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Egypt Takes Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency, Saves $42M Annually

An oil refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An oil refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egypt Takes Measures to Improve Energy Efficiency, Saves $42M Annually

An oil refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An oil refinery in Alexandria, Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egypt has managed to save EGP813 million ($42.4 million) annually by adopting measures to improve the energy efficiency in 31 petroleum companies.

In a statement on Monday, the Petroleum Ministry said the country’s petroleum and mineral resources sector is implementing an integrated work program to improve energy efficiency in all petroleum work sites and headquarters.

The move comes in line with the Fourth Program for Rationalizing and Improving Energy Efficiency within the Petroleum Sector Development and Modernization Project.

The Ministry said there are several ongoing investment projects to raise the energy efficiency, with total investments amounting to about $1.5 billion, to achieve energy savings and reduce carbon dioxide emissions at the Suez Oil Processing Company (SOPC) and the Dahshour compressor station at the Egyptian Natural Gas Company (GASCO).

Five technical reviews of energy efficiency are also currently being carried out, in cooperation with the European Union and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the Assiut National Oil Processing Company (ANOPC) and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC).

They aim to open up new opportunities that could help in implementing investment projects to improve energy efficiency, the statement added.

Egypt has also joined the Global Methane Pledge Energy Pathway, through which it will seek to boost efforts to reduce methane emissions from the petroleum sector.

In June, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced that his country joined the Global Methane Pledge initiative.

Based on the expertise and funding provided by the initiative, Egypt, in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), is “currently carrying out assessments and measurements of methane and volatile organic compound emissions from oil and natural gas facilities in seven sites affiliated with GASCO, Rashid, Egyptian LNG, Pharaonic Petroleum Company (PhPC), and Petroleum Pipelines Company (PPC) to determine measures and projects to reduce these emissions.”

The Ministry is also studying a plan to establish a center to improve energy efficiency and operational performance.

During the fifth Edition of Egypt Petroleum Show (EGYPS 2022), the Engineering for Petroleum and Process Industries Company (Enppi), Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM) and JICA signed a memorandum of understanding to benefit from the international best practices in this regard, particularly in Japan, India and Thailand, the statement explained.

The statement further noted that Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla issued a decision to form the higher committee for rationalizing and improving energy efficiency in the petroleum sector.

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Saudi Minister of Industry: Geological Survey Authority to Play Key Role in Mining Over Next 25 Years

Prince Saud and the Minister of Industry during the Authority's ceremony. (Makkah Region)
Prince Saud and the Minister of Industry during the Authority's ceremony. (Makkah Region)
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Saudi Minister of Industry: Geological Survey Authority to Play Key Role in Mining Over Next 25 Years

Prince Saud and the Minister of Industry during the Authority's ceremony. (Makkah Region)
Prince Saud and the Minister of Industry during the Authority's ceremony. (Makkah Region)

Saudi Arabia’s Geological Survey Authority plays a vital role in uncovering the earth’s reserves of metals such as gold, zinc, and copper. According to Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, this role is set to expand significantly in the next 25 years as the Authority becomes central to advancing the mining sector.

Alkhorayef emphasized the commitment to continuing geological survey and exploration projects, providing critical data to investors. He highlighted initiatives launched by the Authority to transform the mining sector into the third pillar of the national economy.

The minister was speaking during a ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Saudi Geological Survey Authority. The event, held under the patronage of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of the Makkah Province, was inaugurated by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the region, in the presence of senior officials and distinguished guests.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Alkhorayef noted the significant influx of investment in Saudi Arabia’s mining sector.

“There is now a large number of investment applications in the mining sector. We are collaborating with other government entities to ensure site allocations for investors,” he said.

He added that new agreements are being signed daily, both for expansions by existing investors and for new entrants to the sector.

The data obtained from geological surveys and the Authority’s digital platform has positioned Saudi Arabia as a prime destination for mining investments,’ he stressed.

“The results we achieve through geological surveys and accurate data collection make Saudi Arabia a key focus for companies seeking to expand in the mining sector to secure future resource supplies,” added Alkhorayef.

He also underscored efforts to verify data through additional sampling and by concentrating on areas with the richest deposits, which enhances the credibility of Saudi mining data globally.

Saudi Arabia has implemented extensive geological survey projects, covering over 85% of the country’s territory through advanced geophysical and geochemical techniques.

Alkhorayef highlighted the General Geological Survey Program and the initiative to build a National Geological Data Repository. These efforts have increased the estimated value of the Kingdom’s untapped mineral resources from SAR 4.9 trillion in 2016 to SAR 9.4 trillion at the beginning of 2024.

At the ceremony, the Deputy Governor of Makkah Province unveiled the Saudi Geological Survey Authority’s new logo, reflecting its geological identity and ongoing efforts to map the Kingdom’s resources while promoting cultural and environmental awareness. The event also included recognition for the Authority’s founding committee members and ceremony sponsors.

Alkhorayef noted that the Authority has completed more than 500 specialized projects across various earth science fields. These include geological mapping at various scales, mineral exploration, geophysical, geochemical, and marine surveys, geological hazard monitoring and mitigation, and mining research and studies.

He pointed to the Authority’s emphasis on developing its human resources, recognizing that their dedication and expertise have been pivotal to its success and to earning widespread acclaim for its accomplishments.

In his remarks marking the Authority’s 25th anniversary, Alkhorayef acknowledged the significant national efforts in exploring mineral wealth over the past quarter-century.

These efforts have led to major discoveries that have positively impacted multiple sectors, he said, adding that discoveries of key minerals like phosphate, potassium, gold, and silver, as well as strategic mineral reserves, have bolstered investments and spurred the growth of the mining sector.