BACKGROUND OF EWATEC EWATEC was founded in 1992 to provide specially – consulting services in environmental engineering and environmental management and in related disciplines to a wide range of clients. EWATEC offers completely independent advice or council with no affiliation with suppliers. EWATEC employs a number of professional engineers & scientists, with extensive accumulated experience in all aspects of environmental engineering. EWATEC services extend from pre-investment studies to supervising the implementation, commissioning & trial running to training of personnel both in technical & managerial fields in addition to conducting environmental economic studies including cost benefit analysis. EWATEC has been continuously providing consultations & training programs for large & small enterprises as well as local governmental & foreign agencies working in Egypt. EWATEC is approved as Environmental Consultant by the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) & by several foreign agencies & projects programs DANIDA – EPAP – FINNIDA – SEAM – EEIF – KFW – USAID – AAST & M – World Bank – IMC ….etc. COMPANY PRINCIPALS Dr. Samia Massoud Mohamed Professional engineer and environmental specialist. Obtained her PhD in environmental engineering in 1978 from the University of British Colombia, Canada. Dr. Samia has an extensive experience in the fields of pollution prevention & control in various industries in both Egypt & Canada. In addition, she possesses direct experience in waste management, cleaner production, waste recycling, wastewater treatment and environmental risk assessment. Mr. Ahmed Farid Fadl Registered chartered accountant and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, U.S.A. Mr. Fadl has an extensive experience in the fields of accounting, auditing and economics both in Egypt and abroad. EWATEC is involved in performing various activities in the following fields: Environmental Engineering. Health, Safety and Industrial Hygiene. Water and Wastewater Engineering. Cleaner Production & Pollution Prevention in Industry. Environmental Studies & Environmental Impact Assessment. Chemical Engineering & Process Design. Environmental & Industrial Auditing. Solid & Hazardous Waste Management. Environmental management systems. Cleaner Development Mechanism (CDM). Computer Programs & Applications. Training courses related to fields of activities. The capability and services offered by EWATEC team: EWATEC provides a specialist consulting services in environmental engineering and environmental management and in related disciplines to a wide range of clients. The proposed working team offers an integrated engineering, planning and design services that can significantly contribute to the overall sustainable development of an organization. We strive to achieve successful completion of assignment in efficient & costeffective manner. Our well-acclaimed environmental services are highlighted below for your reference. COMPANY ACTIVITIES 1. Designing innovative economic control systems for solid, liquid and gaseous wastes. Supervision during erection and startup operation is also handled. 2. Setting up effective waste minimization, and cleaner production programs, for reducing losses, reducing production cost, and increasing profit. 3. Conducting techno-economic feasibility studies for in process, in-plant and end-of-pipe treatment systems. 4. Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies for new industrial and developmental projects and their extensions and issuing the Environmental Impact Statement required by law enabling owners to obtain the necessary permits for operation. 5. Environmental and industrial pollution audits for on-going projects. 6. Assisting different industries in fulfilling the requirements for obtaining ISO 14000 certificate for Environmental Management and ISO 18001 for Health and Safety. 7. Environmental and industrial pollution monitoring and design of selfmonitoring programs for industry. 8. Preparing plans and programs related to safe handling and storage of hazardous materials. 9. Preparing industrial hygiene and occupational health and safety programs for different work places to help in workers’ protection against hazards. 10. Designing and offering environmental training programs for the above mentioned activities. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Experiences in wastewater treatment The following are some highlighted projects of wastewater treatment system where EWATEC conducted integrated work including the feasibility study, technical specifications, tender document, bid evaluation, supervision until commissioning and start-up. Project experience Client Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company (EIPICO) Egyptian Belgium for Industrial Investments company Kiriazi Company El-Nile soft drinks Company (Crush) Design & supervision of Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Alexandria Tire Company (Pirelli) Siclam Company Isamilia/Misr poultry company Best of France Company El-Ahram Beverage Company Faragalla Group Company Photo image Experiences in Cleaner Production (CP) The cleaner production approach in industry is practiced & implemented by EWATEC in different industrial sectors for large, medium & small size industries. The following are some highlighted projects related to this field. 1. Replication of Transfer of Environmental Sound Technology in the South Mediterranean Region (MED TEST) Project" in Alexandria Region, UNIDO Project. Funded by GEF, Contracted to Cleaner Production Technology Center (ENCPC) in partnership with EWATEC. 