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on a broad array of heat integration options that could possibly replace the gas used for LNG regasification . Additionally , to lower our electricity usage , we harness the power of Dragon Energy ’ s 18,500 solar panels , which I mentioned earlier . On a sunny day , these panels empower us to produce ten megawatts . With the wind turbines we plan to install next year , we will be able to generate an additional 15 megawatts of renewable energy . Battery storage is also being considered as part of our long-term strategy . Together , these initiatives make a significant contribution to reducing our Scope 2 emissions as we strive towards achieving Net Zero ,” he adds .
Taking this a step further , Dragon is also actively tackling Scope 3 emissions , which results from activities throughout the entire value chain beyond its direct control . Simon provides us with a better understanding of what these emissions entail and how Dragon addresses them : “ If we supply gas to a power station , then that power station considers it as their Scope 1 emissions , but for us , it falls under Scope 3 emissions . In essence , our Scope 3 emissions are generated when our customers burn our LNG in their industrial sites , homes , etc . At Dragon , we have several initiatives in place to reduce these Scope 3 emissions . For instance , if RWE capture their
CO 2 and return it to us through a pipeline , we can liquify it and ship it off to sequestration sites . Thus , if all of RWE ’ s gas turbines were equipped with carbon capture technology and we caught all that CO 2
, it would effectively reduce our Scope 3 emissions to zero . These advancements mark an exciting era for sectorial decarbonisation and our operations at Dragon ,” he ends .
By continuously coming up with ingenious ideas to enhance the environmental friendliness of the energy industry , such as integrating CO 2 capture with RWE , Dragon is poised to drastically reduce emissions both internally and externally , within the South Wales Industrial Cluster and Milford Haven . Through groundbreaking heat exchange technologies and innovative industry collaboration models , the company plays a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable future . ■
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