Reliable, efficient, low-emission energy for a large fuel terminal and storage facility project in the Caribbean.
- The Challenge
Environmental, energy and emission reduction difficulties at a large Caribbean refinery.
- The Impact
Complete, reliable and ultra-low-emission solution committed to safety and regulatory compliance.
- The Solution
Tailor-made power solution with our Ultra-Low Emissions Package technology
Client:A large-scale energy complex
Location:USVI - Saint Croix - Caribbean
The Challenge
Environmental, energy and emission reduction difficulties at a large Caribbean refinery.
A large fuel terminal and storage facility in the USVI needed a long-term power supply solution to operate their facility that meets the US EPA environmental emissions requirements and had significant challenges finding an appropriate feasible solution.
First, there was the challenge of ensuring the resilience and reliability of the power supply in "island mode,” as it had to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and winds of up to 160 mph, which are common in the area.
Secondly, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and guidelines for the area must be followed. These required our client to limit NOx emissions to less than 40 tons annually.
A large fuel terminal and storage facility in the USVI needed a long-term power supply solution to operate their facility that meets the US EPA environmental emissions requirements and had significant challenges finding an appropriate feasible solution.
First, there was the challenge of ensuring the resilience and reliability of the power supply in "island mode,” as it had to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and winds of up to 160 mph, which are common in the area.
Secondly, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and guidelines for the area must be followed. These required our client to limit NOx emissions to less than 40 tons annually.
The Solution
Tailor-made power solution with our Ultra-Low Emissions Package technology
We designed and engineered a solution based on two essential pillars: adopting an alternative to diesel to reduce emissions and leveraging the heat produced in our systems.
We achieved these goals and provided 12 MW thanks to our advanced technology and the integration of Ultra-Low Emissions Package Generators with a Selective Catalyst Reducer (SCR) and Oxidation Catalyst.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was the fuel used for the power plant since the customer is in the fuel business and LPG has up to 40% less emissions than diesel. In addition, we used the waste heat from our generators to vaporize this gas, thus improving the overall efficiency of our power plant.
This approach allowed us to recover the heat and use it to vaporize the fuel. This was a milestone for us as it was our first global project of this magnitude.
We designed and engineered a solution based on two essential pillars: adopting an alternative to diesel to reduce emissions and leveraging the heat produced in our systems.
We achieved these goals and provided 12 MW thanks to our advanced technology and the integration of Ultra-Low Emissions Package Generators with a Selective Catalyst Reducer (SCR) and Oxidation Catalyst.
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was the fuel used for the power plant since the customer is in the fuel business and LPG has up to 40% less emissions than diesel. In addition, we used the waste heat from our generators to vaporize this gas, thus improving the overall efficiency of our power plant.
This approach allowed us to recover the heat and use it to vaporize the fuel. This was a milestone for us as it was our first global project of this magnitude.
The Impact
From day one, we relied entirely on our innovative design and solution to meet our customers' demands, allowing us to:
- Use an alternative to diesel and a cogeneration system (CHP) to improve energy efficiency significantly.
- Design a solution capable of reducing emissions and meeting stringent U.S. EPA standards. We did so thanks to the catalysts incorporated in our generators, which suppresses 99% of NOx and CO particulate pollutants.
- Provide a reliable solution even in extreme weather situations, creating a solution that became the project's sole power source, guaranteeing operation continuity.
This solution will allow our client to save over $25 million throughout our contract compared to alternative solutions.