A new technology partnership between Energas Technologies and Orcan Energy now enables operators to unlock value from heat that was previously wasted.

Orcan Energy’s efficiency PACK systems use Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology to convert medium- and low-temperature heat — such as exhaust gas, steam, or engine cooling water — into electricity. The compact, containerised modules are plug-and-play and can be added to new or existing facilities with minimal disruption.

For oil & gas operators, typical heat sources include gas engines, turbines, compressors, and fired heaters. By recovering this energy, facilities can generate a portion of their own power requirements, reducing grid dependency and CO₂ emissions. Orcan’s reference projects in Europe show annual electricity generation of several gigawatt-hours per plant and payback periods of around 2–4 years, depending on site conditions.

“Energy efficiency is one of the fastest and most cost-effective paths to decarbonisation,” explains Laetitia Jansen van Vuuren, Product Manager at Energas Technologies. “With Orcan’s technology, local operators can improve sustainability and achieve tangible cost savings using heat that is already available on-site.”

Energas provides complete support — from feasibility studies and heat mapping to installation and after-sales service — ensuring that Orcan’s proven European technology is fully adapted to local industrial needs.

As South Africa works toward energy security and a lower-carbon future, waste-heat-to-power represents a practical, immediately deployable solution for the country’s energy-intensive industries.