In the oil and gas industry, making sure we use energy efficiently is a big deal. It’s important for both the environment and the way we do business. At TP Europe, we focus on finding smart ways to help our clients like Zeeland Refinery get better at this. We talked with Max Wevers, an Environmental Engineer at Zeeland Refinery, to understand how they’re working on making flare systems cleaner and more efficient.
Flare systems are used in refineries to safely burn off excess gases. Doing this right is key to cutting down on harmful emissions and making operations smoother. Max from Zeeland Refinery shared how they’re tackling this challenge head-on. By keeping a close eye on emissions and constantly improving their flare systems, they’re making big strides in protecting the environment and improving their operations.
At Zeeland Refinery, they’re using some smart techniques to make their flare systems better:
Committing to the OGMP2.0 standard, Zeeland Refinery demonstrates its dedication to reducing methane emissions. This global initiative represents the industry’s collective effort to embrace best practices for methane management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
“TP Europe’s expertise and innovative approach have been vital in enhancing our flare efficiency, significantly contributing to our environmental and operational goals.” ~ Max Wevers ZR
Our collaboration with Zeeland Refinery has been instrumental in refining their flare efficiency practices. Max noted, “TP Europe’s
expertise and innovative approach have been vital in enhancing our flare efficiency, significantly contributing to our environmental and operational goals.”
Our partnership with Zeeland Refinery focused on getting a clear picture of how well their flaring process worked. Max appreciated our straightforward, professional approach, especially when the unpredictable Dutch weather made things tricky. Our work together is helping them report more accurately on their emissions and find ways to do even better.
One of the primary challenges in maintaining high flare efficiency, as Max explained, is managing the fluctuating composition of gas streams and ensuring adequate steam supply for optimal combustion. “Weather conditions, steam supply, and gas composition significantly influence flare efficiency. Maintaining high efficiency under varying conditions demands continuous monitoring and adjustment,” Max shared.
Max believes that managing methane emissions will become a bigger deal in the future. By getting ahead of this now, Zeeland Refinery is setting themselves up for success. It’s about being ready for new rules and public expectations. And with TP Europe’s help, they’re on the right track.
Our talk with Max Wevers shows how working together can lead to real improvements in how the oil and gas industry deals with flare efficiency. It’s about combining our technical know-how with the commitment of clients like Zeeland Refinery to make operations cleaner and more efficient. As we move forward, this teamwork will be key to meeting the challenges of sustainability and efficiency in our industry.
Gas flaring is a practice widely used at hydrocarbon production sites to dispose of natural gas in situations where the gas is not captured for sale or used locally and would otherwise be vented directly to the atmosphere or for reasons of safety.
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