Simplified Guide to Refinery Energy
A comprehensive, interactive deep-dive covering every facet of energy conservation in petroleum refining—from high-level benchmarking to equipment-specific strategies and the policies shaping our future.
Begin Full ExplorationEnergy Landscape: Why, Where & How We Measure
To manage energy, we must first measure it. This section breaks down where energy is consumed and introduces the critical concept of benchmarking used to gauge and improve performance.
Energy Consumption by Process Unit
Key Consumption Drivers
- 🛢️Crude Slate: Heavier, sour crudes demand more energy-intensive hydrotreating and hydrocracking.
- ⛽Product Slate: Producing lighter fuels requires more energy-intensive conversion processes.
- 📜Regulations: Stricter rules for low-sulfur fuels increase both energy and hydrogen demand.
Interactive Benchmarking: "How Good is Good?"
Simulating Your Refinery's Performance
The **Energy Intensity Index (EII)** is a score of efficiency relative to the difficulty of the task (`EII = Actual Energy / Target Energy * 100`). Adjust the sliders to see how your refinery's EII score changes as the task difficulty (and the Target Energy) changes.
Refinery EII vs. Industry Quartiles
The Solutions Hub: From Core to Cutting-Edge
Dive deep into the full spectrum of energy-saving solutions, from high-level process optimizations and detailed equipment upgrades to the cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of refining.
Evidence & Impact
Discover how strategies translate into results through real-world case studies and insights from major industry and government programs.
Real-World Case Studies
Policy, Hurdles & Driving Forces
Explore the complex landscape of implementation barriers and the powerful economic and policy drivers, like carbon pricing and ESG, that are accelerating change.
Common Implementation Barriers
Key Accelerating Drivers
Strategic Roadmap & Conclusion
A successful energy transition requires a holistic approach combining management systems, technological investment, and a culture of continuous improvement.