• Michiel Spoor, Energy Saver columnist

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    Energy Saver columnist

    Michiel Spoor has over 28 years of energy experience, working worldwide as a leader in oil and gas consulting. He has a master’s degree in Chemical Process Technology from the Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands.

    His passion is to shape the future of energy transition, renewables, global carbon emission reduction and energy efficiency. He has had diverse roles in engineering and consulting. He started his career as a process design engineer at Badger BV in The Hague where he brought plants from conceptual design, through process simulation, equipment designs all the way to commissioning and start-up.

    As a consultant Michiel specializes in energy management and energy transition and has held senior positions in various companies like KBC, Accenture and KBR. Currently Michiel works as a Principal Consultant Energy with KBC Advanced Technology in Houston, Texas. He has worked on six continents on various projects and positions in oil refining, petrochemicals, fertilizers, LNG and renewables.

    Michiel has authored and contributed to numerous papers and conferences on the topics of refinery energy efficiency and refinery carbon management. He is internationally recognized as an authority on this subject. 

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    Recognizing the immense potential of hydrogen, the U.S. government has earmarked $7 billion, actively subsidizing the development of hydrogen hubs across the country.
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    Oxyfuel combustion technology offers a significant advantage by saving money and reducing emissions compared to carbon capture utilization and storage.
    More efficient operation of fired heaters means less use of natural gas and reduced emissions. Here are some tips for improving the efficiency of these furnaces.
    To achieve net zero, first develop a roadmap that implements Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction projects, such as energy efficiency improvements, carbon capture and storage or utilization...
    This basic primer covers the history of the pinch analysis methodology and how it’s used to determine energy-saving opportunities for a process unit.
    When considering Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 projects, avoid investing in technologies that still burn fossil fuels, even if they improve energy efficiency.
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    The Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits to incentivize investment in clean energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2005 baseline levels by 2030.