Energy Scouts Drive Efficiency in North Macedonian Steelworks

Topics: Carbon Removals and Sinks Economy Energy Efficiency Sustainable Economy

Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Estonia Germany Latvia Lithuania Montenegro North Macedonia Poland Serbia Slovakia

Two Energy Scouts, Eleonora Jovanovska and Tijana Shaleva, achieved remarkable energy and CO2 reductions at MAKSTIL steelworks in Skopje, North Macedonia. Through their project, they identified the potential to optimise the electric arc furnace (EAF) by implementing an Eccentric Bottom Tapping (EBT) system. This system significantly reduced energy consumption, saving 12 GWh of electricity annually and cutting CO2 emissions by 6,700 tons. The changes will also save approximately 2 million euros per year in operational costs, with an investment payback period of just 2.58 years. The project earned Eleonora and Tijana recognition as "Best Energy Scouts of the Year" in North Macedonia. Their work not only demonstrated practical solutions but also highlighted the role of Energy Scouts in driving industrial sustainability and efficiency.