EcoBusiness For Project Management conducted a complete study on the Green House Gases emissions from the Ceramics industry in Egypt. The purpose of the study was to propose energy efficiency projects to reduce GHG emissions and qualify the projects to be implemented under the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol. The study was approved and submitted to the client: Tabbin Institute for Metallurgical Studies.
During this assignment, EcoBusiness carried out a comprehensive sector-wide assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Egypt’s ceramics industry, beginning with the collection and verification of energy consumption data from factories across major industrial zones. The team conducted detailed site visits to examine production processes, fuel-use patterns, kiln technologies, and operational practices contributing to emissions. This included measuring baseline energy performance, mapping emission sources, evaluating combustion efficiency, and reviewing existing environmental compliance records. Advanced analytical tools and emission-factor methodologies aligned with international IPCC guidelines were applied to quantify direct and indirect GHG emissions with high accuracy.
Building on this baseline assessment, EcoBusiness identified and evaluated a portfolio of energy-efficiency and fuel-switching opportunities tailored to the technical and operational characteristics of the ceramics sector. The team conducted techno-economic analyses for each proposed measure, estimating potential emission reductions, investment requirements, payback periods, and overall feasibility. These mitigation options were then screened against the eligibility criteria of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto Protocol. EcoBusiness prepared the necessary documentation—including project design concepts and alignment with CDM methodologies—to support future registration. The final study provided policymakers and industry stakeholders with a structured roadmap to reduce emissions and enhance climate-friendly transformation within the ceramics industry in Egypt.
