KBC Energy Services

KBC Energy Services is merger of three leading energy reduction groups - KBC, Linnhoff March and Veritech.

For more than 20 years, KBC has conducted energy surveys, which focus on zero- to low-cost operational improvement to identify the optimum improvement in existing assets, as part of a comprehensive profit improvement service to the refining and petrochemical industries. Our unique, proprietary Best Technology (BT) methodology allows us to benchmark energy performance against the best practical operation and configuration.

Acquired by KBC in 2002, Linnhoff March was founded in 1984 as an independent energy consultancy for the process industries. The company pioneered Pinch Analysis, which quickly became the industry standard for energy conservation and capital cost reduction through better process design.

Veritech, acquired by KBC in 2006, was founded in 1993 as an independent process consultancy helping clients across multiple industries and diverse facilities manage their energy systems more effectively.

In addition to energy optimisation, our technologies and methodologies can also be applied to solutions for hydrogen and water system management. Typical benefits from our services, may include:

• Up to 30% reduction in energy costs
• Reduced CO 2 emissions
• Up to 50% reduction in water and effluent
• Improved throughput and yield
• Substantial reductions in capital expenditure

To date, KBC Energy Services has completed over 2000 successful assignments for more than 500 clients across the world in a wide range of industries, such as:

• Refining
• Petrochemicals
• Utilities
• Specialty Chemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Pulp and Paper

• Energy Revamps
• TotalSiteTM Optimisation
• Debottlenecking
• Process Design
• Yield Improvements
• Emissions Reduction
• Utility System Modelling
• Hydrogen Management
• Water Management and Wastewater Reduction
• Fouling Monitoring

Pinch technology analyses process utilities (particularly energy and water) to find the optimum way to use them, resulting in financial savings.

Pinch Technology does this by making an inventory of all producers and consumers of these utilities and then systematically designing an optimal scheme of utility exchange between them. Energy & water re-use are at the heart of pinch technology.

With the application of pinch technology, both capital investment and operating cost can be reduced. Emissions can be minimised and throughput maximised.

Pinch Technology versus Process Engineering

Pinch Technology is a vital subdivision of process engineering. Carrying out a process engineering project without the input of a pinch study will lead to a less efficient design. Our engineers have specialised knowledge of thermodynamics and computer analysis tools. They can communicate effectively with clients and undertake conceptual designs. This explains why we are uniquely qualified to help you get the most out of your pinch projects.