The IMC “Industrial Modernization Center” and EOS “Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality” in cooperation with the IEE Project in Egypt affiliated to UNIDO launched a series of awareness workshops for disseminating EnMS “Energy Management System” concepts in the industrial sector. These workshops took place on Wednesday, 17th September and the 1st of October 2014 at IMC premises.
The objective of these workshops was raising the awareness of decision makers in ceramics, cement, metallurgical industries and chemicals industries’ on EnMS and its implementation as well as the benefits and opportunities for saving energy in their facilities.
Engineer Ahmed Taha, Executive Director of IMC started his speech by ensuring that IMC since its foundation, has been focusing on fostering its ties with different international organizations of similar mandate. Eng. Ahmed Taha praised the efforts exerted in launching these workshops which is considered an outcome of transferring international experiences gained through IEE project as well as building national cadres capable of implementing EnMS in the industrial sector, which in turn will place the Egyptian industry on the international competitiveness map.
Dr. Hassan Abdel Meguid, Chairman of EOS stated that with the aggravation of the energy problem in the country, it is a must to find non-traditional solutions. One of these solutions is the implementation of EnMS inside industrial facilities. Since EOS is the competent and official body responsible for standardization activities, quality and industrial metrology, this workshop reflects the responsibility of EOS in energy efficiency.
Engineer Hasssan Abel Salam, Energy Manager of Royal Ceramics company praised the role of IEE and its positive impact on the company, he assured that the company will be capable to save 10% from electricity and 5% from the natural gas during the implementation of EnMS in the company. He also observed a big shift towards workers attitude in the factory and their keenness to save energy which is reflected on energy consumption.
The UNIDO commits to develop institutional capacity building, implementation and monitoring of industrial energy efficiency policies and programmes, including energy management standards. The IEE project follows the UNIDO approach by developing a training of trainers program for IMC and EOS participants to enable them in sharing and implementing EnMS in the industrial sector.