Halyps achieves energy standard

Energy efficiency measures introduced by 1496 Halyps Cement have helped the company become the first within the 726 Italcementi Group to gain EN 16001:2009 certification. “Energy is a vital and valuable resource,” said Halyps technical director Antonio Romano. “Halyps recognises the need for a decisive contribution to energy saving and conservation of energy sources, especially fossil fuels, and this also means cost savings. I strongly believe that systematic action is necessary to achieve this goal, and a management system is an enabling factor in this.

“Implementation of the standard involved completing a series of critical phases. The most complex steps were the identification and review of energy aspects, including setting energy efficiency targets. The results of the CTG step 2 program were of great help, especially in quantifying opportunities and reducing impacts.
“As far as energy savings are concerned, based on the most recent performance results, a reduction of at least 5% of the specific electricity consumption seems to be an achievable target. Special thanks must go to the plant team and the CTG team for this remarkable achievement, and hopefully other Group plants will follow us”.

Following implementation of the energy management system, Halyps introduced a series of measures to enhance efficiency. The backbone of the company’s certification is the electrical efficiency programme Halyps commenced in 2009.