Energy Efficiency

Operating costs usually account for a major portion of a plant’s expenses — with the cost of energy generally having significant impact. So, reducing energy consumption can play a critical role in improving the bottom line. In addition, energy efficiency is assuming wider importance as many companies place greater emphasis on sustainability. 

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CP Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

Chemical Processing Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

Zara Summers, now LanzaTech's CSO, explains how oil companies like Exxon are positioning themselves to profit from carbon storage while her current firm develops innovative solutions...
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Energy Technology: Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

With ambitious sustainability targets in sight, the chemical sector looks to hydrogen, modular nuclear and geothermal energy to transform production processes and reduce emissions...
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Biomanufacturing: The Next Frontier for Chemical Processing?

Chemical processing companies are well-positioned for a biomanufacturing revolution.
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Picture Pump Efficiency in Terms of Trees and Cars

Think about energy efficiency in terms of things you can really measure: horsepower and kilowatts.

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Nano Nuclear Energy Plans New HQ in Oak Ridge to Advance Microreactor Technology

Sept. 3, 2024
Chemical industry will play a critical role in bringing modular nuclear reactors to market.
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Exxon, CF Industries Partner on Mississippi Carbon Capture Project

July 29, 2024
$100 million investment aims to sequester 500,000 metric tons of CO2 annually from ammonia production by 2028, marking the companies' second CCS collaboration.

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eHandbook: Extra Efforts Enhance Energy Efficiency

Nov. 15, 2022
Chemical Processing has put together this eHandbook to help you enhance your energy efficiency.

Argonne's X-Ray Shines Light on Efficient Hydrogen Production

May 8, 2023
High-powered beam provides insight into the properties of materials that could be used to develop hydrogen more efficiently.

Chemical Industry Bets on Low-Carbon Hydrogen to Meet Energy, Sustainability Goals

April 10, 2023
Infrastructure and cost challenges remain as chemical producers look to increase blue and green hydrogen capacity.
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Waste Gas Recovery Systems Reduce Emissions, Improve Energy Efficiency

A reliable configuration will improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions

MIT Chemists Develop Low-Carbon Phosphorus Production Method

Feb. 28, 2023
Next steps are to bring emissions to near zero using renewable energy, including wind and solar.