Efficiency Improvement Projects
Energy Conservation Projects
GC has implemented a total of 82 energy conservation projects in 2021, with a focus on maximizing energy efficiency. Furthermore, the company has increased awareness among employees about reducing energy consumption in the production process
resulting in an energy consumption reduction of
gigajoules per year
an equivalent to
tonnes of CO2 emissions
Steam Reduction Projects
In 2021, GC has implemented 29 projects to reduce the use of steam in the production process, such as optimizing the use of steam in the Sulfolane Unit at Aromatics Plant 1 (GC4)
resulting in an energy consumption reduction of
gigajoules per year
an equivalent to
tonnes of CO2 emissions
Digitalization Projects
In 2020, GC has applied an Advance Process Control (APC) in the production process for a total of six projects. For example, the improvement of APC was used in the production process of GC Glycol Company Limited
resulting in an energy consumption reduction of
gigajoules per year
an equivalent to
tonnes of CO2 emissions
Maptaphut Integration Project (MTPi)
GC implemented the Maptaphut Integration (MTPi) project, with a focus on energy and utility management to maximize efficiency. The project promotes being environmentally friendly and reducing waste, losses, and greenhouse gas emissions during the operational process. In addition, the project implements integrated waste management in order to manage waste for maximum benefits, along with guidelines for the use of renewable energy in the production process, transportation process, and waste management process. GC plans to invest in infrastructure and resources, including investing in modern technology for the group of companies in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, to become more environmentally friendly.
Heavy Gas Project
GC has cooperated with its upstream factories to utilize light gas from Aromatics Plant 1 (GC 4), Refinery (GC6) which are by-products normally used as fuel in the furnace. The gas is refined through the ethane propane screening process to be used as raw materials for Olefin Plant 2 (GC3). This creates added value for the products from the downstream factories instead of flaring more than 157,000 ton/year.
Flare Reduction
GC has taken action to reduce the loss of hydrocarbons into flares by surveying the Control Valve and Process Safety Valve using the acoustic meter technology to check for hydrocarbon leaks from the production process.
Efficiency-Driven