BOILERS, PUMPS & VALVES
Gas Recirculation system, which increases the overall efficiency of the boiler up to 98 per cent and also reduce the production of NOx. These ‘quick wins’ can pave the way for
deeper decarbonisation later, by improving system visibility and informing smarter investment decisions.
TAILORED STRATEGIES FOR COMPLEX SITES This kind of blended strategy recognises that every industrial site has unique constraints and opportunities. Space availability, electrical supply capacity, process demands and capital budgets all shape what’s feasible in the near term. Flexibility, both in technology and in planning, is essential for progress, as is selecting the right partners to work with. Finding a supplier that is able to provide a solution best suited to your needs, rather than a solution that is limited to their product range, is an important consideration.
Services that support ongoing optimisation,
“Sales of electric boilers are predicted to rise following the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy“
Equally important is the shift in how
companies think about performance. Traditionally, energy systems were judged largely by capital cost and reliability. Today, lifecycle impact is becoming the key metric. Businesses are increasingly considering how systems will operate and evolve over 10, 15, or even 20 years. This includes the carbon footprint, maintenance demands, upgrade pathways and the ability to integrate with future energy sources.
such as remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance and performance-based service models, are helping industrial sites manage their systems more proactively. Rather than reacting to problems, operators are moving towards continuous improvement, using data to drive decisions and reduce both emissions and operating costs. Our Navinergy digital platform, for example, provides 24/7 boiler room performance monitoring alerting users to deviations in equipment operation and water quality enabling them to take action where required.
SKILLS AND SUSTAINABILITY: A GENERATIONAL SHIFT The drive toward decarbonisation is also reshaping the industrial workforce. As experienced engineers retire, companies are facing growing skills gaps, particularly in low-carbon technologies and digital system
management. At the same time, younger professionals entering the industry are looking for roles that align with their values and offer opportunities to make a real-world impact. Organisations that can demonstrate a clear
commitment to innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence are increasingly well-placed to attract and retain this next generation. This makes the energy transition not just an environmental or economic issue, but a people one.
PLANNING FOR AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE Looking ahead, industrial decarbonisation will be a process of continuous change. New fuels, evolving regulations, and shifting market pressures will all influence the pace and direction of that change. Businesses that embrace this complexity, and that invest in flexible, informed strategies rather than chasing one-off solutions, will be best equipped to lead the transition. In this context, the most valuable partners
are not those pushing a particular product, but those who can help navigate the full range of available technologies and develop coherent, long-term plans. It’s this combination of expertise, adaptability and system thinking that will drive real progress; for businesses, for industry and for the planet.
Babcock Wanson
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