Author: Green Tech Egypt

Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Minister of Military Production, met with Mr Robert Valk, Founder and CEO of Green Tech Egypt, and his delegation to discuss the progress of their collaboration on establishing and operating Waste-to-Energy plants. This cooperation involves the Ministries of Environment and Local Development, as well as the Arab Organization for Industrialization. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Military Production’s headquarters.

During the discussion, Minister Morsi emphasized the political leadership’s strong interest in quickly implementing the strategy to convert municipal solid waste into energy. He noted that priority governorates had been identified for the system’s implementation. The Ministry of Military Production aims to leverage all available manufacturing, technological, and human resources to effectively manage and transform daily waste into smart energy solutions.

Mr Robert Valk, Founder and CEO Green Tech Egypt, presented the feasibility study conducted for the Shubramant and Abu Rawash sites, which are being prepared for project initiation. He also outlined the steps for establishing a joint-stock company to build and operate waste-to-energy plants, as agreed in a protocol signed with the Ministry of Military Production in October.

Mr Mohamed Eid Bakr, media advisor and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Military Production, stated that this meeting is part of a series of follow-up sessions on the Waste-to-Energy project. He highlighted that the project promises significant economic and environmental benefits for the country.

Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Minister of Military Production, witnessed the signing of a cooperation protocol between the National Authority for Military Production, Green Tech Egypt, and OAK Holdings. This agreement aims to establish a joint-stock company dedicated to building and operating waste-to-energy plants in Egypt.

Minister Morsi explained that this protocol continues the collaboration with Green Tech Egypt, which began with a Memorandum of Understanding signed on July 17, 2020. The goal is to create plants that convert municipal solid waste into electrical energy.

The Minister emphasised that this protocol is a significant step toward sustainable waste management solutions in Egypt. It aligns with the Ministry’s mission to utilize its industrial, technological, and human resources to manage municipal and solid waste effectively. The initiative aims to maximize the benefits of daily waste generation by transforming it into smart energy solutions.

Mr Robert Valk, Founder and CEO of Green Tech Egypt, highlighted that the joint-stock company will develop and operate plants to convert solid waste into electrical energy. This collaboration with the Ministry of Military Production is expected to enhance the added value of waste treatment in Egypt.

Mr Gareth R. Brown, CEO of OAK Holdings, stated that his company would finance the establishment of these plants, importing equipment and production lines that meet international standards. This cooperation with Green Tech Egypt aims to achieve significant economic returns for the state and contribute to sustainable development by generating electricity from municipal solid waste using advanced technologies.

Mr Mohamed Eid Bakr, media advisor and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Military Production, explained that this protocol is part of the ministry’s efforts to optimize its role in Waste-to-Energy projects. The collaboration with relevant ministries and entities aims to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness in the new waste management system.

PM visit to HEPCA’s Solid Waste Management Plant

Honoured to welcome Dr Mostafa Madbouly – Prime Minister in his tour for the first Solid Waste Management Plant built in Hurghada, accompanied by Khaled El-Anany, the minister of tourism and antiquities, Hisham Tawfiq, the minister of public enterprise, the Governor of the Red Sea Amr Hanafi, and key officials.

Managing Director of HEPCA – Hesham Mostafa Kamel gave a brief about the operating cycle of the plant, then went on a tour to inspect the plant that is built on 22,500 square meters with the cost of 60 Million, a daily production capacity of up to 400 tons, operated by 500 employees, and built with state-of-the-art technologies brought in from Germany and the Netherlands to dispose of garbage after recycling solid waste.

Madbouly praised the role of HEPCA in protecting the Red Sea with this plant that will be owned by the Red Sea governorate afterwards, highlighting the vital role played by NGOs to serve society, and at the same time, optimise the use of waste and preserve the environment.

On 25 January 2019, Governor of Red Sea General Ahmed Abdullah and Dr Ezz EL-Din Abu Steit, Minister of Agriculture, opened the Hurghada Recycling factory. General Abdullah mentioned that the new recycling factory is the first in Egypt to use new recycling technology compatible with European standards. All machines are imported from the Netherlands and Germany using the latest European recycling technology. The plant will be managed by HEPCA, The Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association. Green Tech Egypt designed, built, and delivered the factory. General Abdullah added that the new factory is a significant move forward in the environmental sector and Hurghada because it can process 400 tons of MSW and provide jobs for 62 people.

On 21 October 2018, Governor of Red Sea General Ahmed Abdullah visited the recycling plant and met with Mr Robert Valk,” Green Tech Egypt Founder ”, and Mrs Heba Shawky ”, manager of HEPCA”. General Ahmed Abdullah said he was impressed with the machines and the continuous work of the installation team.

• • Ideal for any functional areas:
    1. storage bays
    2. partition walls
    3. security blocks
    4. retaining walls
    5. flood
    6. fences
    7. recycling bays
    8. much more….
  • Require no groundwork or fixing
  • It can be lifted into place using basic equipment
  • Suitable for permanent or temporary installation
  • Can easily be moved when needs change- Require little or no maintenance
  • No additional security required- Larger stability

After the first phase of building the concrete walls, the formwork for the floor is finished. The concrete platform floor is enforced with 110KG/M3 steel. The 32 sorting holes are apparent in the photo. Next week the concrete floor will be finished. Please check the following news item.

After the design and quotation phase, the building of the concrete platform is started. The corners of the walls are reinforced with steel crash protection parts.