## What does it take to future-proof energy and chemical operations for the ecological transformation? ### Energy and chemical sectors: navigating the dual mandate The energy & gas and chemical sectors, from upstream exploration and production to the refining and chemical manufacturing industries, operate at the intersection of economic performance and environmental responsibility, facing a dual mandate: maintaining economic viability while actively advancing the energy transition. ### Limiting environmental impact and ensuring sustainability Decarbonization is no longer optional, it is a business imperative. Companies must reduce emissions across their operations, including methane leaks in upstream oil & gas, while responsibly managing critical resources such as water and energy, particularly in water-stressed regions. Beyond regulatory compliance, social acceptability has become a key driver, with stakeholders demanding greater transparency to build trust within local communities and ecosystems. ### Reducing costs to stay competitive In an industry defined by intense competition and highly volatile prices, cost reduction is essential to survival. Achieving operational and energy efficiency is critical to preserving margins without compromising performance or safety standards. ### Optimizing production yield and asset reliability Maximizing output while extending the lifespan of industrial assets is a constant priority. Optimizing production yield and ensuring asset reliability allow companies to protect their investments, minimize downtime, and sustain long-term operational performance. Meeting these interconnected challenges requires integrated, innovative solutions that align profitability with sustainability: turning constraints into opportunities for long-term resilience and growth. 10% **The energy sector accounts for roughly 10% of global freshwater withdrawals****.****\*** [Contact us](#contact) ## Energy and chemicals challenges ### Optimizing Water as a Strategic Asset Water is an essential, indispensable element driving the energy and chemical industries. Used in diverse forms such as high-pressure steam, circulating cooling water in refining and petrochemical facilities, or produced as a byproduct upstream its specific qualities are fundamental to every critical stage of the industrial process. Responsible water management requires balancing operational demands with the essential water requirements of local populations and surrounding ecosystems, making water stewardship integral to sustainable industrial operations.  ### Decarbonizing oil & gas and chemical operations Decarbonizing industrial steam is central to a sustainable energy transition for the Oil & Gas and chemical industries, as it is mission-critical for facility operations. With tightening regulations and shifting markets, securing low-carbon thermal energy is a strategic necessity, not an optional initiative. Integrating decarbonized energy is key to long-term competitiveness, regulatory resilience, and future-readiness in a carbon-constrained economy.  ### Turning waste into value with total compliance From upstream oil & gas operations to refining and petrochemical facilities, the energy and chemical industries face critical waste management challenges. These include the specialized handling and proper containment of hazardous waste (such as cuttings, tank bottoms, and sludge), alongside the control of air emissions like VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and GHGs. Also, organizations must mitigate severe environmental risks from leaks and spills, adhere strictly to global regulatory standards, and prioritize waste minimization through operational efficiency and circular economy principles.   ## Our tailored solutions for energy and chemicals sectors Energy and chemical companies need partners that have expertise and ability to keep pace and evolve with the ever changing operational landscape. Veolia provides integrated, global solutions for the energy and chemical sectors, drawing on years of international experience across all geographies. Our offerings address the needs of the entire value chain, encompassing upstream exploration and production, refining, and chemical manufacturing. 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Decarbonization & energy transition - **Accelerating decarbonization:** Help our customers decarbonize by securing low-carbon thermal energy solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. - **Ensuring industrial continuity:** Improve asset reliability and optimize energy flows, allowing facilities to maintain peak output while advancing their energy transition goals. ### 2. Water security & resource circularity - **Responsible water stewardship:** Optimize the water cycle and recycle process water, significantly reducing freshwater consumption in water-stressed regions. This balances industrial demand with ecosystem needs, safeguarding your production and ensuring long-term water availability. - **Turning waste into resources:** Apply circular economy principles by recovering and valorizing