KBC (A Yokogawa Company) has been honoured with the 2025 LARTC Award for Digital Technology Provider of the Year for its cutting-edge Visual MESA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management (VM-GEM) software.
The Latin American Refining Technology Conference (LARTC) Awards of Excellence celebrates outstanding achievements across the region’s downstream industry—acknowledging refineries, engineers, and technologies driving operational and environmental progress.
This recognition underscores KBC’s innovation and measurable impact in helping a leading Latin American refiner reduce energy intensity and meet its decarbonization goals through advanced digital technology.
Driving Real-Time Emissions Intelligence
As refineries face stricter environmental regulations and evolving carbon-pricing frameworks, VM-GEM helps them stay compliant. It empowers operators to quantify, monitor, and control greenhouse gas emissions in real time.
The TÜV Rheinland-certified and ISO-compliant solution continuously tracks Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions—including CO₂, CO, NOx, SO₂, particulates, and VOCs—across complex energy systems. It also simplifies ESG reporting and ensures compliance with global sustainability standards.
Proven Results Across the Refining Sector
Deployments of VM-GEM software have delivered remarkable outcomes, including:
*6% reduction in electricity consumption
*268,000-ton reduction in CO₂ emissions
*41% reduction in sulfur emissions
“Visual MESA GEM transforms emissions data from static reports into live operational intelligence,” said Dr. Carlos Ruiz, Visual MESA Project Champion at KBC. “By connecting fuel data, combustion performance, and emissions behavior, operators can make real-time decisions that embed sustainability into daily operations.”
Seamless Integration with KBC’s Digital Ecosystem
VM-GEM forms part of the Visual MESA Energy Management System, integrating seamlessly within KBC’s broader digital ecosystem. By combining advanced software solutions with deep domain expertise, KBC enables refiners to implement scalable, data-driven decarbonization strategies.
Commitment to a Low-Carbon Future
As per the press release, the award reaffirms KBC’s mission of Bringing Decarbonization to Life®. The company leverages digitalization, automation, and advanced analytics to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. It also drives improved emissions performance across the global refining industry.
