Unlock Economic & Environmental Gains with Advanced Process Control

Discover how SARAS achieved 10% steam savings and cut CO₂ emissions by 6,200 tonnes/year, with ROI in under six months.

About the Case Study

In this exclusive case study, learn how Sarlux, a subsidiary of the Saras Group and one of the Mediterranean’s largest refineries, partnered with Honeywell Process Solutions to implement advanced process control (APC) technology that transformed their operations.

Faced with growing pressure to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, Sarlux deployed Honeywell Profit™ Suite R502 on its FORMEX units to optimise the production of high-purity benzene, toluene, and xylene. The result? A dramatic improvement in operational efficiency, product quality, and sustainability performance.

What You’ll Learn

• Strategic Drivers: Why energy efficiency and emissions reduction became top priorities for SARAS.
• Technical Innovation: How autonomous APC applications optimised solvent-to-extract and internal reflux-to-feed ratios.

Quantifiable Impact:

• 10% total steam savings across key plant sections
• 6,200 tonnes/year reduction in Scope 1 CO₂ emissions
• ROI achieved in less than six months

Customer Insight:

“We believe in advanced process control.”
Sonia Sulis, Advanced Control Department Supervisor, Sarlux

Why It Matters

This case study is a must-read for professionals in refining, petrochemicals and energy sectors looking to:

• Reduce operational costs
• Meet sustainability targets
• Improve product quality
• Accelerate ROI through automation and optimisation

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