A very interesting and to-the-point presentation delivered by Mr. Charles Reith (CEO of Solomon Associates), at the European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) on 18 November 2020.

A very interesting and to-the-point presentation delivered by Mr. Charles Reith (CEO of Solomon Associates), at the European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) on 18 November 2020.
Main takeaways:
·       CDU is one of the largest energy consumers in refineries
·       Direct fuel savings are less than half of the effects from energy efficiency (more at 16:30)
·       Even modern refineries have significant room energy efficiency improvements
·       To assess the effect, it is important to use a holistic approach and take daily measurements at the level of each individual unit with more detailing, not just at the plant level
·       Replacement of shell-and-tube heat exchangers with plate heat exchangers increases energy efficiency
·       Improving energy efficiency reduces CO2 emissions and helps achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions and ESG targets