Chemours Earns DOE Recognition for Sustainability Efforts at Corpus Christi Site
The Chemours Company has been honored with the 2025 Better Project Award by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative. The award acknowledges Chemours for a groundbreaking initiative at its Corpus Christi facility that significantly improved energy and water efficiency. By implementing a sophisticated analytical and processing system to facilitate steam condensate return, Chemours successfully reduced both waste and operational expenses.
Project Overview and Goals
Located in Ingleside, Texas—a region currently experiencing a stage 3 drought—the Corpus Christi facility produces Opteon™ YF (R-1234yf), an environmentally friendly refrigerant used in a variety of applications from vehicles to healthcare and the cold supply chain. To address water scarcity and cut down on energy use, Chemours launched a project aimed at recycling condensed steam back into its cogeneration process.
This effort was particularly crucial given South Texas's water challenges. The project's main goal was to maintain high-quality condensate using state-of-the-art monitoring tools, ensuring its safe reintegration into the steam system. This not only led to notable cost and energy savings but also helped alleviate pressure on local water resources.
Methodology and Execution
Chemours kicked off the project by installing Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers to assess the quality of returning condensate. These devices offered real-time data, verified against manual sampling. After confirming success during the initial phase, additional sensors were deployed in late 2023, enabling a significant boost in condensate reuse.
As a result, the facility increased its condensate recovery rate from 17.6% to 57.5%, conserving more than 70 million gallons of water and saving approximately $520,000 annually. Energy consumption also dropped by an estimated 134,000 MMBTU per year, equating to over 7,000 metric tons of CO₂e emissions avoided. The success of this initiative sets a strong precedent for replication at other Chemours locations.
Long-Term Benefits
The accomplishments at the Corpus Christi plant reflect Chemours’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. Through the strategic use of advanced technologies and collaborative efforts, the company is actively contributing to a more sustainable and resource-conscious future.
Click here to know more about Chemours and its sustainability initiatives.
The Chemours Company has been honored with the 2025 Better Project Award by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative. The award acknowledges Chemours for a groundbreaking initiative at its Corpus Christi facility that significantly improved energy and water efficiency. By implementing a sophisticated analytical and processing system to facilitate steam condensate return, Chemours successfully reduced both waste and operational expenses.
Project Overview and Goals
Located in Ingleside, Texas—a region currently experiencing a stage 3 drought—the Corpus Christi facility produces Opteon™ YF (R-1234yf), an environmentally friendly refrigerant used in a variety of applications from vehicles to healthcare and the cold supply chain. To address water scarcity and cut down on energy use, Chemours launched a project aimed at recycling condensed steam back into its cogeneration process.
This effort was particularly crucial given South Texas's water challenges. The project's main goal was to maintain high-quality condensate using state-of-the-art monitoring tools, ensuring its safe reintegration into the steam system. This not only led to notable cost and energy savings but also helped alleviate pressure on local water resources.
Methodology and Execution
Chemours kicked off the project by installing Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzers to assess the quality of returning condensate. These devices offered real-time data, verified against manual sampling. After confirming success during the initial phase, additional sensors were deployed in late 2023, enabling a significant boost in condensate reuse.
As a result, the facility increased its condensate recovery rate from 17.6% to 57.5%, conserving more than 70 million gallons of water and saving approximately $520,000 annually. Energy consumption also dropped by an estimated 134,000 MMBTU per year, equating to over 7,000 metric tons of CO₂e emissions avoided. The success of this initiative sets a strong precedent for replication at other Chemours locations.
Long-Term Benefits
The accomplishments at the Corpus Christi plant reflect Chemours’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. Through the strategic use of advanced technologies and collaborative efforts, the company is actively contributing to a more sustainable and resource-conscious future.
Click here to know more about Chemours and its sustainability initiatives.