تحليل فجوة التطبيق بين متطلبات نظام إدارة الطاقة ISO 50001:2011 والواقع التشغيلي في قطاع النفط الليبي: دراسة حالة شركة الواحة للنفط

Abstract

This research paper analyzes the implementation gap between the requirements of the ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System and the operational reality in the Libyan oil sector, using Al-Waha Oil Company as a case study. The study aims to determine the level of alignment between the international standard's requirements and the energy management procedures currently followed, and to identify the factors weakening the system's application and limiting its effectiveness. The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical method based on field data collected through interviews and questionnaires directed to department managers, section heads, and engineers at the company during the period 2018–2019. Statistical analysis results revealed a clear gap in most of the system's aspects, with a total mean score of (1.92) on a (1–3) scale, indicating a weak-to-moderate level of implementation. The most prominent gaps were in weak management commitment, the absence of an integrated energy policy, limited resources allocated for energy, and the lack of an effective monitoring system for evaluating energy performance. The findings indicate that the "production priority" culture still outweighs the principles of efficiency and sustainability in the sector. The paper recommends developing a unified national framework for implementing ISO 50001 within Libyan oil companies, establishing internal energy management units directly linked to top management, and activating periodic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure continuous improvement progress. The research contributes to clarifying the institutional and organizational challenges facing the implementation of Energy Management Systems in developing industrial environments.