operations to the required stan-dards of energy supply, mainte-nance management, energy efficiency and health & safety performance. Since initiation AES has been instrumental in reviewing and assisting with technical assess-ments related to the integration of the energy plant operations with the on-site effluent treat-ment programme, with the primary objective being the optimisation of available energy resources and the reduction of input costs related to effluent treatment. Where applicable, successes of this nature are rolled out to other sites operated by the client throughout South Africa. AES undertakes all maintenance on the managed energy plant, including all oversight and exe-

Since 2000, Associated Energy Services (AES) has partnered with this Client for the manage-ment and operation of their existing heavy fuel oil (HFO) fired steam generation facility on site, ensuring compliance of

cution of statutory inspections on the plant. The provision by AES of on-site operations and management expertise related to the ongoing monitoring of operating efficien-cies with the aim of reducing fuel consumption provides an opportunity to control and man-age the site carbon footprint, providing substantial strategic & economic benefit to the client.

Softdrink Bottl ing Plant — Kwa-Zulu Natal Region

Energy Eff iciency Assessments The Client is supported in its management of the environ-mental impact of its operations through periodic assessment of and reporting on the efficiency of the operation by AES.

This includes conducting emis-sion reports and assessment of opportunities for combustion settings adjustment, fuel quality concerns and operating practice amendments. AES constantly reviews opportu-nities for its clients to effect energy savings, whilst bearing in mind the aim of reducing the environmental impact of the operation and the client’s role as a corporate citizen. AES offer additional support in terms of the introduction of

suitable energy specialists and contractors related to the appli-cation of the steam by the cli-ent in its process facility, ensur-ing that all areas of energy application are optimised.

Key Attributes: Requirement is for food

grade steam supply Steam is generated from

high cost fuel, so efficiency is critical in limiting costs

Client benefits from AES’s energy management and project expertise

AES offers periodic energy reporting to client detailing efficiency and emissions status

Following initial contract term, client has repeatedly renewed contract with AES

Client is a division of a Multi-National Corporation with facilities across the globe

Associated Energy Services www.aes-africa.com

”Beyond Contract Energy Management”

FMCG Industry & Outsourced Energy

Site Data: Energy Type Steam

Fuels Utilised HFO

Installed Plant 2 x 5 t/hr HFO fired Boilers

Ancillary Plant Water Treatment Fuel Reticulation

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AES supervised the installation of an additional HFO boiler for the client.

AES has provided project management expertise to the client.