Energy Conservation Programs
GC has committed to rely on the efficient consumption of energy, in order to increase energy efficiency and maximize benefits by reducing energy loss in every process. GC also regularly checks and maintains the equipment in the production process, as well as raises awareness among its employees in energy saving and contribute to SDGs.
GC has continuously implemented energy conservation projects in order to improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from production process, as well as raise awareness among its employees to reduce energy consumption within the offices. As a result, the efficient implementation of energy management in 2024 included.
Overall Energy Conservation Projects in 2024 GRI 302-4 (2016)
In 2024, GC has conducted a total of
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projects
focusing on enhancing energy efficiency and optimization. Additionally, GC mandates that all factories obtain certification for their energy management systems in accordance with ISO 50001 by the Management System. Energy audits are regularly carried out, utilizing energy data to analyze progress and identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption. Substantial investments have been made in innovation and R&D to initiate energy reduction and conservation programs. Furthermore, GC provides training sessions to enhance employee awareness of reducing energy consumption in both production processes and office environments.
Investment
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million baht
Reduction of Energy Consumption
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GJ per year*
Reduction of GHG Emissions
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tons CO2 equivalent per year**
Reduction of Costs
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million baht per year**
Equivalent to Planting Trees
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million trees per year***
Remarks:
* Potential net GHG reduction per annum
** Estimated GHG reduction from project based on GC’s business plan
*** Based on the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO)’s data whereby the carbon sequestration capacity of forest plants is 0.95 tCO2 /rai/year with a density of 100 trees/rai
Outstanding Energy Conservation Project
Recovery Heat from Benzene Rundown, Heave Aromatics Overhead
GC has invested in innovation to enhance energy efficiency by installing a heat exchanger in the production process of the Aromatics 2 plant. Heat from benzene is exchanged with heavy aromatics to reduce heat loss and enable heat reutilization. This has contributed to reducing energy consumption 63,606 GJ per year and costs reduction of 27.1 million baht per year.
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million baht
Reduction of Energy Consumption
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GJ per year
Reduction of GHG Emissions
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tons CO2 equivalent per year
Reduction of Costs
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million baht per year
Optimization Compressor by Tuning Surge Control Line
GC has invested in and applied innovation to optimize compressor efficiency in Olefins 1 Plant by adjusting surge control value in the compressor system to enhance efficiency, cut down on unnecessary energy consumption. This has contributed to reducing energy consumption 84,328 GJ per year and costs reduction of 39.1 million baht per year.
Reduction of Energy Consumption
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GJ per year
Reduction of GHG Emissions
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tons CO2 equivalent per year
Reduction of Costs
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million baht per year
GC has conducted energy efficiency training provide to employees to raise awareness of energy consumption reduction in both production processes and offices through various programs. For example, the Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating (EDR) program provides essential knowledge and skills to process engineers, teaching them how to design and analyze the use of shell and tube heat exchangers accurately and appropriately, ensuring maximum efficiency and reducing energy use in production processes. Another program promotes understanding of energy management to enhance knowledge of ISO 50001 energy management standards among employees involved in environmental aspects. This program aims to enable effective energy management reviews and identify opportunities for improvement.