Details of Sustainability Topics

Extensive efforts have been made to effectively utilize water resources at the ASU plants in Lillo, Lommel, and Zwijndrecht in Belgium, because ASUs consume large amounts of water in their cooling process, making it important to consider their impact on the environment. In Lillo, a system was implemented to recover condensate from the air compressor and pipe it to the cooling tower, saving up to 20,000 m³ of drinking water annually. In Lommel, situated beside a canal, approximately 50,000 m³ of canal water is utilized for the cooling tower. A project to recover condensate from the air compressor and rainwater saves an estimated 2% of the canal water. In Zwijndrecht, reusing condensate from BLAC, with a recuperation rate of approximately 20 m³/day, aims to reduce make-up water consumption for the cooling tower. Additionally, rainwater recovery from the old cooling water basin has led to an average of 263 m³ of rainwater being recuperated per week.
These initiatives collectively highlight the ongoing efforts to optimize water usage and enhance sustainability in industrial operations, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact.