Under a pressuring energy situation in Egypt with rising energy costs and insecurity of supply, it was clear to Sidi Kerir Petrochimicals (Sidpec) and Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Company (EZDK) companies’ top management that a serious commitment to improving their energy performance to reduce their overall costs is the way out. Thus, concrete steps have been taken to adopt an EnMS that is compliant with ISO 50001. In order to introduce a structured approach to energy management in their operations, Sidpec and EZDK companies have joined hands with the IEE project. The project has supported Sidpec and EZDK in the implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) compliant with ISO 50001 aiming to improve the company’s Energy Efficiency (EE) performance and reduce their environmental impact.
With UNIDO’s support, Sidpec and EZDK staff were engaged in a process to implement an EnMS compliant with ISO 50001 starting with securing management commitment till third party auditing and certification. The implementation of the EnMS has proven to be both easy and cost effective giving a strong management commitment and the availability of adequate resources.
EZDK Company was able to save about 815,000 MWh equivalent to about 128 Million EGP with a total investment of about 43 Million EGP While Sidpec saved 39,100 MWh equivalent to 7.7 million EGP with a total investment of 180,000 EGP. This clearly highlights UNIDO’s mandate which ensure inclusive and sustainable industrial development and support industries in developing and emerging economies in promoting cost efficiencies and competitiveness in industry.
You can view and download EZDK and Sidpec case studies from the IEE Egypt website: www.ieeegypt.org