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Industry News

ADNOC
signs long-term heads of agreement with Osaka Gas
Promethean Energy pioneers waste heat recovery
Promethean Energy is transforming the industrial landscape with its pioneering approach to waste heat recovery , offering solutions that promise to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability . Founded by Ashwin Krishna K P and Rajat Agarwal , Promethean Energy addresses a critical issue faced by industries and commercial units worldwide : the loss of approximately 50 % of total input energy as waste heat . In an era where efficient energy management is paramount , Promethean Energy ’ s innovative
technologies provide a vital answer to rising global energy demands and environmental sustainability pressures . By transforming waste heat into a valuable resource , the company not only reduces operational costs for businesses but also significantly cuts down carbon footprints . Promethean Energy specializes in harnessing unused heat from industrial processes , including air compressors and chillers . Their advanced solutions are tailored to improve energy efficiency and sustainability , making them indispensable for energy-intensive businesses . Since its inception , the company has been on a mission to drive industrial growth through enhanced energy efficiency , with a focus on reducing heating costs across various sectors . The company ’ s product lineup is diverse and cutting-edge , featuring heat recovery systems designed for specific applications such as Heat Recovery from Air Compressors , Heat Recovery from Chillers , Effluent Heat Recovery Systems , and Heat Recovery from Oil-Free Air Compressors .
ADNOC has announced the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement ( LNG agreement ) with Osaka Gas , one of the largest utility companies in Japan , for the delivery of up to 0.8 million metric tonnes per annum ( mmtpa ) of liquefied natural gas ( LNG ). The LNG will primarily be sourced from ADNOC ’ s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project , which is currently under development in Al Ruwais Industrial City , Abu Dhabi , and is expected to start commercial operations in 2028 . Under the agreement , LNG cargoes will be shipped to the destination ports of Osaka Gas and its Singapore-based subsidiary , Osaka Gas Energy Supply and Trading Pte . Ltd . ( OGEST ). The agreement with Osaka Gas is one of several long-term LNG sales commitments ADNOC has signed
with international partners for Ruwais LNG , which take the longterm sales commitments to 70 % of the project ’ s total production capacity . The Ruwais LNG plant is set to be the first LNG export facility in the Middle East and Africa region to run on clean power , making it one of the lowestcarbon intensity LNG plants in the world . The facility will leverage artificial intelligence and the latest technologies to enhance safety , minimize emissions , and drive efficiency . The Ruwais LNG project will consist of two 4.8mmtpa LNG liquefaction trains with a total capacity of 9.6mmtpa , more than doubling ADNOC ’ s existing UAE LNG production capacity to around 15mmtpa , as the company builds its international LNG portfolio .
Makstil AD to upgrade Skopje plant
Makstil AD chose Danieli Technologies to revamp the reheating furnace at its plate mill in Skopje , North Macedonia , aiming to boost energy efficiency and reduce pollution . The upgrade will feature a completely new reheating process supported by Danieli ’ s “ Efesto ” simulation tool and advanced furnace components . The project , set for completion by mid-2025 , includes the installation of proprietary MAB
flameless and RAD radiant burners , reducing natural gas consumption by up to 10 % and cutting CO2 emissions . Additionally , a highefficiency heat recuperation system and improved refractory lining will further enhance performance . The agreement also covers plant startup and personnel training to ensure maximum technological benefits and a quick return on investment .
Shanxi Province geothermal energy heating
In order to implement this year , Governor Jin Xiangjun on accelerating the development and utilization of geothermal resources , a series of instructions , and vigorously promote the high-quality development of geothermal energy industry in Shanxi Province . Recently , the research group came to Shanxi Shuangliang Kechuang City No . 1 energy island and the provincial experimental middle school shallow geothermal energy triple-supply project for field visits and thematic research . Wise Living Technology Company President Li Baoshan , Party Secretary Zhang Xu , Executive Vice President Du Yanqing , and other company leaders accompanied . On the site of Energy Island , the research group visited the geothermal display wells , the 5G machine room of the ultra-long gravity heat pipe , the comprehensive exhibition hall of Energy Island , the intelligent and efficient heat exchange station , and the national intelligent control command center . In the geothermal energy display wellhead , the research group learned about Shanxi Shuangliang ’ s five advanced geothermal energy application technologies and the drilling process of geothermal wells , well formation process , and the application of the 5G big data platform through a short video . The research group was impressed by the company ’ s concept of three-dimensional energy extraction from the sky , underground , and ground , multi-energy complementation , and the digital management of the intelligent heat supply platform . Shanxi Experimental Middle School shallow geothermal energy triple-supply project is a typical project of Shanxi Shuangliang ’ s shallow geothermal energy application which has been running stably for more than ten years . Shanxi Shuangliang ’ s technology and application of geothermal energy fully demonstrated the company ’ s practical effectiveness in geothermal energy application .
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