In line with Abu Dhabi Climate Change Strategy, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the first project of its kind in the region to electronically link (e-link) the entire Stacks Automated Monitoring System (AMS) in the Industrial, Energy and Oil & Gas Sectors across the emirate of Abu Dhabi directly to its emissions monitoring system. The new e-linking system is designed to connect up to 500 stacks, enabling real-time data collection.
The system will enable key stakeholders and EAD to prepare and download customised reports for a quick overview or periodic reports such as monthly, quarterly and annual for permit compliance. This will decrease the cost and time required to prepare and publish reports and learn about the overall air quality in the emirate.
As for stacks in facilities that do not require the installation of AMS devices, the operators of these licensed facilities will be able to submit data through a specialised electronic portal in order to integrate their emissions information into a central database that covers all stacks in Abu Dhabi.
The central database also integrates with other initiatives such as atmospheric modelling and national inventory reporting, which will subsequently support achieving the environmental goals set for the project.
The database also features an alert system which emails facilities and EAD air quality specialists when emissions limits are exceeded. This will help to promote the direct collaboration between EAD and the facility to mitigate air emissions directly from the source.
Based on global best practices for emissions monitoring, the Agency developed the project after reviewing the international best practices to ensure that the system aligns with other similar pioneering initiatives to improve the process of collecting emissions monitoring data, and ensure its quality.
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