Over the years, refinery-petrochemical plants have struggled to reduce their carbon emissions. Traditional monitoring methods lack immediate insights for proactive environmental improvement. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, chemical production and refining contributed to approximately 11% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2021.... The post Monitor carbon emissions through real-time machine learning appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

IEA analysis of Nov 2023 shows that while the rapid deployment of clean energy technologies in recent years has made a major difference to the climate outlook – shaving about 1°C off projected global warming – a huge amount remains to be done. The IEA’s... The post Unveiling tomorrow’s sustainability: Leading decarbonization strategies for refineries and petrochemicals appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

On the surface, the data center and the energies and chemicals industry could not be more different. Data centers require a very clean and controlled white space environment, while oil and gas companies operate in the harshest outdoor environments. Yet, these industries find themselves facing similar pain... The post How energy and chemical companies, electric utilities and data center providers can partner for a sustainable future appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

“Every evolution requires a different mindset and a willingness to think differently” Time for a fundamental rethink? Industries face a number of challenges. There’s this constant need to continue to reduce capital project costs, operating costs, and energy consumption, all while meeting environmental sustainability targets.... The post CAPEX or OPEX? How about TOTEX? Time for a fundamental rethink. appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

Process control systems, energy monitoring and control systems, safety instrumented systems are the heartbeat of any industrial manufacturing asset. The performance of these systems directly impacts the profitability, sustainability, efficiency, and operational resilience of each asset. Traditionally these systems are considered in isolation, yet all... The post How modernizing control systems can reduce business risk and deliver profit improvement appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

The chemical industry is a large and diverse sector that manufactures a wide range of products, including fibers, plastics, surface finishes, and pharmaceutical excipients. Agriculture, construction, transportation, healthcare, and consumer goods are just a few sectors that use such chemical products. Along with a significant... The post The future of industrial automation in chemicals appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

At the start of Europe’s current energy crisis, Germany sought an alternative solution. The government would work with Wilhelmshaven to build a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping terminal— the nation’s first such facility. The terminal project, also known as a floating storage regasification unit... The post Revolutionizing Germany’s energy landscape: The Wilhelmshaven floating LNG terminal appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the chemical sector is the largest industrial energy consumer and the third largest industry subsector in terms of direct CO2 emissions. The IEA also marks the industry as “not on track” to meet the net zero emissions scenario... The post Drives for decarbonizing the chemical industry appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

In the realm of sustainable energy solutions, the collaboration between green hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) stands as a potent strategy with transformative potential. This dynamic synergy not only addresses carbon emissions but also propels industries towards a greener future. As we... The post Green Hydrogen and CCUS: Crafting Sustainable Energy Solutions with Industry Support appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more

The chemical industry plays a vital role in providing essential materials and products for our society. Chemical industry growth is linked to population demand – as the population grows, greenhouse gas emissions increase. In 2021, global carbon dioxide emissions from energy combustion and industrial processes... The post Process electrification in the chemical industry appeared first on Schneider Electric Blog ..read more