GE delivers equipment to petrochemical plant

GE’s VSDS, encompassing the high-speed induction motor and the variable speed drive, can reach steadily over approximately 90% energy efficiency for the compressor train. A small footprint and less necessary auxiliary requirements provide flexibility to the plant layout and enable smooth plant integration, which in turn reduce the associated infrastructure costs.

Given the nature of electric solutions, it also helps ease the environmental impact from the field operations, significantly contributing to the decarbonisation of the plant. Since the project execution, the VSDS has been up and running flawlessly in the plant.

“It is imperative for (petrochemical) manufacturing sites to adopt clean and reliable solutions, reducing the variable cost of our assets as well as their associated CO2 footprint. Electrification is a unique business opportunity in the ongoing energy transition, meeting both environmental and performance requirements,” said Roland Stahlie, Technology Manager of Shell Nederland Chemie B.V. “We are pleased to work with GE, who has successfully delivered the high-speed integrated drive system solution in a complex brownfield environment.”

Shell Nederland Chemie B.V. Moerdijk manufactures base chemicals from the petroleum fractions naphtha, hydrowax, gasoil and LPG. The products made are used by customers to manufacture many everyday products, such as lightweight car components, heat insulation materials, polyester fibres, latex paints and mattresses.

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