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Kanin Energy is an experienced and innovative waste heat to power project developer, providing the expertise and resources to help our corporate partners turn their waste heat into something valuable.

Industries We work with

Cement

Natural Gas

Metals

Biomass

Refineries

Hydrogen

Glass

Chemicals & fertilizer

Waste Heat to Power

Generating Electricity from Waste Heat

Many industrial processes vent flue gas that contains a significant amount of wasted energy that can be converted into electricity. Kanin contributes carbon-free baseload electricity generation, thereby offsetting power produced from fossil fuels. Of all the energy produced and consumed to do ‘work’, up to 58% is lost in the form of waste heat during industrial processes. The ability to capture wasted energy and produce Waste Heat to Power (WHP) is viable in many different industries. WHP is zero-emission generation powered by heat from industrial processes and equipment that would otherwise be lost to the environment.

Kanin is technology agnostic, focusing primarily on the deployment of WHP best-in-class Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems to convert some of that wasted energy into valuable, baseload electricity. ORC turbines are closed loop systems using an organic fluid that heats up to drive a turbine. Offering a bundled solution, Kanin brings together the expertise, equipment and capital partners required to execute, paying the host facility for their wasted heat and generating green, baseload power with no additional CO2 emissions. Since these systems are fuel-flexible they can be modified to work with renewable fuels as they become available at scale, including hydrogen.

WHP Conversion process

Waste heat to power conversion process
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT & DATA
Natural Gas Compressor Station Example

Natural gas compressor stations move natural gas around the continent and produce a significant amount of wasted energy. These compressor stations use gas turbines – essentially modified aircraft jet engines – tied to mechanical compressors to maintain pressure in the pipeline. They usually burn natural gas, and more than half of the energy goes up the stack as wasted energy. Kanin uses Organic Rankine Cycle systems to convert some of that wasted energy baseload carbon-free electricity.

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Sample Project Highlights
Turbine Model Rolls Royce RB211
ORC Electrical Power 8.2 MW
Cost to Host $0
Revenue to Host $350,000 per year
CO2 Avoided 40,250 tonnes per year
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Kanin energy works with cement plants

Cement

Waste heat is generated in the process of transforming raw materials into clinker for concrete. Kilns heat materials to over 2,500 degrees F, or roughly 1,370 degrees C.

Kanin Energy works with Natural Gas Stations

Natural Gas

Natural gas compressor stations have consistent heat at high temperatures and offer simple and safe integration

Kanin Works with Iron and Steel Industries

Metals

Examples include aluminum, iron, and steel. Processes in the steel industry from primary ore processing to recycling and rolling, emit large quantities of waste heat.

Annealing, reheat, blast and electric arc furnaces have high quality waste heat.

Biomass

Pellet plants use heat that is typically fueled by natural gas to dry biomass. A waste heat recovery unit can decrease natural gas use and save on energy.

Refineries Kanin

Refineries

There are several opportunities to capture waste heat such as flash coolers, diesel hydrotreating units, olefins, hydrocracker units as well as many other opportunities.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen

WHP facilities support Hydrogen by creating carbon-free energy that can be used to produce Hydrogen.

Glass

Glass manufacturing has consistent high temperature heat. WHP systems can be integrated to decrease scope 1 and scope 2 emissions.

Chemicals and Fertilizer

Chemicals and Fertilizer

Chemicals, polymers, and fertilizers have crackers and many other components that make the industry a great candidate for decarbonization through waste heat to power.

Kanin’s CEO Amongst 2023 CPA Achievement Award Winners

CPA Alberta is pleased to announce the 2023 Achievement Award recipients. These outstanding CPAs embody the core principles of the CPA profession: integrity, expertise, and commitment. Their contributions and accomplishments bring honour to the profession and strengthen the reputation of all CPAs. Congratulations to all 2023 Achievement Award recipients!

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