Trigeneration Transforms Cheese Manufacturing Efficiency in Tunisia

Land’or, a key player in the Tunisian cheese industry, has made a strategic choice by adopting the trigeneration solution to optimize its energy operations. Land’Or’s choice to partner with Clarke Energy for the supply, design, installation and maintenance of its trigeneration plant represents a significant step towards more efficient, sustainable and economically advantageous cheese production .

By combining diversified energy benefits with a long-term partnership, Land’or is positioned to thrive in a competitive environment while making a positive contribution to the environment. The Land’Or trigeneration plant is equipped with an INNIO Jenbacher type JMS 416 gas engine powered by natural gas, with an electrical power of 1.2 MWe, with a thermal capacity of 574 kWth and a cooling capacity of 600 kWf.

Multi-Purpose Power Generation: Electricity, Heat, and Cooling (CCHP)
Trigeneration allows Land’or to simultaneously generate electricity, heat in the form of steam at 9 bars produced by the boiler, and cold in the form of chilled water. This versatility meets the plant’s multiple energy needs.

Rapid Cheese Cooling Solution:
The trigeneration plant also incorporates an absorption unit to produce cooling, i.e. 600 kWf of chilled water. This cooling is essential to regulate and improve product quality Obtained. By using waste heat for cooling, the plant reduces the need for energy-intensive traditional cooling methods, further reducing operational expenses;

Reduction of production costs:
The in-house production of electricity, heating and cooling reduces dependence on external energy sources, thus minimizing production costs and strengthening Land’or’s competitiveness in the market. The residual gases from the trigeneration can be exploited for other thermal needs, thus minimizing energy waste and contributing to the reduction of operational costs.

Environmental responsibility:
Trigeneration, by using waste heat to produce cold, is part of an environmentally friendly approach by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing Land’Or’s commitment to sustainability. This positions Land’Or as an environmentally conscious company  that is in line with sustainable standards.

Long-term partnership with Clarke Energy:
Clarke Energy provides ongoing monitoring and support of the trigeneration plant with a long-term maintenance contract. Clarke Energy’s after-sales service teams in Tunisia support Land’Or to achieve the highest level of availability of the trigeneration plant to ensure optimal performance, maximizes the life of the plant, and provides peace of mind to Land’or.