Energy Efficient Brick Production (EEBP)

Implementing a technology transfer project, introducing energy efficient and environmental friendly brick production technology to the Pakistani brick sector.

Objective: To reduce CO2 emissions and to improve the working conditions within the building material industry of Pakistan

Activities: Demonstrating clean brick production methods (e.g. Vertical Brick Shaft Kiln (VSBK) technology) in Pakistan and establishing the services for its dissemination

Results: Private Pakistani brick entrepreneurs invest in  cleaner production technology.

Skat provided the following services:

• Context assessment, project design, acquiring interested pilot entrepreneurs
• Establishing a local team of engineers for planning, engineering and construction support for brick makers interested in clean brick-making technology
• Supporting local entrepreneurs in the establishment of six pilot VSBK-shafts and in operating them.
• Building the capacities of the local team of engineers and guiding and preparing them for offering of the follow up activity as a private firm.