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Bio-Tech Company Injects Life Into Their Energy Efficiency

Northmore Gordon worked closely with a Singapore- based manufactuer of precision equipment over 2021 to complete an Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment for New Ventures (EEOA-NV) as required by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA). The complex requirements of the Program were fully met and the report submitted so our customer would receive Development Consent. In addition, NG identified practical energy saving opportunities that are now being implemented as part of the new-build. 

The Client 

The Client has been established in Singapore for many years, with manufacturing operations. The operation involves creation of precision, high quality parts in 

a clean-room environment for a specific end-use. It is supported by utilities including compressed air, boiler, air conditioning and chiller systems, centralised extraction systems, and cooling towers. 

The Project 

To meet the requirements of the Energy Conservation Act, potential new ventures or major expansion of sites in Singapore that use over 54 TJ per annum need to undergo an Energy Efficiency Opportunity Assessment on the design. 

The upgrades proposed and included in the final design included high efficiency motors for compressors, an improved clean room control strategy, high efficiency motors for fans in MAUs/exhausts/ovens, CO2 sensor controls, high efficiency chillers, lighting controls, and solar PVSolar Photovoltaic. 

Key Facts 

Challenges 

Additional Benefits 

Our Role 

Northmore Gordon worked very hard to complete the work to the standard required by the NEA in the line with the development timeframe. This included working with the design team, architects, and M&E contractors through the difficulties of restrictions that occurred in 2020 due to Covid lockdowns. The work included a detailed base case energy balance, detailed analysis of the design, identification of energy efficiency opportunities in conjunction with the Client, completion of the NEA’s report template, and achieving sign-off by the Client stakeholders and the NEA. 

The Client has been established in Singapore for many years, with manufacturing operations. The operation involves creation of precision, high quality parts in a clean-room environment for a specific end-use.

Industry

Biotechnology

Location

Singapore

Craig Morgan

Sales & Marketing Director

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What did Northmore Gordon help this Singapore-based bio-tech company achieve?

Northmore Gordon worked with a Singapore-based manufacturer of precision equipment during 2021 to complete an Energy Efficiency Opportunities Assessment for New Ventures (EEOA-NV), as required by Singapore's National Environment Agency (NEA). The requirements of the program were fully met and the report was submitted so the customer could receive Development Consent. Northmore Gordon also identified practical energy saving opportunities now being implemented as part of the new-build.

Who is the client in this case study and what do they do?

The client is a bio-tech/precision equipment manufacturer established in Singapore for many years. Their operation involves creating precision, high-quality parts in a clean-room environment for a specific end-use, supported by utilities including compressed air, boiler, air conditioning and chiller systems, centralised extraction systems, and cooling towers. The industry is listed as Biotechnology, located in Singapore.

Why was the EEOA-NV required for this project?

Under Singapore's Energy Conservation Act, potential new ventures or major expansions of sites in Singapore that use over 54 TJ per annum must undergo an Energy Efficiency Opportunity Assessment on the design.

What upgrades were included in the final design?

The final design included high efficiency motors for compressors, an improved clean room control strategy, high efficiency motors for fans in MAUs/exhausts/ovens, CO2 sensor controls, high efficiency chillers, lighting controls, and solar PV (Solar Photovoltaic).

What were the estimated annual savings from the project compared to the base design?

Compared to the base design, the estimated annual savings included 5,660 GJ of energy per annum, 641 tCO2e of carbon abatement, and approximately $236,000 in OPEX savings.

What were the project's CAPEX and payback period?

The project had an estimated CAPEX of approximately $343,000 and an estimated payback period of approximately 1.5 years.

What challenges did the client face during this project?

The client faced competitive pressures to provide high-quality services with strict quality controls while minimising operating costs, energy bills represented a substantial cost to operations, and any new equipment proposed needed approval from their international parent company before it could be used.

What additional benefits resulted from the project beyond direct energy savings?

Additional benefits included lower running costs when the new facility is built and optimised ventilation rates.

What was Northmore Gordon's specific role in this project?

Northmore Gordon worked to complete the assessment to the standard required by the NEA within the development timeframe, collaborating with the design team, architects, and M&E contractors despite difficulties caused by Covid lockdown restrictions in 2020. The work included a detailed base case energy balance, detailed analysis of the design, identification of energy efficiency opportunities with the client, completion of the NEA's report template, and achieving sign-off from both the client stakeholders and the NEA.

Who is the Northmore Gordon contact associated with this case study?

Craig Morgan, Sales & Marketing Director, is the contact listed for this case study.

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