Renergy Group Partners hosted a site inspection at its first waste-to-energy power-plant site following World Environment Day. Guests included Dr Yasmin Fouad, Minister of Environment; General Mohamed Salah, Minister of Military Production; General Ahmed Rashed, Governor of Giza; and Dr Tarek El-Araby, Head of the Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA).
Concession agreement and project figures
The concession agreement, signed in April, brought together the National Authority for Military Production, Renergy Group Partners, Giza Governorate and the ministries of Environment, Finance, Electricity, Local Development and Military Production. It followed a consultative process that included the Council of State.
During the inspection, Dr Fouad thanked the participants. The project represents an investment of approximately $120 million and is designed to process 1200 tons of waste per day. Annual operating costs are estimated at around $5.5 million, generation at 30 MW per hour and construction at 24 months.
Dr Fouad said the inspection took place during Environmental Investment Week, under the patronage of the President of the Republic. The project aligns with the National Strategy of Waste Management, Waste Management Organization Law No. 202 of 2020 and its executive decree. Preparations began after Cabinet Resolution No. 41 of 2019 established the tariff. She described it as an example of environmental investment developed with community involvement and stakeholders from across Egypt.
Public-private cooperation
Minister Mohamed Salah said the Abu Rawash Power Station was the result of cooperation between Egypt’s public and private sectors. He anticipated new jobs, progress towards energy self-sufficiency and a modern, environmentally responsible way to treat waste.
Governor Ahmed Rashed reaffirmed the state’s commitment, under President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi, to improve the environment and advance Egypt Vision 2030. He thanked Giza Governorate and the ministries of Environment, Military Production and Local Development for launching and accelerating a project intended to improve residents’ quality of life.
Mr Robert Valk, CEO of Renergy Group Partners, commended the ministries and partner organisations for their preparation and coordination. He said the experience and knowledge gained could support similar projects elsewhere in Egypt in line with national priorities.
