Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently met with officials from ACWA Power to review developments in cooperation on seawater desalination projects. The meeting, held at the government headquarters in the New Capital, was attended by senior officials including Samir Sarhan, Executive Director of ACWA Power, and Ahmed Omran, Deputy Minister of Housing for Utilities. Madbouly highlighted the importance of cooperation with ACWA Power, citing its extensive experience in the sector.
During the meeting, Madbouly emphasized that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attaches significant importance to seawater desalination. Egypt is expanding desalination projects while working to localise industries and technologies related to the sector. The government aims to secure the best offers from qualified companies to begin implementing these projects. Madbouly noted that Egypt is targeting the production of 10 million cubic metres of desalinated water per day.
The Egyptian government plans to expand desalination capacity through modern plants using advanced international technologies and in cooperation with major specialised companies. This move is part of efforts to support sustainable urban development, expand new cities, and develop coastal areas. Desalination projects represent a sustainable solution for securing the water resources needed to support the country’s development plans.
ACWA Power reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its cooperation with Egypt, highlighting the company’s investments in renewable energy projects in the country. The company is working with Egypt to implement a number of seawater desalination projects aimed at increasing the country’s production capacity in the sector. Egypt is considered a trusted partner for ACWA Power.
The meeting also discussed investment opportunities in the desalination sector, particularly in light of the government’s efforts to increase private-sector participation and leverage the expertise of specialised companies. The two sides explored ways to support the localisation of industries associated with desalination. This cooperation is expected to enhance Egypt’s water security and support its development plans.
Egypt’s desalination projects are part of a broader strategy to address water scarcity and support economic growth. The country is working to develop its coastal areas and expand its urban infrastructure. Seawater desalination is seen as a key component of this strategy, providing a reliable source of water for households, industries, and agriculture.
The cooperation between Egypt and ACWA Power is expected to contribute to the country’s goal of increasing its desalination capacity. The two sides will continue to work together to implement desalination projects and support the localisation of related industries. This partnership is seen as a positive step towards enhancing Egypt’s water security and supporting its sustainable development plans.
Key points
- Egypt aims to produce 10 million cubic metres of desalinated water per day.
- The government is working to localise industries and technologies related to the desalination sector.
- ACWA Power is investing in renewable energy and desalination projects in Egypt.
