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 Environmental commitment within national energy infrastructure initiatives.

Commitment to the Community and the Environment

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., is committed to preserving the environment, protecting existing natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for the coming generations.
Energy Infrastructures Ltd., operates national energy infrastructures essential to the State of Israel.
 

As a company responsible for strategic energy facilities, Energy Infrastructures Ltd., is committed to the highest standards of safety, environmental protection and responsible operations.

The company operates in accordance with Israeli laws and regulations and strict international standards, under the supervision of, and in cooperation with, all the regulatory bodies, including the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Fire and Rescue Authority, the Water Authority and local authorities.

The company invests tens of millions of shekels every year in upgrading the safety, environmental monitoring and advanced control systems, in order to mitigate risks and minimize environmental impact.

As part of our commitment to continuous environmental improvement, we are currently dismantling and removing aging tanks at the Haifa tank farm, as part of a broad ongoing initiative to enhance the local environment and minimize the footprint of our energy facilities.

Through advanced monitoring systems, world-class employee training and continuous infrastructure upgrades, Energy Infrastructures Ltd. strives to secure Israel’s energy supply while actively safeguarding the environment and our local communities.
 

Safeguarding Air Quality

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., implements the most advanced and available technologies according to the BAT (Best Available Techniques) principle.
In addition, we implement LDAR (Leak, Detection and Repair) which includes methodical and periodical monitoring for early detection of vapor leaks.
Wherever necessary, advanced vapor recovery systems are activated to reduce air emissions.
 

Marine Pollution Prevention

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., implements preventive strategies to protect Israel’s marine and coastal environments.

Ongoing maintenance of marine pipelines

we operate and maintain underwater sea pipelines in strict compliance with international safety standards and Israeli regulatory requirements.

Preparedness for marine pollution incidents

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., deploys state-of-the-art equipment to prevent and mitigate marine pollution.  Operating under the guidelines of the Ministry of Environmental Protection’s Marine and Coastal Division, our response teams are fully prepared for any emergency scenario. We conduct joint field exercises to test specialized equipment, mobilize teams, and simulate maritime fuel spill responses.

Process water treatment and fuel port wastewater management

To meet the Ministry of Environmental Protection’s strict environmental conditions of our business license, Energy Infrastructures Ltd., has constructed a biological wastewater treatment facility at the fuel port, featuring a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and a vapor treatment system. The goal being to ensure that our treated effluent meets the regulatory discharge permits.

Optimal Utilization of Land – Renewable Energy

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., has established two solar fields to produce clean, green and environmentally friendly electricity for Israel’s citizens.

As part of this innovative initiative, two high-voltage photovoltaic facilities have been built on hundreds of dunams, delivering a capacity of 16.5 MW at the Eshel facility and 7.5 MW at the Efrat facility. This is Israel’s first initiative to generate green electricity for its citizens, by utilizing land which cannot be used for other purposes.  All power produced in these facilities is fed directly to the national transmission grid to supply local communities while ensuring the operational continuity of these strategic energy sites.
 

Preserving Biological Diversity

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Society for the Protection of Nature, is a partner in a national project to incorporate considerations of biological diversity in the planning and management processes.

Activities include:

  1. Reducing light pollution at the facilities.

  2. Reducing the impact of invasive species.

  3. Conserving Allium kollmannianum

    an endangered endemic species that grows near certain facilities.

Environmental Regulation, Control and Enforcement

Energy Infrastructures Ltd., holds the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard and implements a fully annual work program directed at environmental goals.
In this context, the following is carried out:

  • Internal audits and risk assessments
  • Infrastructure and equipment inspections
  • Continuous control and monitoring of all the processes

Semi-annual Environmental Forum as required by procedures.
 

Corporate and Environmental Responsibility

Infrastructures Ltd. places the corporate and environmental responsibility at the top of the organizational agenda.

As a national infrastructure company, we are committed to ensuring a continuous supply of energy to Israel, while protecting the environment, quality of life and the community.