Jilin Petrochemical’s MTBE plant achieved a new record low in terms of overall energy consumption

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In 2026, during the 25th National \"Safety Production Month,\" everyone is encouraged to talk about safety and to know how to respond in emergency situations; risks and hazards must be identified and addressed. On June 15, reporters learned that the comprehensive energy consumption of Jilin Petrochemical Company’s 120,000 tons per year MTBE production facility has dropped by 17.37% compared to the design specifications, reaching a new historical low. Key indicators such as the yields of primary and secondary products and the loss rates are all better than the design values, indicating that the facility has reached a new level in terms of energy savings, cost reduction, and improved quality and efficiency. Guided by the overall trends in market development, Jilin Petrochemical focuses on the goals of energy conservation and carbon reduction as well as improving quality and efficiency. By optimizing the heating mode of Tower T1104, the plant’s steam consumption was reduced by 36% compared to the design values, while electricity consumption was cut by 45% relative to the design levels, resulting in a significant improvement in energy utilization efficiency. The successful completion of this process calibration fully demonstrates the plant’s strong capability to operate at full capacity in a stable manner and to implement precise control measures. It is also a vivid example of Jilin Petrochemical’s efforts to tap into its internal potential, improve efficiency through better management, and achieve energy savings through technological upgrades.