Our History

A look through the history of KBC

Travel through our timeline to see the history of KBC. We're proud of where we've come from and how we continue to deliver value to our customers now and into the future. 

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1979

KBC founded by Krikor Krikorian, John Brice and Peter Close

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1982

First major simulation software package for distillation processes

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1988

Launch of Petrofine general process simulation system

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1993

Data reconciliation tool launched and Profit Improvement Program® developed

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1998

Kinetic reactor simulation software acquired

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2002

Acquired market research and pinch technology companies

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2004

Process simulation software Petro-SIM® is launched

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2006

Acquisition of pinch technology and operational excellence consulting companies

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2012

PVT and flow assurance modeling software acquired

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2014

Pipeline network simulation software acquired

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2021

Development of decarbonization strategies

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2023

Launch of KBC Acuity™ Industrial Cloud Suite

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