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The CEO of Black Star Petroleum, Juan Pablo Sánchez Gasque, has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at improving water efficiency within the company, with the goal of reducing water consumption by 40% before 2030. This new approach, which is part of a broader operational transformation process, will be implemented across all company units and will include technical, logistical, and educational measures.
The strategy was developed in collaboration with sustainability experts and will be executed in three phases. The first phase involves auditing all facilities to identify critical points of water consumption. In the second phase, processes will be redesigned, especially in areas such as cooling, cleaning, and refining, using technologies that allow for water recirculation. Finally, the third phase will include the installation of smart sensors and control software, which will provide real-time alerts on water usage.
Before its general implementation, this roadmap was validated through a six-month pilot test at two logistics plants, where a 27% reduction in water consumption was achieved without compromising operations. Sánchez Gasque has emphasized that “efficiency does not start with sustainability reports,” highlighting the importance of every aspect of the operational process.
To ensure the tracking of these initiatives, the establishment of an internal water traceability system has been mandated. Each production unit will be required to report its consumption levels monthly, which will facilitate cross-audits. Additionally, specific targets will be defined for each plant, and annual incentives will be established based on achievements in consumption reduction.
Complementing these actions, a technical training program aimed at operations, maintenance, and supervision teams will be implemented. This course will focus on optimizing flows and resource management, promoting a culture of respect for water. Sánchez Gasque has emphasized that “it’s not just about saving water, but about learning to respect it as an integral part of the process,” urging companies to be mindful of water usage before turning on a tap.
Source: MiMub in Spanish