Egypt: Suez Cement has introduced a new filter system to reduce dust emissions to up to 10mg/m3, a level referred to by the company as being 'well below Egyptian and European standards.'
The Egyptian group plans to spend Euro55m to improve the environmental standards of its five in-country facilities.
Mounir Abdel Nour, Trade and Industry Minister, took part in the inauguration ceremony, saying that the new filter system is, "A perfect example of how the Egyptian government and industries can work together to provide facilities with the best technology in terms of production and environmental impact."
"The new filter system makes use of the most highly advanced technology so that the plants can produce the lowest level of dust emissions possible,'' added Bruno Carre, Suez Cement group managing director.
Omar Mohanna, Group chairman, underscored that 2013 has been a challenge for the Egyptian cement industry, with problems in terms of fuel and energy supply. To stay competitive, the industry must find better energy sources in addition to the existing plans to make use of wind energy and alternative fuel sources, Mohanna added, saying that he hoped the Egyptian government would continue to support efforts that work towards this end.
