Case Study

West Coast refinery reduces water consumption in drought-stricken region

West Coast refinery reduces water consumption in drought-stricken region

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$ 985 THOUSAND ANNUALLY ENERGY 134,949 million BTUs of energy $ 529,000 in savings WATER 38 million gallons saved – equivalent to the annual drinking water needs of more than 131,000 people $ 456,000 in savings AIR 3,796 metric tons reduction in greenhouse gas emissions INSIGHT When a business depends on water for its operations, being located in a drought- stricken region can pose a serious threat to growth, reliability and reputation. A West Coast refinery knew it had to act quickly to reduce the amount of water it was drawing from the area water supply. So, it sought the help of Nalco Champion, a technology services provider that specializes in water- and energy-saving solutions for oil and gas refineries. INNOVATI0N Using its Best Practices Gap Analysis, Nalco Ch

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