2. Boosting Best Available Techniques in the Mediterranean Partner Countries (BAT4MED) Project, financed by the European Union under the 7th Year Framework Program. - Involves 8 organizations from 6 different countries. 3. Transfer of Environmental Sound Technology in the South Mediterranean Region (MED TEST) Project" in Alexandria Region, UNIDO Project. Funded by GEF, Contracted to Cleaner Production Technology Center (ENCPC) in partnership with EWATEC. 4. Environmental pre-assessment, full-assessment, and demonstration projects, funded by Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI)/Environmental Compliance Office (ECO)/DANIDA, in the following sectors: Food Industry (13 small and medium enterprise). Textile Industry (4 small and medium enterprise). Engineering Industry (1 small enterprise). Chemical Industry (2 small & large enterprise) 5. SEAM Project/EEAA, phase II, 2004: Preparation of Rapid Cleaner Production Opportunity Reports for the following industries: Dairy Industries, Meat Processing Industries, Rice Processing, Mealy Sweet and Tahini manufacturing and Confectionaries and Pastries. Experiences in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) EWATEC shall undertake a wide variety of environmental assessment & planning services that compliment the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for industries, touristic and commercial enterprises & for infrastructure projects. The following are some highlighted projects in this field: Project Sector Local partner with SRP Schneider (Germany) for conducting Amreya Wastewater Project, Alexandria. AGOSD Brief project description and services Preliminary EIA for the wastewater treatment plant treating domestic sewage of Amreya district in Alexandria. EIA for stage 1a of the Amreya wastewater treatment for AGOSD. plant Conducting a comprehensive population study required for the design of all phases of the projects. Conducting an industrial wastewater survey to evaluate the quantity and quality of effluents discharged from industries in Amreya to the sewerage network. Additional environmental studies which are required for some other components of the project. Preliminary site assessment of the general sanitary landfill of Alexandria. EIA of site selection of industrial hazardous waste for Alexandria. Nasreya Industrial Hazardous Waste Management Project Alexandria, Soil and Water Finland Environmental Impact Study for Holiday Dreams Resort Development. Alexandria Governorate Site selection, design and building of sanitary secure landfill. and Long term monitoring of emissions from the landfill. A conceptual design and building of secure landfill. Three potential sites were Alexandria Governorate Alexandria and Finish Governorates selected to host the project where the analysis of impacts and baseline environmental conditions were carried at the three proposed sites. Extension of EIA for physiochemical treatment plant, solidification area, organic and inorganic storage areas and water storage tanks. Tourism Sector Holiday Dreams Resort Development is located at El Alamein, Sidi Abdel Rahman, Northwest Coast of Egypt. The environmental study report includes identification of environmental pollutants, proper mitigation techniques, safety measures, monitoring plans…. etc. Egyptian Fertilizer Company, Suez. Chemical Sector The plant is designed to produce 1200 million ton per day of ammonia on the basis of natural gas and 1750 million ton per day of urea on the basis of reacting ammonia with carbon dioxide (produced as byproduct in the ammonia synthesis). The service included the preparation of Full EIA report including process description, impact analysis, mitigation and safety measures. Power Motors Enterprise for Production and Packaging of Silicon and Car Brakes. Mam Pure Pharma for Pesticides, Fertilizer and feed – New Prog El Arab, Alexandria PCBL Phillips Carbon Black Project, Free Zone, Alexandria, Egypt Engineering Sector Environmental Impact Assessment (Form B) for production and packaging of silicon and car brakes (700 package/day). Chemical Sector Full Environmental Impact Assessment (Form C) to Product & formulate Pesticides, Fertilizer and feed. Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company "EIPICO" - 10th of Ramadan City Co-operation Production Institute for maintenance and cleaning building Chemical Sector Full Environmental Impact Assessment (Form C) to) to build a new Carbon Black Production Plant with Capacity 85,000 TPA in the first phase and 85 TPA in the second phase Pharmaceutical Environmental Impact Sector Assessment (Form B) Installation Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant (with a capacity of 500 m3/ day. Solid waste management Full Environmental Impact Assessment (Form C) For Transferring Industrial Wastes (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous) to the suitable disposal places all over Egypt. Amreyah Cimpor Cement Co., Gharbaniate, Alex. Engineering Sector Full Environmental Impact Assessment For the feeding system of alternative fuel in cement kilns at Cimpor Cement Company, Gharbaniate Alexandria, Egypt Experiences in Cleaner Development Mechanism (CDM) 1. Hold rapid survey in MUNICIPAL WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES sector in Egypt to facilitate identification of the potential for CDM project activities, Programme on Climate Change Risk Management in Egypt / Cleaner Development Mechanism Awareness & promotion Unit (CDM/APU), February 2010 – to date. 2. Prepare Project Idea Note (PIN) for “Biogas Generation from Waste Water Treatment and Utilization for Heat Generation by Indorama Organics (Egypt) Co. S.A.E. in Benisuef, Egypt”- January 2009. 