Optimization planning systems and their implementation and application in vertically integrated oil companies

The approaches to planning of activities of a vertically integrated oil company by using optimization systems are considered. Development, implementation, and support of such systems are discussed. These problems fall under the APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) group in the modern classification. Based on the extensive experience of implementation and regular support of optimization systems in OAO LUKOIL, the general requirements necessary for effective using of such systems in vertically integrated oil companies are formulated.