CITGO joins ENERGY STAR programme

Building on ENERGY STAR certifications of the Corpus Christi refinery, participation as an ENERGY STAR partner will become a company-wide focus.

"Voluntary participation as an ENERGY STAR Partner is consistent with our ongoing commitment to operational excellence," said CITGO President and CEO Carlos Jordá. "Joining ENERGY STAR provides access to a vast network of industrial partners to continue to learn and improve our energy efficiency as we prepare ourselves for a lower carbon economy."

Cindy Jacobs, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial and Industrial Branch added: "Improving the energy efficiency of our nation's industrial facilities is a key step in helping protect the environment."

CITGO facilities have a range of manufacturing processes and energy requirements encompassing the Lake Charles, Lemont and Corpus Christi refineries; lubricant packaging plants in Oklahoma City, Cicero and Atlanta; terminal locations; and the Houston headquarters building.

Employees will participate through a dedicated team of energy efficiency leaders. Recognising the important role energy efficiency plays in the sustainability of its operations, CITGO began preparations by engaging employees, identifying a supporting organisational structure and hosting an Energy Summit. At the summit, employees, field experts and thought leaders introduced innovative ways the company could utilise to improve energy usage; some of which are already in motion. Participation as an ENERGY STAR Partner was a logical next step in these efforts.

Read the article online at: https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/the-environment/20122022/citgo-joins-energy-star-programme/