Case Study: a leading North American protein producer saves 25% in energy costs with C3 AI Process Optimization

a leading, vertically integrated North American protein producer saves 25% in energy costs with C3.ai

A leading, vertically integrated North American protein producer faced significant challenges in managing the energy consumption of its ammonia refrigeration systems, which were essential yet costly to operate. Due to stringent regulations, plants ran compressors at full capacity and lacked the analytical tools to optimize performance. The company partnered with C3.ai to implement C3 AI Process Optimization to address this.

C3.ai configured and deployed its AI-enabled application within 24 weeks, providing operators with a comprehensive view of the system and the capability to predict consumption loads and recommend optimal process setpoints. The initial deployment demonstrated over 25% in energy cost savings for the refrigeration systems. C3.ai's solution is anticipated to deliver up to $9 million in annual economic benefit when scaled across the company's operational footprint.