Summary of Utility Synergies at Ora Ecopark

Summary

There are a number of utility synergies between various industrial operators in the Ora Ecopark, including exchanges of steam, condensate return, clean cold and warm water, process spill water and a range of electricity transfers. No detailed information is currently available.

Industry

Industry Sector	Specific Industry
Not specified	Not specified

Region

Ora Ecopark, Norway.

Applied Technologies

• Not known

Triple Bottom Line Aspects (direct at operational level)

Economic	Potential savings in energy/water purchase costs Potential savings in disposal costs
Environment	Improved water/energy efficiency and security Avoided impacts (e.g. energy efficiency with associated reduction of greenhouse gases)
Social	Potential employment Greater availability of scheme water for domestic uses

Additional Comments

None.

References

• Thoresen (2000) "Oetsfold Research Foundation: The Ora Ecopark case", Documented as part of the P2005 Programme on Industrial Ecology at NTNU

Last Update

22 January 2007