The escalated energy prices, limited availability of energy sources worldwide and high demand markets is driving Oil & Gas industry into conserving energy in the processing plants. The term “Energy Conservation” is trending with wide range of explanations and tens of definitions as the main goal to be achieved on producing required products quality.
The first step in the energy conservation path is the energy assessment for both existing plants as well as grass root projects during the design phase. While the analysis procedures may vary in either case, the main goal is to identify potential energy conservation initiatives and optimize the energy production and consumption within the process plants.