Applying plant-wide pinch analysis for an existing
facility often lowers CAPEX for expansions and
retrofits
Eni S.p.A. Refining & Marketing, the downstream sector of Eni S.p.A. – an integrated energy company – wholly owns five refineries in Italy and is a shareholder of numerous other refineries both in Italy and elsewhere in Europe. This company has a total crude capacity exceeding 40,000 tpy (859,000 bpsd). Eni sells more than 20,000 tpy (20 Mtpy) of crude and more than 50 Mtpy of refined products; it is the recognized market leader within the Mediterranean area.
IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY CONSERVATION
Several years ago, energy conservation became a priority within the Refining & Marketing Division with support from the Eni Group. The company recognized that efficient energy usage was a
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