. Provides per-unit costs and breakeven analysis per AACE and industry benchmarking standards.

Plant Parameters

$
days/yr

Fixed Costs (% of TIC)

% of TIC
% of TIC
% of TIC
% of TIC

$/year
%

Variable Costs

$/year
Includes utilities, consumables, and other variable costs

OPEX Components

OPEX = Fixed + Variable
Fixed: Labor, maintenance, insurance, tax, overhead
Variable: Utilities, chemicals, consumables
TIC-based: Maintenance (3%), Insurance (1%), Tax (1%)
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Cost Optimization Tips

  • Target labor costs: 30-40% of OPEX
  • Preventive maintenance reduces repairs
  • Energy efficiency reduces utilities
  • High utilization spreads fixed costs
  • Benchmark against industry standards
  • Track trends over time
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