Renewables Process Safety: An Operators Perspective Part 1
Sustainability
The presentation aims to delve into the critical aspects of process safety in renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. As renewable technologies, particularly renewable diesel and SAF, continue to evolve, ensuring robust process safety mechanisms is paramount to mitigate risks and enhance operational reliability.
We'll explore various incidents and lessons learned shared by leading operating companies in the renewable sector. These real-world examples will illustrate the complexities and potential hazards associated with renewable diesel and SAF operations, emphasizing the importance of stringent safety protocols, proactive risk management strategies and rapid integration of lessons learned.
Moderator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Speakers:
Paul J. Dofton, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Stephanie Hadden, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips66
Maggie McDaniel, Calumet Speciality Products Partners, L.P.
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What to Know About Water Intensity and How to Measure It
Sustainability
Water is an essential commodity in the refining process, and in many plants as much water can be used as BBL of oil. Increasing water cost and scarcity creates operating expense savings opportunity in an area that may have historically not been given much attention. Some of the historical challenges when addressing water intensity in a refinery are a lack of ownership within the facility, sparse metering, value at system level not often apparent at equipment level, and a mindset that utilities work never outranks other work.
This session will discuss some of the historical challenges in reducing or controlling water intensity in a complex refinery system. We will identify some no cost and low-cost means to help address issues that can reduce water costs and waste. A detailed drill down will be presented into ways to understand and measure a plants water intensity. This discussion will identify techniques around optimization of specific operating components that make up the primary water users, and how to work toward water reduction and resource conservation in a refinery.
Moderator:
Dan Harbs, Veolia
Speakers:
Johnny Dorminey, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Dan Harbs, Veolia
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Future Energy - Small Module Reactor Technology
Sustainability
The potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) lies in their ability to revolutionize the energy sector with their modular and scalable design. Unlike traditional reactors, SMRs can be constructed in factories, ensuring uniform quality and reducing construction times. While their compact size allows for easier transportation and installation, with the promise of enhanced safety features, lower initial investment, and flexibility to meet varying energy demands. SMR technologies currently under development will be discussed with how they will provide new options specifically for the needs of the refining and petrochemical industries.
Participants will:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of current SMR technologies
- Learn about potential Use Cases for SMR’s in refining and petrochemical manufacturing
- Learn timeframes for SMR availability
Moderator:
Bruce Taylor, FurtherTec
Speaker:
Pavel Tsvetkov, Texas A&M University
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Renewables Q&A — Pt. 1
Sustainability
Facilitator:
Eric Legare, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
Panelists:
William Bandy, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Delbert Grotewold, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Nathan Jannasch, Chevron U.S.A, Inc.
Matthew Kawabe, Topsoe, Inc.
Kamyar Keyvanloo, Phillips 66
Many new facilities were commissioned recently to produce renewable diesel and SAF from renewable feedstocks to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels while taking advantage of state and federal credits. Operating experience in this technology has been gathered by operators and their suppliers. This session will capture some of that expertise and share it with the audience in a traditional Q&A format. An experienced panel of Renewables experts from Operating and Technology companies will answer member supplied questions on operations, technology, reliability and lessons learned. Those in attendance are sure to gain valuable knowledge on this important topic.
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