确定巴基斯坦卡拉奇钢铁工业提高能效的障碍和驱动因素:高管和专业人士的见解

IF 8 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS Energy nexus Pub Date : 2024-03-16 DOI:10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100284
Muhammad Uzair Yousuf , Muhammad Anus Irshad , Muhammad Umair
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过去几十年来,巴基斯坦一直面临能源短缺问题,能源密集型工业在能源消耗中占有很大份额。尽管工业部门在提高能效方面潜力巨大,但仍有许多障碍阻碍着进步。本研究特别针对巴基斯坦经济中心的钢铁行业,确定了提高能效的障碍和驱动因素。通过问卷调查和后续访谈的方式,收集了代表八家公司的 32 位钢铁行业高管和专业人士的答复。为确保数据的可靠性,还进行了可靠性分析。分析结果表明,认识有限和管理承诺不足是提高能效措施的重大障碍。此外,无效的政策和缺乏政府实施计划也导致对节能技术的需求减少。然而,受访者对减少能源消耗以提高成本效益的兴趣与日俱增。长期经济效益、改善工作条件和节约成本等关键因素成为推动采用节能做法的重要因素。积极的方面是,一些公司已经开始采取节能措施,包括采用先进技术和可再生能源。这些调查结果表明,巴基斯坦钢铁行业迫切需要共同努力,克服障碍,促进可持续发展。
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Identifying barriers and drivers for energy efficiency in steel and iron industries of Karachi, Pakistan: Insights from executives and professionals

Pakistan has faced a persistent energy deficit over the past few decades, with energy-intensive industries occupying a substantial share of energy consumption. Despite the potential for energy efficiency improvements within the industrial sector, numerous barriers hinder progress. This study identifies the barriers and drivers of energy efficiency practices specifically within the steel and iron industries of the economic hub of Pakistan. Through a questionnaire-based approach and follow-up interviews, responses were gathered from 32 executives and professionals within the steel sector, representing eight firms. Reliability analysis was conducted to ensure the robustness of the data. The analysis reveals that limited awareness and inadequate managerial commitment are significant barriers to energy efficiency initiatives. Moreover, ineffective policies and a lack of government implementation plans contribute to diminishing demand for energy-efficient technologies. However, there is a growing interest among respondents in reducing energy consumption to enhance cost-effectiveness. Key drivers such as long-term economic benefits, improved working conditions, and cost savings emerge as crucial factors motivating the adoption of energy-efficient practices. Positively, some companies have already initiated energy-saving measures, including the adoption of advanced technologies and renewable energy sources. These findings highlight the urgent need for collaborative efforts to overcome barriers and promote sustainability in steel and iron sector of Pakistan.

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Energy nexus
Energy nexus Energy (General), Ecological Modelling, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Water Science and Technology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences (General)
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