Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. This goal is crucial for economic development, environmental sustainability, and improving quality of life worldwide.

Affordable Clean Energy: Abu Qir is steadfastly advancing its energy efficiency initiatives within its facilities. Our ongoing efforts are focused on curbing energy consumption and actively seeking cleaner and more sustainable energy sources to power our production processes.

ENERGY SAVING ACTIVITIES: Electrical Energy Saving Activities:

. Our commitment to reducing energy usage and incorporating clean energy sources aligns with our vision for a greener, more sustainable operation. In the previous years, besides solar energy introduction to the energy mix, we managed to implement multiple energy-saving projects as follows:

• ENERGY SAVING ACTIVITIES:

 

A significant step in energy conservation was the replacement of most lighting systems in plants and administration buildings with energy-efficient LED fixtures. This change involved upgrading more than 2000 fixtures to LED technology, contributing to reduced electricity consumption and increased efficiency.

Abu Qir Fertilizers Company replaced old low-voltage standard motors with high-efficiency IE3 premium motors. This initiative covered approximately 20% of the installed motor base and resulted in reduced energy consumption.

The company also comprehensively reevaluated the lightning protection system for plants and buildings. This assessment led to the installation of a new lightning protection grid, enhancing safety and infrastructure protection.

• SOLAR PANEL PROJECTS

In alignment with Egypt’s Vision 2030, which aims to maximize renewable energy’s participation in the energy mix and reach a target of 42% renewable energy in Egypt’s electrical energy generation by 2035, Abu Qir Fertilizers Company is dedicated to sustainable energy practices. Abu Qir Fertilizers Company has embarked on a transformative journey by integrating solar energy into our energy mix by embarking on the following projects:

since June 2022, project is located on the roof of the company’s social club and has a capacity of 117 kilowatts. The station generates an annual output of 200 MWh. This significant production leads to a yearly reduction of 175 tons in CO2 emissions, demonstrating the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability and clean energy solutions.

Abu Qir Fertilizers Company is processing towards a larger project with a capacity of 2.5 Megawatts, anticipated to generate 3,912 MWh/year. This endeavor is expected to reduce 2,737.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually