T. J. Surbella
T.J. SURBELLA is a strategic planning director at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business with more than 12 yr of experience leading microgrid projects. He recently helped launch the AspenTech Microgrid Management System to enable customers to better manage the complexity of their electric grid. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer, Surbella is a certified nuclear engineering officer with an MS degree in engineering management and a BS degree in business administration.
Managing the energy transition: Microgrids play a key role
This article dives into the use of microgrids, and how they can help power certain plants within refineries and petrochemical facilities.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction

