Author: Green Tech Egypt

Renergy Group Partners held the final community consultation session for the Green Energy and Hydrogen Project in Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, with the attendance of H.E. the Governor of South Sinai, Dr. Khaled Mubarak, who did the opening speech. In his address, he emphasized the importance of this project as a qualitative leap in the field of clean energy, its role in creating new job opportunities for the people of the governorate, and in supporting sustainable development in the region.

Both Mr. Robert Valk, Chairman of Renergy Group Partners, and Counselor Mohamed Abou El-Naga, Advisor to the Minister of State for Military Production, gave speeches highlighting the project’s importance for the Arab Republic of Egypt. The project will secure the future of the Egyptian energy and contribute to placing Egypt at the top of the world map of green energy and hydrogen projects. They also stressed the vast job opportunities this massive energy project will create for youth during the construction and operation phases.

The session was attended by a number of executive leaders and representatives of the concerned ministries and government authorities, led by the Ministry of Military Production, the Environmental Affairs Agency, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, Red Sea Port Authorities, and the Industrial Development Authority. The event also witnessed wide participation from tribal sheikhs and elders of the Bedouin tribes, as well as representatives of civil society organizations, confirming the participatory approach adopted by the company in all stages of the project. His Excellency further affirmed that the Mega Scale El-Tor  Project is a qualitative leap for Egypt’s energy future and a source of pride for the people of Sinai.

The session also included the participation of leaders from the Ministries of Military Production, Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Environment, the Environmental Affairs Agency, experts from King Salman International University, in addition to representatives of the local community, media professionals, and tribal sheikhs and elders of South Sinai, with a large presence of executive leaders from the governorate.

In his speech, the Governor stressed that the Green Power and Hydrogen  Project represents a historic leap for Egypt in general and South Sinai in particular, as it is the first integrated clean energy project relying on the latest technologies for generating green energy from wind and solar power, with the aim of positioning Egypt among the leading countries worldwide in this field.

Major General Khaled Mubarak clarified that the project will have direct impacts on the economic and social life of the governorate, including:
 • Providing thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities for youth and members of the Bedouin tribes.
 • Launching training and qualification programs in cooperation with King Salman International University to prepare specialized technical and administrative cadres.
 • Comprehensive community development through the establishment of a new residential area comprising more than 4,000 housing units, including 2,000 units dedicated to serving the project and 500 units allocated to Bedouin residents, thereby enhancing social stability.
 • Revitalizing agricultural and tourism investment in the surrounding areas by providing desalinated water sources and infrastructure support projects.

Experts and specialists from the Renergy company, Ecoconserv for Environmental and Social Solutions, and Safe Soar for Migratory Birds Studies presented the various studies during the session, including the environmental and social impact assessment of the project, which covered:
 • Monitoring migratory bird movements and implementing necessary measures to avoid impacts on their flight paths.
 • Assessing the project’s impact on ecosystems and providing an integrated mitigation plan for any negative effects.
 • Adopting global sustainability standards to protect natural resources and achieve environmental balance.

In this context, Renergy Group Partners affirms its commitment to continuing close cooperation with all government entities and the local community, and to applying the highest environmental and social standards, ensuring the achievement of sustainable development in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030. The final public consultation is a big milestone for the project to move to the next stage of the project development. After two years of hard work, finalizing the feasibility study and all the required EEAA studies, we expect to receive the final approvals for the project within 3 months. At the end of the day, the Governor of South Sinai honored the implementing company and the representatives of the entities participating in the preparation of the Green Power and Hydrogen Project, exchanging shields and commemorative gifts in appreciation of their role in supporting and implementing this mega national project, which will contribute to providing thousands of job opportunities, developing the local community, and boosting agricultural and tourism investment in the region.

During the honoring ceremony, the Governor praised the efforts of all parties involved in completing the environmental, technical, and social studies of the project, affirming that the project represents a historic leap for the future of energy in Egypt and a source of pride for the people of Sinai, as it relies on the latest green energy technologies with a combination of solar, pump storage and hydropower, and constitutes an important step in placing Egypt on the global map of leading countries in the production of green baseload 24/7 power to the grid combined with green hydrogen production.

In line with the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and in implementation of Egypt’s Vision 2030 and the state’s strategy for transitioning toward renewable energy, Major General Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, held a meeting today at his office in Sharm El-Sheikh with representatives of Renenergy Group Partners (the company implementing the green hydrogen and energy production project), which is planned to be established in El-Tor, the capital of South Sinai, along with the governorate’s consultant and concerned officials.

During the meeting, the governor discussed the latest updates related to the project, which is considered one of Egypt’s most significant clean energy projects. The project aims to provide about 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, in addition to its role in supporting the green economy and reducing carbon emissions, thereby enhancing South Sinai’s position as a strategic hub for renewable energy.

The governor also explained that the project will not be limited to clean energy production but will contribute to creating an integrated agricultural community. This will include providing the necessary water for irrigation, establishing modern Bedouin housing, a hospital, and a school, achieving sustainable development, and improving the services provided to citizens.

In this context, Major General Khaled Mubarak confirmed the continuation of community dialogue regarding the project. This will ensure the participation of citizens, local residents, and relevant authorities in discussing project details and listening to their views and suggestions, strengthening transparency and achieving the best results for the local community.

The governor affirmed the governorate’s keenness to provide all facilities and support to ensure the speedy implementation of the project and maximize the benefits for the people of South Sinai.

Renergy Group, the consortium leading Egypt’s first waste-to-energy (WTE) project, has officially awarded China Energy Engineering International Group the engineering, procurement, and construction contract.

The landmark project in Abu Rawash, Giza, will be Egypt’s first operational WTE plant. The plant represents a significant milestone in Egypt’s transition towards sustainable energy and waste management with an installed capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) and the ability to treat 1,200 tonnes of waste per day.

As the project owner, Renergy Group brings together a powerful partnership of the National Organisation for Military Production (NOMP), Green Tech Egypt, and Bahrain-based OAK Holdings. As the project developer and owner, Renergy Group will oversee the plant’s implementation under a design-build-own-operate model with an estimated investment of $130 million.

The plant will operate for 25 years, after which ownership will be transferred to the Giza Governorate. Notably, around 40% of the contracts will be awarded to Egyptian companies, ensuring strong local participation alongside the international expertise.

This pioneering project marks a new era for Egypt’s green energy sector, positioning Renergy Group as a key driver of sustainable infrastructure and innovative waste solutions in the region.

Renergy Group Partners held a public consultation session to discuss and define the scope of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Study for constructing the world’s first and largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Tor, South Sinai.

The session took place in Sharm El-Sheikh, with the attendance of representatives from Renergy Group Partners (the project developer) and EcoConServ (the company conducting the ESIA study), as well as key leaders from South Sinai Governorate, the Ministry of Military Production, the Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) under the Ministry of Environment, alongside tribal sheikhs and elders from across the governorate, civil society organizations, and a number of environmental and energy experts, along with specialists from other related fields.

Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, participated in the session via video conference, emphasizing the national and strategic importance of the project for the Arab Republic of Egypt, positioning the country at the forefront of the global green hydrogen map. He also highlighted the project’s particular importance to South Sinai, as it contributes to creating a new environment and job opportunities for local residents and supports the governorate’s comprehensive development.

This project represents a significant transformation that will strengthen Egypt’s and South Sinai’s role as a regional and international hub for new and renewable energy, utilizing solar and water power to produce green hydrogen and generate electricity. The region’s unique natural characteristics—including high mountains, flat deserts, and access to both the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba—make it ideally suited to become the launch base for this ambitious national and international green hydrogen project.

The session addressed the project’s environmental and social aspects, proposed impact mechanisms, and potential adverse effects. It also explored the economic opportunities the project would bring to the local population. The project is estimated to create approximately 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting economic development, improving living standards, and strengthening the local economy.

Participants emphasized the importance of continuing community consultation sessions throughout the different phases of the project to ensure transparency, knowledge exchange, and consideration of local community interests, aiming to balance development needs with environmental preservation.
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Gebaly, a prominent tribal leader in Sinai, stressed the project’s importance and the support of South Sinai residents, affirming their commitment to overcoming any obstacles during the feasibility study and actual implementation phases.

Renergy Group Partners recently conducted a workshop with Alexandria University’s Faculty of Engineering, offering undergraduate students an in-depth look into Waste-To-Energy (WtE) technologies. The session, led by company experts, aimed to familiarize students with the processes involved in converting waste into electrical energy.​

Key Topics Covered:

• The waste supply chain in Egypt
• Types and quantities of waste generated in the country
• Methods for waste collection and transportation
• Role and function of intermediate waste stations
• Operations of waste treatment facilities and energy conversion processes
• Design and management of sanitary landfills
• Challenges faced in implementing WTE projects in Egypt​

This initiative underscores Renergy’s commitment to supporting scientific research and fostering the development of future professionals in clean and green energy.

The Investment Opportunities Platform of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) announced an investment opportunity in a project to build the world’s largest green hydrogen production plant in partnership with the Ministry of Military Production in South Sinai for $17 billion. The plant, which will be located on an area of ​​127 square kilometers, aims to produce up to 400,000 tons of green hydrogen annually. The first phase will be completed in 2030, the second in 2033, and the third in 2035.

https://www.investinegypt.gov.eg/English/pages/exploremap.aspx?oppId=24660

 “Hydrogen Insight” is The hydrogen news website powered by Recharge and the energy industry’s leading source for hydrogen news and analysis.  also published a report on constructing a green hydrogen production plant in Sinai under the headline “Egypt plans $17bn green hydrogen project, powered by 3.1GW of round-the-clock renewables: reports.”

https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/production/egypt-plans-17bn-green-hydrogen-project-powered-by-3-1gw-of-round-the-clock-renewables-reports/2-1-1787334

The Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade also posted an announcement on its official Facebook page about the minister’s meeting with the founder and CEO of Renergy Group Partners to review the pioneering green hydrogen project in Sinai.

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122135787980408172&id=61562245173260&rdid=m7QkD0BQxHmxCe05

Citing the General Authority for Investment, ChemAnalyst, a website that provides real-time price trends and market information for over 500+ commodities and finished products, published news about the green hydrogen project in South Sinai under the headline “Egypt Unveils Ambitious $17 Billion Green Hydrogen Mega-Project in South Sinai.”

https://www.chemanalyst.com/NewsAndDeals/NewsDetails/egypt-unveils-ambitious-17-billion-green-hydrogen-mega-project-in-south-sinai-35035

British h2-view, which keeps you at the forefront of the news, views, and progress in hydrogen energy markets & technologies, was not far from covering the huge event, publishing under the headline ” Egypt unveils $17bn plan for 400,000 tpa green hydrogen plant.”

https://www.h2-view.com/story/egypt-unveils-17bn-plan-for-400000-tpa-green-hydrogen-plant/2122642.article

Fuel Cells Works, The World’s Leading Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industries Media Platform for over 25 years, published an article titled “ Egypt Plans to Build World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant.”

https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/03/03/electrolyzer/egypt-plans-to-build-world-s-largest-green-hydrogen-plant

The Dutch platform Global Flow Control, which operates as a multi-dimensional virtual marketplace, joined the world in celebrating the news, publishing under the title ” Egypt Unveils $17 Billion Plan for 400,000 TPA Green Hydrogen Plant.”

https://globalflowcontrol.com/newsroom/egypt-unveils-17-billion-plan-for-400000-tpa-green-hydrogen-plant

(Green Building Africa) GBA: The go-to publication for the latest news on Africa’s renewable energy, infrastructure, and built environment sectors. Published “3.1 GW Solar to Hydrogen Project pitched in Egypt.” https://www.greenbuildingafrica.co.za/3-1gw-solar-to-hydrogen-project-pitched-in-egypt/

Enerdata Enerdata is an independent research company that specialises in the analysis and forecasting of energy and climate issues. We do this at a variety of different geographic and business / sector levels. Based in France and founded in 1991, it published “Egypt plans to build a 400 kt/year green hydrogen plant powered by solar and hydro.”

https://www.enerdata.net/publications/daily-energy-news/egypt-plans-build-400-ktyear-green-hydrogen-plant-powered-solar-and-hydro.html

From the Arab world, the Emirati ZAWYA, which brings to you news from the world of business & finance that you can trust from a Middle Eastern perspective, shared the project’s developments in a feature titled “Egypt: El-Khatib discusses latest development of 3.1-GW green hydrogen project in Sinai.”

https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/north-africa/egypt-el-khatib-discusses-latest-development-of-31-gw-green-hydrogen-project-in-sinai-yrforcri

As for the Egyptian Enterprise, a daily reporting platform on news and trends that will move the markets, it published a report titled “Egypt pitches mega green hydrogen project to investors.”

https://enterprise.news/climate/en/news/story/34008ee8-9d78-4d33-8cce-4c09ea450be8/egypt-pitches-mega-green-hydrogen-project-to-investors

Egypt Oil & Gas, the only company providing information on oil and gas in Egypt, published on its website, ” Investment Minister Reviews Green Hydrogen Project in Sinai with Alvarez & Marsal Consulting.”

News continues to circulate around the world about the world’s largest project of its kind being built in Egypt’s South Sinai. The mega green hydrogen production plant, located on 127 square kilometers, will cost $17 billion and operate at a capacity of 3.1 gigawatts, producing up to 400,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.