3. Prepare Project Idea Note (PIN) for “Biomass bases Steam and Power Generation by Indorama Organics (Egypt) Co. S.A.E. in Benisuef, Egypt”January 2009. 4. Agreement with "Emergent Ventures India Private Ltd (hereinafter referred to as EVI) established in India" –January 2009. in the following areas: Identification of CDM/VER projects qualification/registration for carbon credits Management of Carbon Credits to be generated from these projects Facilitating such projects and arranging, Financing, Technical and implementation support wherever needed. Investments into renewable energy or GHG emission reduction projects. and facilitation their Experiences in Health, Safety, Environment and Industrial Auditing: 1. Preparing the modified Emergency Plan for Egyptian Plastics and Electrical Industries Company, Victoria, Alexandria. 2. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) pre-audit and audit for Lilly Egypt Humulin Manufacturing Facility, 6th of October City, Cairo. 3. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Audit for Schering Company, 6th of October City, Cairo. 4. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) pre-audit and audit for Lilly Egypt Humulin Manufacturing Facility, 6th of October City, Cairo. 5. Abu Qir Bay environmental Hot Spot, Full audit for 8 companies, Alexandria joint venture project funded by JEF (World Bank). 6. Full audit for El Nile Soft Drink Company “Crush”, Alexandria. 7. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) audit for South Delta Seismic Location, Shell International. 8. Industrial environmental audit team leader, in the facility of El Amreya Spinning and Weaving Company “ASWC”, Alexandria, funded by Environmental Pollution Abatement Project (EPAP I). 9. ODA/TCOE ENTEC Program, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA), Team leader for full audit for: Misr Milk and Dairy Products, Mansoura. Sila Oil Company, Fayoum. El-Siouf Spinning and Weaving Company, Alexandria. Alexandria Chocolates and Confectionery Company “Corona”, Alexandria. 10. USAID/Academy of Scientific Research STC Sub - Project: Development of an integrated environmental management plan for region of Abu Qir Bay, Phase 1: Baseline information studiesindustrial pollution audit, Alexandria. Experiences in Environmental, Health and Safety quality management: 1. Updating Specification for ISO 9001/ 2008 Certification Client: Naggari for International Trade - Alexandria, 2009 2. Preparation for ISO 9001/ 2000 Client: Naggari for International Trade - Alexandria, Funded by Industrial Modernization Center, IMC, 2008 3. Preparation for HACCP Client: Naggari for International Trade - Alexandria, Funded by Industrial Modernization Center, IMC, 2006. 4. Preparation for ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) Client: International Marine Work - Alexandria, Funded by Industrial Modernization Center, IMC, 2006. 5. Preparation for OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety Management) Client: International Marine Work - Alexandria, Funded by Industrial Modernization Center, IMC, 2006. Others Health, Safety and Environmental (EHS) Regulatory Compliance Protocol for Pharmaceutical Sector in Egypt – funded by Lilly International and Astrazonica, U.S.A., 2006 Experiences in Preparing Environmental Register: - AFOFCO. - Engineering Co. for rubber products & marine - Alexandria Fiber Company, Alexandria. - Arabian Oils, Grains and Chemicals Complex, Suez. - Amerya Metal Company, Alexandria. - National Stevedoring Company, Alexandria. - Egyptian Plastic Company, Alexandria. - Alexandria Company for Petroleum Additives ACPA, Alexandria. - Siclam for Dairy Company, Alexandria. Experiences in Preparing Compliance Action Plan (CAP) Reports in accordance to law no. 4,1994: - El-Nile Soft Drink Company “Crush”, Alexandria. - Egyptian Plastics and Electrical Industries Company, Alexandria. - Edfina Company for Preserved Foods, Alexandria. - Faragalla Group (Three factories), Alexandria. - Sika Egypt for Construction Chemicals, Alexandria. - Suzuki Egypt, 6th of October City, Cairo. - Nile Company for Food Industries “Enjoy”, 6th of October City, Cairo. - National Plastics Company (Two factories), Cairo. - Cairo Agricultural Development Company, 6th of October City, Cairo. - Al-Ahram Industry and Trading Company, 6th of October City, Cairo. - Haidylena Medical Company, 6th of October City, Cairo. Training Programs: A number of training programs have been prepared by EWATEC consultants in the fields of occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental pollution control & protection. Training programs are directed to different industrial sectors and personnel responsible for occupational safety and environmental protection, and are implemented by specialized experts in these fields. Training courses offered by EWATEC include the following: 1 - Environmental Management and Protection Programs 2 - Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs 3- Specific Training Programs Completed by EWATEC contacts tel 3930700 – 396191 fax 3906191 address : borg elrasafh – 55 adham st., moharm bek Alexandria , Egypt department 5 email : ewatecteam@gamil.com ewatecteam@hotmail.com