Refineries
Excellence in refineries with specialised gases
BUSE is your partner in advancing refinery operations with a reliable supply of high-quality CO2, argon, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Leveraging over 130 years of gas supply expertise, we ensure your operations are safe, efficient, and compliant with the highest environmental standards. Trust BUSE to fuel your success and support sustainable development in the refining industry.
Main challenges for gas customers in the refineries sector
Navigating the complex landscape of safety regulations and ensuring compliance is paramount due to the high-risk environments in refineries.
Maximising productivity while minimising downtime and operational costs, especially in processes that are intensive in gas consumption.
Ensuring the purity and precision of gases used in refining processes to maintain product quality and prevent costly errors or reprocessing.
Managing emissions and implementing sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and meet regulatory standards.
Insights on refineries and the impact of high-quality gases
High-quality gases can accelerate refining processes, reduce energy consumption, and increase throughput without compromising safety.
Using precise and pure gases ensures that chemical reactions within the refining process are controlled and consistent, resulting in higher quality end-products.
Proper use of inert gases like nitrogen can significantly improve operational safety by reducing the risk of fire and explosions in volatile environments.
Positioning BUSE products to refineries
CO2
Utilised in refining for its properties as a solvent and for enhanced oil recovery techniques, CO2 helps in optimising oil extraction and processing efficiencies.
Argon
Employed to provide an inert atmosphere during the welding of refinery equipment, argon ensures strong and clean welds in pipeline construction and maintenance.
Nitrogen
Nitrogen is crucial for creating inert atmospheres, purging, and blanketing operations in refineries, significantly enhancing safety and process efficiency.
O2 (Oxygen)
Oxygen is used to improve combustion in refining processes, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of operations.
Key BUSE stats
100m+
litres of gas a year
250,000
no. of annual cylinders filled
250
years of knowledge
15,000
cylinder packs