Amr Abdalla, Regional Carbon Business Development Manager - RE & EE

Amr Abdalla

Regional Carbon Business Development Manager - RE & EE

GREENIPATH

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
Experience
13 years, 8 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 8 Months

Regional Carbon Business Development Manager - RE & EE at GREENIPATH
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since October 2023

(GREENIPATHl) is a Leading (trader/broker/consultant) in GHG markets, my responsibility is to penetrate the emerging markets and activate the (Carbon GHG Emissions) trading as below:

• Generating leads for RE - Renewable Energy (developers/investors) and (operating assets & potential pipelines) projects as follows:
1. (Solar, Wind, Hybrid, Hydro, Biomass / Biogas, ESS / Energy Storage System).
2. (Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia).
3. (private & governmental investments, EPC + Finance).
4. (On Grid, Off grid, Hybrid).
5. (Utility / above 15 MW, DG / Distributed Generation / below 15 MW).
6. DG / Distributed Generation of (C&I, Oil&Gas, Pumping, Residential).
7. (IPP / Independent Power Producer, CPP / Captive Power Plant).
8. PPA / Power Purchase Agreement (FiT / Feed in Tariffs, Gross & Net Metering).

• Generating leads for EE - Energy Efficiency (consultancies) and (facilities) as follows:
1. (private & governmental) projects.
2. (C&I Sector, Oil&Gas Sector) projects.
3. (Active Solutions, Passive Solutions) projects.
4. (EnMS-ISO 50001) projects.
5. (CHP / Co-Generation, CCHP / Tri-Generation, Flare Gas Recovery) projects.
6. (WHR / Waste Heat Recovery, Waste to Energy, Waste Management) projects.
7. (CCS / Carbon Capture and Storage) Projects.

• Generating leads for Electrification (developers/investors) and (operating assets & and potential pipeline) projects as follows:
1. Electrification (private & governmental) projects.
2. EV / Electric Vehicles charging Infrastructure.
3. Electric railways and metro.
4. Electrification of rural areas.

• Generating leads for Forestry:
1. Forestry (private & governmental) investors and projects.

• Preparing the techno-commercial offers as follows:
1. Preparing the (ERP/Emissions Reduction Proposal).
2. Preparing the (ERPA/Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement).

Sr. Carbon Business Development Manager - RE & EE at EKI Energy Services - EnKing International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2021 to May 2023

(Enking International) is a global (trading/broker/consultancy) in GHG markets, my responsibility is to penetrate the emerging markets and activate the (Carbon GHG Emissions) trading.

• I have collected more than (500, 000 tons of carbon credits) through (6 ERPA contracts) with total deals size around $1.5 million dollars.

• I attended COP 27 in (Sharm Elsheikh / South Sinai / Egypt).

• I have attended all events of the (IETA / International Emissions Trading Association) during COP 27.

The UNFCCC’s goal is to keep the global average temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, so the (IEA’s roadmap for the global energy sector) targets (Net Zero 2050) for (Carbon GHG Emissions).

• The UNFCCC Agreements:
1. UNCED Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992.
2. Kyoto Protocol 1997 was activated in 2005 - MDG / Millinum Development Goals.
3. Doha Amendment in 2012.
4. Paris Agreement in 2016 - SDG / Sustainable Development Goals.

• The UNFCCC Methodologies Mechanisms:
1. CDM - Clean Development Mechanism.
2. JI - Joint Implementation.
3. ET - Emissions Trading.

• Carbon Markets Types:
1. Compliance Carbon Market (NDCs, CORSIA, EU ETS / Cap and Trade) - (LOA and Corresponding Adjustment) are required.
2. Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) - (LOA and Corresponding Adjustment) are not required.

• The Offsetting Carbon Credits Standards based on the CO2 ton:
1. American carbon credits VCUs under the (VCS / Verified Carbon Standard) program of VERRA.
2. European carbon credits CERs & VERs & PERs under the (GS / Gold standard) program of WWF.
3. MENA carbon credits ACCs under the standard program of (GCC / Global Carbon Council).

• The Offsetting Renewable Energy Certificates Standards based on the power generation MWh :
1. REC under the standard program of I-REC.
2. TIGR under the standard program of APX.

Sr. Renewables Technical Commercial Engineer - RE at ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2018 to March 2021

Senior Renewables Technical Commercial Engineer - at Elsewedy Electric is an international (Developer/EPC) in Renewable Energy for both PV Solar Energy and Wind Energy for (BoP/Sub Station/Inverter Station/Erection) of Renewables Mega Scale Utility Projects.

Through my role, I have participated in the largest solar project in the Middle East (Benban Solar Park - 1500 MWac), also I have worked with famous solar developers & EPCs like (Voltalia, Enel Green, Enerray, Sterling Wilson, Tbea, ...), and famous wind developers & turbine manufacturers like (Lekela Power, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Sany, Gold Wind, ...) across the MEA region as follows:

• Renewables Procurement / (Commercial Sourcing) Responsibilities:
1. Contact Renewables Products Manufacturer Suppliers to get their Techno-Commercial offers.
2. Preparing Database for the (Renewables Products & Substation) suppliers in MEA region, and collecting rates to choose the competitive offers for site purchasing like (ABB, Schneider, GE, ....).
3. Contacting Local Subcontractors to get Commercial Offers for Installations across MEA.
4. Contacting International Consulting Offices in renewable energy like (Lahmeyer, DNV GL, ...).

