The institutional setup of the energy sector in Egypt is still marked by the tasks of providing sufficient electricity supply and develop oil & gas in Egypt sector based on own reserves. Up to now there is no organization or unit for energy efficiency, whereas renewable energy has got an own authority. A certain coordination of the energy supply ministries and the energy demand side is achieved by the Supreme Council of Energy (SCE), directly coordinated by the Prime Minister.

 

Decision making and regulation
 

Oil & gas in Egypt industry functions with relatively little legislation, and there is no general oil or gas law. The key legislative channels are concerned with the establishment, duties and functions of state-owned companies operating in Egypt Oil & gas sector, and with the establishment of a system like a separate transmission system operator. The GoE is planning to set up an independent gas regulator.

 

In consequence, in Egypt Oil & gas sector, there are few publicized legal rules for energy efficiency or the use of renewable energy. The direct governance of the Ministry of Petroleum includes programs of loss reduction and efficiency. New refineries and LNG terminals are built according to international standards.

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Potentials
 

Another important contribution would come from gas, which is currently flared or vented in crude Egypt Oil & gas production sites. Vented gas like gas losses from pipelines contribute particularly to green house gas accumulation in the atmosphere, as methane is a more effective GHG than carbon dioxide (CO2). Flare gas is producing CO2 without making use of the energy content. Egypt's efforts to reduce venting and flaring of gas are considered successful however important quantities are flared and could be used for power generation.

 

Another area of efficiency is the electricity consumption of Oil & gas in Egypt sector for pumping and compressor stations.