Eng. Hassan El Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with Mr. Robert Valk, Founder and CEO of Renergy Group Partners, and Mr. Abdullah El Ebiary, Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal Consulting, where they reviewed the pioneering green hydrogen project in Sinai.

The Minister said that green hydrogen projects are an essential part of Egypt’s strategy to shift towards clean energy and attract foreign investments in the renewable energy sector, noting that the Sinai Green Hydrogen Project represents a unique model for sustainable projects that support the Egyptian economy and enhance the country’s position as a regional hub for clean energy.

Al-Khatib added that the Egyptian government is committed to supporting such pioneering projects.

For his side, Mr. Abdullah Al-Ebiary, General Manager of Alvarez & Marsal Consulting, said that the Sinai project is one of the most important pioneering projects that is developing very quickly, explaining that the project includes the installation of an electrolyzer with a capacity of 15 gigawatts, in addition to a water storage and pumping system to a height of 800 meters to generate energy when needed, providing a sustainable supply of basic energy of up to 3.1 gigawatts after the completion of its three phases.

For his part, Mr. Robert Valk, Founder and CEO of Renergy Group Partners, said that the project has great potential to be one of the most important sources of green hydrogen in the world. He noted that the work team has made great efforts to establish an integrated and sustainable infrastructure that ensures the continuity of production.

He added that the investment environment in Egypt supports innovation and sustainability, making it an attractive destination for such ambitious projects, noting that the first phase of the project includes a water desalination plant and a liquid hydrogen production facility, in addition to establishing a sea pier to export the product to Europe, where it will be shipped to the Italian port of Trieste, to be distributed via railways to several European countries, most notably Germany.

In an important step towards enhancing environmental and economic sustainability in South Sinai Governorate, within the framework of the comprehensive development plan for the governorate adopted by His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and within Egypt’s plan to achieve a sustainable energy transformation within the framework of Egypt Vision 2030, Major General Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, held a meeting today at his office in Sharm El-Sheikh with representatives of Renergy Group Partners, to discuss the proposed project to establish a “mega green hydrogen production station” in El-Tor City.

This project aligns with the requirements of sustainable development after Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, issued Decision No. 3445 of 2023 to establish the National Council for Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives.

The governor welcomed the idea of ​​establishing the project on the governorate’s land, given South Sinai’s natural and topographical features that support the project’s success, which will greatly benefit the governorate’s people. This project is one of the most prominent projects that aim to support the green economy and reduce carbon emissions.

During the meeting, Dr. Khaled Mubarak inquired about the investment value of the project and the job opportunities it will provide to citizens in the region and requested the preparation of a comprehensive study on the location, returns, and employment. Mr. Frans van Breugel, the project director, confirmed that the number of job opportunities resulting from the project is estimated at about 10,000 direct and indirect job opportunities, which enhances the governorate’s role in creating a strong economic environment that supports youth and local communities.

The governor pointed out that the project will rely on renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, which will contribute to reducing dependence on traditional fuels and providing clean energy sources.

The governor stressed that renewable energy projects are a priority due to their significant positive impact on sustainable development in South Sinai, as they will contribute to enhancing local and international investments in the energy sector and are an important step towards achieving Egypt’s goals and the 2030 strategy.

The Sustainability Forum Middle East, a premier gathering of private sector leaders, was held from 28 to 29 January 2025 in Manama, Bahrain.

Sustainability Forum Middle East is a regional platform for promoting understanding and driving climate action on the part of the private sector, whose embracing of sustainability and decarbonisation is critical to the meeting of net-zero ambitions of the MENA countries. It consists of an annual Forum and a series of high-level roundtables held across the region throughout the year that delve into critical subjects in the drive towards decarbonisation of the MENA economies.

Founder and CEO of Renergy Group Partners & Green Tech Egypt, Mr Robert Valk, participated in a panel discussion titled “ Powering the Future: MENA’s Renewable Energy Surge and the Hydrogen Revolution” his session explored the region’s significant investments in solar and wind power, as well as the emerging role of hydrogen in achieving net-zero goals.

As a key player in the sustainability sector, Robert Valk brought his expertise to the discussion, sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges associated with the transition to renewable energy sources. His participation in the forum underscores his commitment to promoting sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions.

The Sustainability Forum Middle East provided a platform for leaders like Robert Valk to engage in meaningful discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate on solutions to drive the region’s sustainability agenda forward.