Process Intensification Drives Petrochemical and Gas Efficiency
The Case for Process Intensification in Nigeria’s Energy Sector Femi Olorunnaiye, a Senior Process Engineer at Fluor Corporation in Houston, Texas, has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt process intensification in its petrochemical and gas processing industries. With over a decade of experience in energy, petrochemicals, and manufacturing sectors across the globe, Olorunnaiye believes that this technology is no longer just a futuristic concept but a critical step toward improving efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. “Process intensification is not an option to debate; it is the way forward if we are serious about efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability,” Olorunnaiye stated. He highlighted the importance of achieving more output with less energy, reduced emissions, and improved reliability. “This means less energy, less footprint, less emissions, while delivering more output, more safety, and more reliability.” Olorunnaiye pointed out that tradit...