• Renewables (Commercial Tendering) Responsibilities:
1. Studying the tender documents to follow the (Client Submission Procedures).
2. Preparing BOQ (Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation).
3. Estimating (Direct Cost, Indirect Cost, Over Head, Risks, and Profits).

• Renewables (Technical Proposal) Responsibilities:
1. Reviewing the Technical Offers for providing feedback and comments according to the case.
2. Following the International Electrical Standards (IEC, IEEE, ..).
3. Preparing the Technical Proposals with the support of the Renewables Design Team.

Electrical Design & Supervision Engineer - MEP at CONNECT ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2016 to January 2018

Electrical Design & Supervision Engineer - at Connect Architects and Planners is a consultant office in Egypt on Voltage Level (220/380 V).

1. EEA residential compounds project, APA administrative building project, MDC resort project.
2. Supervising the (Electrical Site Works) for buildings (Lighting, Power).
3. Supervising the (ELV/Low Current Site Works) for buildings (Fire Alarm, CCTV, Data, Telephone, Public Address, Intercom, TV, Queuing, Intrusion Alarm, Access Control and Central Clock)
4. Supervising the electrical works of different types of buildings (Residential, Commercial, etc).
5. Supervising Electrical Testing and Commissioning for the electrical (Supplies, Loads, and DBs).
6. Supervising the Facility Maintenance Operations, in projects (GE - HQ, and NODCAR Buildings)
7. Electrical Inspection Engineer for the electrical site (Submittals, Installations, Materials).
8. Reviewing the (Electrical Designs and Submittals) for approval.
9. Designing (Lighting, Power, and ELV/Low Current) for buildings.
10. Calculating the (Loads Estimation) and designing the (Single Line Diagram).

Marketing & Sales Engineer - PQ & EE at ETA ELECTRIC
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 2015 to January 2016

Marketing & Technical Sales Engineer - at ETA ELECTRIC is an Egyptian certified partner to MERUS POWER - (www.meruspower.fi) an international company based in Finland for products & Services of Power Quality & Energy Efficiency (Active & Passive) solutions according to (EnMS - ISO 50001).

1. Preparing the (Business Plan) and (Action Plan) for the cooperation between ETA and MERUS.
2. Preparing the (Marketing Plan) for penetrating the Egyptian market which is including :
3. Preparing the (Technical Sales Presentations) of marketing and selling Power Quality products such as (Active Harmonic Filter - AHF, Statcom, and Static VAR Compensator - SVC)
4. Launching (Seminars) in Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Federation of Egyptian Industries.
5. Generating leads for potential clients.
6. Conducting (Sales Visits) to the largest Egyptian factories (Abo Zabal, and Iron Steel).
7. Coordinating with organizations that fund energy efficiency projects like (RCREEE, IEE - UNIDO).

Electrical Technical Office Engineer - MEP at Khalid S. Al-Shaygi Consultant Engineering Office
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • February 2014 to January 2015

Electrical Technical Office Engineer - at Khalid S. Al-Shaygi Consultant Engineering Office in Kuwait on Voltage Level (240/420 V)

1. Electrical Proposal Engineer preparing the (Tenders Documents and Specifications).
2. Electrical Quantity Surveyor Engineer preparing the (Bill of Quantities - BOQs )
3. Electrical Estimation Engineer for the project electrical cost as a suggested bid for the client.
4. Designing (Lighting, Power, ELV/Low Current) for buildings (Shop Drawing and As-Built Drawing).
5. Calculating the (Loads Estimation) and designing the (Single Line Diagram).

Electrical Site Engineer - MEP at MIRACO General Trading and Contracting Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2012 to January 2014

Electrical Site Engineer - at MIRACO General Trading and Contracting Company in Kuwait on Voltage Level (240/420 V) - American United School of Kuwait project

1. American United School of Kuwait project - smart building.
2. Electrical Installation Engineer for (Electrical Supplies) in buildings.
3. Electrical Installation Engineer for (Extra Low Voltage / Low Current Supplies) in buildings.
4. Electrical Installation Engineer for (Power Quality Supplies) - (PF Correction capacitor bank).
5. Revising calculations for the (Tender Loads), Power calculating for the (Actual Loads).
6. Redesigning (Shop Drawing, As-built Drawing, and Electromechanical Drawing).
7. Working on different types of concrete structures (Pre-cast concrete, and Poured concrete).
8. Electrical Testing and Commissioning Engineer for the electrical (Supplies, Loads, and DBs).
9. Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Tracking and fixing the different electrical faults).
10. Managing the (Electrical Site Staff) including the electrical (Foremen and Technicians).
11. Submitting the electrical requests to the (Electrical Supervision Engineer).