by-products, transforming them into reusable resources to reduce your ecological footprint and minimize raw material dependency. ### 3. Risk mitigation & compliance - **Advanced environmental protection:** Provide specialized handling of hazardous waste and manage complex emissions to mitigate risks and protect the surrounding environment. - **Regulatory & social license to operate:** Ensure full compliance with global regulations and support transparent ESG reporting, strengthening social acceptability and community trust. ***“*** ***The energy and chemical sectors stand at a defining crossroads: tightening regulations, volatile markets, and environmental expectations are no longer obstacles to navigate around they are the very forces reshaping competitive advantage. At Veolia, we believe that every regulatory constraint carries within it the seed of an operational opportunity. Our mission is to help our customers turn that pressure into performance.*** ***”*** Christophe MEILLER **Vice-President - Energy & Chemicals, Veolia** ## They did it!  Beijing — ### China Beijing Yanshan Petrochemicals complex Veolia supports Sinopec in reducing the environmental impact of the[ Beijing Yanshan PetroChemicals complex](/en/industries/pekin-optimiser-cycle-eau-complexe-petrochimique-durable "In Beijing, Optimizing the Water Cycle for a Sustainable Petrochemical Complex") through innovative water management solutions.  Abu Dhabi — ### United Arab Emirates Hazardous waste treatment from the Middle East’s largest refinery Veolia is supporting the ecological transition of the [region’s largest industrial complex](/en/industries/processing-and-recovering-hazardous-industrial-waste-middle-easts-largest-refinery-abu-dhabi "Processing and recovering hazardous industrial waste from the Middle East’s largest refinery in Abu Dhabi") through hazardous waste treatment, circular economy solutions, and local energy recovery initiatives. This vast industrial complex is driving its ecological transition through [circular economy](/en/resources/circular-economy "How do we encourage the circular economy and conserve resources?") and local [energy recovery](/en/waste/recovering-energy-wastes "Recovering energy from waste")  Port Arthur — ### United States of America Hazardous waste treatment using artificial intelligence To meet the needs of industrial players, Veolia operates a [hazardous waste treatment facility in Texas](/en/industries/managing-hazardous-industrial-waste-port-arthur-response-evolving-regulations "Managing hazardous industrial waste in Port Arthur in response to evolving regulations"), capable of eliminating 99.99% of pollutants using cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven digital solutions.  Chongqing — ### China Using cogeneration to supply steam to more than 80 factories We operate a[ cogeneration](/en/solutions/cogeneration-and-environmental-performance "Cogeneration and environmental performance") power plant at the Chongqing Changshou Chemical Industrial Park, designed to meet local manufacturers’ growing demand for energy and provide a secure supply of steam for industrial uses. The plant has been supplying steam to over 80 factories since 2013.  ARNHEM — ### Netherlands Contribute to developing an “eco-industrial park” In Arnhem, we are involved in the development of the Industriepark Kleefse Waard, a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and waste-free industrial park. We supply clean electricity, heat and steam to industries from a [biomass](/en/solutions/biomass-valorization "Biomass valorization")-fired plant. We also treat the wastewater.  TIANJIN — ### China Maximizing water reuse in a part of the world subject to severe water stress In 2007, we were tasked by one of China’s leading chemical companies, Tianjin Soda, to design, finance, build and operate all water-related installations at its Tianjin plant. Over 150,000 cubic meters of water pass through the site’s three [cooling circuits](/en/solutions/industrial-cooling-systems "Industrial cooling systems") every hour. We guarantee safe, reliable and cost-effective operations at the plant. And we also optimize water use, with a 60% [water reuse](/en/solutions/wastewater-reuse "Wastewater reuse") rate that limits the impact on local water resources.  #### Addressing the new challenges of the Energy and Chemical Industries 29 March 2024 [ Addressing the new challenges of the Energy and Chemical Industries ( PDF - 2.86 MB ) ](/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/10/energy-chemical-industries-veolia-10102024.pdf "Addressing the new challenges of the Energy and Chemical Industries") You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. - Current Your Profile - Submit - Send I am Industrial Other ## Status message This form is reserved for industrial contacts. If your request does not concern an industrial activity, we invite you to use the contact channel best suited to your needs. By completing this form, you give your consent to the collection and use of the personal data that concern you. 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