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Biofuels, Alternative/Renewable Fuels
thing to do, but because it also makes good
business sense. Reducing emissions and
optimizing energy consumption means
achieving lower cost of operations and
extracting greater value from resources.
In some countries, producers are carving
out 40%-60% of their refining capacity to
produce green fuels. The implementation
of new technology, software and analytics
increases reliability, optimizes energy,
lowers emissions and reduces the overall
environmental impact.
Downstream operators are in a unique
position to invest in these technologies
and to get in on the ground floor as the
transportation industry's transition to renewable
fuels picks up momentum. Those
who fully recognize the potential competitive
advantage that automation can deliver
could be the leaders in the renewable fuel
market in the next decade and beyond.
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MARCELO
CARUGO works with upstream and
downstream manufacturers globally to create a
clear and actionable path to operational excellence
and digital transformation through applications
of automation technologies. He joined Emerson in
1998 and has more than 30 yr of experience in the
chemical and refining process control industries,
both domestically and internationally. Carugo
received an electronic engineering degree from the
University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; a post graduate
diploma in electronic engineering from PIITS in the
Netherlands; and a Master of electronic engineering
with honors from NUFFIC in the Netherlands.
JULIE VALENTINE works with downstream
manufacturers globally to enhance the selection of
measurement and analytical devices to optimize
sustainable plant operations. Valentine joined Emerson
in 1993 and has more than 30 yr of experience in the
refining and petrochemical process and automation
industries. She has authored numerous technical
papers on various applications of measurement
technology in the refining industry and is a co-inventor
in two U.S. patents. Valentine earned a BS degree
in chemical and petroleum refining engineering
from the Colorado School of Mines.
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