DOHA: Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco), one of the leading petrochemical companies in the region, has received the Award for Energy Efficiency in the Public Sector category from Emirates Energy Award (EEA). Qapco was recognised for the significant operational efficiency gains resulting from its manufacturing facility upgrade.
Qapco was awarded for its accomplishments in the energy efficiency field, achieved in particular through upgrade of its cracking furnaces. Having been established in 1974, Qapco makes continual and strategic investment in environmental improvements projects through technological solutions implementation and regular plant upgrades to elevate its overall performance. With the successful completion of the furnaces replacement project, Qapco improved its operational efficiency and realised significant energy savings, including reductions in energy consumption along with major decreases in Nox, Sox and general emissions.
Dr Mohammed Youssef Al Mulla, Qapco’s Managing Director and CEO, commented, “Thanks to strategic investments in highly efficient machinery, and through the unwavering commitment of the company to put sustainability in action every day, Qapco has achieved significant progress on its environmental performance since 2011, resulting for instance in a 57 percent reduction in flaring, 30 percent reduction in NOx intensity, 19 percent reduction in GHG intensity and a 34 percent reduction in energy intensity. Our teams have been focusing on realising energy efficiency gains, as we believe resource optimisation is essential, now more than ever. We are thrilled to have received this prestigious award, which epitomises our commitment to sustainability”.
The Emirates Energy Awards is organised biannually under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. EEA is a regional prize awarded every two years to encourage the rationalised use of energy and resources. The award aims to highlight best practices and pioneering work in energy efficiency, alternative energy, sustainability and the protection of the environment.
Yousuf Abdulla Rebeeh, QAPCO’s Chief Operations Officer said, “The safe and successful completion of our furnaces replacement project was a significant milestone for our operations. Rigorous management and oversight of our environmental impact is fundamental to our ability to operate responsibly. Our facilities are now more sustainable than ever before and paving the way for a new era of operational excellence”.
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