International Customer Service Advisor at Vodafone UK
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2012 to August 2012

International Customer Service Adviser - at Vodafone VIS (Vodafone International Services - United Kingdom Campaign) (May 2012 - August 2012) - Seasonal Contract - in Egypt.

1. Customer Support for the different Vodafone subscriptions.
2. Advising Vodafone British customers and revising their inquiries.
3. Selling and Promoting Vodafone British new and special offers.
4. Building rapport with the British customers through the knowledge of British culture.
5. Dealing with Vodafone (crystal billing system).

Electrical Design Engineer - MEP at ARCO Consulting Office
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • May 2010 to January 2011

Electrical Design Engineer - at ARCO CONSULTANT OFFICE in Egypt related to Al-Mubarak ENG. Consulting Office in Saudi Arabia on Voltage Level (127 / 220 V)

1. Designing the (Electrical Works) for buildings (Lighting, Power).
2. Calculating the (Loads Estimation) and designing the (Single Line Diagram).
3. Designing the (ELV / Low Current Works) for buildings (Fire Alarm, CCTV, Data, Telephone, Public Address, Intercom, TV, Queuing, Intrusion Alarm, Access Control, and Central Clock).
4. Designing the (ELV / Low Current Works) risers.
5. Designing the (Electrical Works) for the different types of buildings (Residential, Commercial).
6. Designing the (Tender Drawing, Shop Drawing, and Electromechanical Drawing).
7. Following the (National and International) electrical codes (IEC, NEC, ...….).

Offshore Agent - Marketing & Advertising at RAYA Contact Center
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2009 to April 2010

Offshore Agent in different American campaigns

1. Sales Representative
a. Selling international telephone lines to the American citizens (Nobel Talk campaign)
b. Selling listing on the National Online Pages to the American businesses (NOP campaign)
2. Verification Officer
Verifying information with American students who want to get a higher degree in education through college network for education (degree mentor network for education) in (Choose A Degree - CAD campaign)
3. Collection Officer
Collecting money, negotiating with American businesses, as a representative for the American yellow pages company to get compromise for unpaid purchases problems (Super Pages campaign)
4. Raya Training Center - Training on the following :
a. Opening sales techniques (breaking the ice with the client, selling advantages, not properties, ...…..)
b. Closing sales techniques (sandwiching the price, sales pitch, ...…).
c. Soft skills (motion creates emotion, negotiation, handling techniques, ...….).
d. Customer service advising.
e. Getting the knowledge of the American culture in the different American states.
f. Getting the knowledge of the American time zones.

Offshore Sales Agent at WASLA Contact Center
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2008 to December 2008

Offshore Sales Agent in the Canadian campaign

1. Sales representative including the following :
a. Selling magazine offers to Canadian Citizens (Maclean, chatelaine…)
b. Promoting the magazine's special offer.
c. Using professional opening and closing sales techniques.
d. Building rapport with the customers through the Knowledge of the Canadian culture in the different Canadian states.
e. Respecting the Canadian time zones.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Power and Machines Engineering
  • at Cairo University
  • November 2009

Major Electrical - Minor Power

Specialties & Skills

Electrical Engineering
Cost Estimating
Sales Engineering
Construction Engineering
AutoCAD
sunny design
Microsoft Office
Electrical Engineering
BlueSol
Business Development

Social Profiles

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Memberships

Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • Member at Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
  • September 2010
Federation of Arab Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • October 2010
Egyptian Society of Engineers
  • Electrical Engineer
  • November 2010

Training and Certifications

Wind Turbines Technical Introduction (Training)
Training Institute:
NREA Egypt
Date Attended:
July 2019
Duration:
16 hours
Energy Management Certification (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2015
PV Grid Tied (Training)
Training Institute:
renac
Date Attended:
January 2018
Duration:
40 hours
Electrical Marketing & Sales Engineer - ETA ELECTRIC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2015
Electrical Design & Supervision Engineer - CONNECT ARCHITECTS & PLNNERS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2017
Electrical Distribution Phase 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017
TOEFL.ITP - AMIDEAST (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2017
Electrical Technical Office Engineer - K.Shaygi Office (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Completion English Conversation Courses - AUC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2008
Valid Until:
January 9999
Project Management Professional.PMP - AMIDEAST (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2011
Valid Until:
January 9999
Electrical Site Engineer - LIWAN Consultant Office (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014
Valid Until:
January 9999
Essentials of HR Management - AmCham (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
Offshore Agent Experience - Raya Contact Center (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
Essentials of Marketing - AmCham (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2009
Valid Until:
January 9999
TOEFL.ITP - AMIDEAST (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2008
Valid Until:
January 9999
TOEFL - AUC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2008
Valid Until:
January 9999
Completion English General Courses - AUC (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2007
Valid Until:
January 9999
German Language 3rd Level - ZD (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2001
Valid Until:
January 9999
Electrical Power Engineering Trainging (Training)
Training Institute:
Extra High Voltage Center - Egyptian Electricity Holding Company
Date Attended:
August 2005
Duration:
80 hours

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Writing
  • Chess
  • Reading
  • Football