CANUSA EPC

Help us welcome Jack Singh to CANUSA EPC’s Denver office. If you have met Jack, you know the immense value he brings to his team. Jack’s impressive background includes working with Fortune 500 upstream and midstream companies, including $35 million in closed transactions.  His diverse skill set covers a broad range of industries, including energy, wastewater and water management, engineering, construction, crypto/blockchain, and international business. Jack is also the Executive Committee Vice President of the GPA Midstream Rocky Mountain Chapter, and Committee Member of the American Petroleum Institute.  But that’s not entirely why he was the best fit for Business Development at CANUSA...  It is his:  ▶ passion for mentorship,   ▶ drive for continuous learning, and   ▶ the importance of fostering meaningful relationships. Jack’s expertise will undoubtedly bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions for our clients.  We are excited to see the incredible impact he will make and look forward to achieving great things together. ----- Please help us welcome Jack in the comments!  

Screw compression at CO2 Liquefaction Facility:   Slide Valves VS. VFDs  |  𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀? We took a 1000 metric ton per day (MTPD) CO2 liquefaction facility that used screw compression as the main driver for product and for refrigeration.  We compared both performance and energy consumption of the screw compressors using slide valves and VFDs.  VFDs offered significant benefits in terms of: ▶ efficiency,  ▶ reducing operating costs, and  ▶ providing a lower carbon intensity for the ethanol product. Using VFDs to control the capacity of the screw compressors resulted in ….   an 18% reduction in power consumption, compared to using slide valves! This translates to an 𝟭𝟴% 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁, which amounts to $3,248 USD per day in savings from lower power demands.  ------  Read the entire analysis on the blog (link in comments). What is your experience with slide valves and VFDs? Have you seen similar results? 👀

📉 Industry Insights 📉 In May, we saw the first decline in the PPI since December 2023. The Producer Price Index (PPI) is a measure of the average change in prices received by domestic producers for their output.    Each month, Jeff Moench will publish an update to help you understand these trends, and help with your strategic planning and cost management.   ------- Follow CANUSA EPC's LinkedIn page to see future updates. Visit the blog to read more about this month's update. Do you currently refer to the PPI for planning?  

Which methane reduction applications provide the best economic return? What are the latest regulations and published plans related to methane reduction (in both Canada & the US)? An article in the BOE Report covers both in more detail. (link below) What strategies or technologies have you found most effective in reducing methane emissions in your operations? Share your experiences in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gGrBvpsn

Do you use the Producer Price Index (PPI) to monitor market economics and plan your projects?    Jeff Moench will be publishing a monthly update of key metrics and insights that impact industrial facilities - piping, valves, fittings, metal products, machinery and metal equipment.    Follow Jeff and CANUSA EPC to see each month's indicators of inflation and cost pressures.    Read the article here:  https://lnkd.in/gRJGtxfJ

Planning to re-use or re-condition process equipment? Join our live, free session TOMORROW. Our panel will address a few critical factors that need to be evaluated:    C.H.E.C.K. U.P.  Consider the service the equipment was in  Health of equipment (inspection, testing, and verification)  Evaluate key operating envelopes!  Clarity on upgrades and modifications  Knowledge of regulatory compliance  Understanding total cost analysis  Performance and mechanical functionality check    Join us tomorrow: May 15, at 12 pm (MST)! Registration link in comments.     Send us your last minute questions – what other factors would you consider most critical? Write them in the comments and we'll make sure they get answered. Thanks for taking part in this - Forrest Churchill, Theodore Zeiger, PE, Brad Gentry, Mikey Mahoney, and Lyle Landry!

Our team is ready to meet you in the field to talk about your plant needs for work from MOCs to large plant additions. We find that being in the field provides more data than can be obtained on paper for RFQs. Reach out to us and we will find a time to visit. Geoff Amon was busy in Texas last week, and we have Josh Hoeft supporting Oklahoma clients. Where are the most interesting sites you have visited?

MAY 15 | 12:00 to 12:45 PM MST USED EQUIPMENT: NAVIGATE THE RISKS & REWARDS Do you have questions about re-using equipment in your projects? Forrest Churchill, Theodore Zeiger, PE, Mikey Mahoney and Brad Gentry are going to dissect the good, bad, and ugly when repurposing used or reconditioned equipment in your projects. Write your questions or experiences in the comments below. We’ll address them live on May 15th. Condensed 45 minute format - 30 minute roundtable, 15 minute Q&A. ▶ Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gDsq2gwf  P.S. Every registrant will receive a recording to watch in their own time.

At the Carbon Capture Summit this week in Calgary! Forrest Churchill was invited to speak on a panel, discussing the role of CCUS and CDR in achieving Net Zero Emission Targets. Interesting topics being covered by new technology packagers and project developers in the carbon space. Shout out to Johnathon Sipos at Cielo Carbon Solutions for discussing new opportunities outside of the large-scale projects. Johnathon - please share with us in the comments a few insights that you spoke of. Let's discuss the CCUS innovations and challenges ahead - share your views below!

Forrest Churchill spoke on the GPA Midstream stage about compressor station methane emission reduction. His presentation covered:   > methods for evolving standard compressor station designs  > 4 key developments to watch for as the industry evolves   > 3 steps you can start today to get a handle on your emissions    Thank you to the GPA Midstream Association team for a well-organized conference in Dallas!     ▶ You can download Forrest’s presentation on emission reduction, by visiting the Resources page on our website.