Strategic Energy Transition
Grid, solar, storage optimization with DECA®—unlocking business value, not just compliance
The Transition Challenge
Energy transition is often framed as a compliance burden: reduce emissions, adopt renewables, report ESG metrics. But for industrial operators, the real question is: How can we decarbonize while creating business value—not destroying it?
Our Approach
We model energy-mass-economic flows to identify transition pathways that unlock value:
- →Shift from diesel generation to grid + solar + storage—reducing operating cost while cutting emissions
- →Free up constrained resources (diesel, natural gas) for higher-value uses (export, chemical feedstock)
- →Optimize energy configurations across operational scenarios (seasonal demand, feed variability, market price fluctuations)
- →Build business cases that show decarbonization as an investment, not a cost center
DECA®: Decarbonization Ecosystem Assessment
Proprietary Methodology
DECA® is Knar Global's framework for modeling energy transition scenarios that integrate:
- Energy Flows: Grid availability, renewable generation profiles, storage dispatch, backup requirements
- Mass Flows: Production volumes, feedstock consumption, emissions accounting
- Economic Flows: Capital investment, operating costs, revenue impacts, carbon pricing exposure
The tool enables scenario exploration across thousands of configurations—grid connection strategies, solar sizing, storage capacity, operational dispatch rules—identifying pathways that maximize NPV while achieving emissions targets.
Case Study: Amazon Region Oil Production Facility
Context
An oil production facility in Ecuador's Amazon region was historically powered by diesel generators. Diesel consumption reduced oil available for sale and created high operating costs. Emission reduction mandates added regulatory pressure.
DECA® Analysis
Modeled energy transition scenarios including:
- Grid connection from national transmission system
- Solar photovoltaic array sized for daytime load
- Battery storage for evening demand and grid outage backup
- Diesel generators retained for emergency redundancy
Business Value Unlocked
By eliminating diesel generation, the facility freed up 3.4 million barrels of oil for sale over the project lifetime. This revenue increase—combined with reduced operating costs—created a business case with 18-month payback period.
Emissions dropped 85%. The project was financed as a profit center, not an ESG obligation.
What DECA® Delivers
Scenario Library
Thousands of energy configuration options evaluated across capital cost, operating cost, emissions, and reliability
NPV Optimization
Identify pathways that maximize financial returns while achieving emissions targets
Risk Quantification
Model sensitivity to grid reliability, renewable intermittency, fuel price volatility, carbon pricing
Implementation Roadmap
Phased transition plan with capital staging, operational adjustments, and performance validation milestones