Acting on the Prime Minister’s direction to begin implementing waste-to-electricity projects, the ministers of Environment, Electricity, Finance, Local Development and Military Production joined Renergy Group Partners in signing the contracts for Egypt’s first municipal solid-waste-to-energy plant in Abu Rawash, Giza.
“The project is the result of a long journey of partnerships and decisions that support investment in converting waste into electricity in collaboration with the private sector with a total investment of 120 million USD.”
Dr Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment
“all stakeholders are keen to proceed quickly with the implementation of this important project that will contribute to improving the environmental, health and living conditions of citizens.”
General Mohamed Salah, Minister of Military Production
Design, operation and ownership
Part of Egypt Vision 2030, the plant is designed to process 1200 tons of household waste per day and generate 30 MW of electricity. It follows a Design, Build, Own and Operate (DBOO) model intended to reduce the government’s financial burden. After 25 years of operation, ownership will transfer to Giza Governorate.
Giza Governor Ahmed Rashed Mustafa Atifi said the project would put the governorate at the forefront of maximising the value of waste and reducing its accumulation.
The Ministry of Environment supervised development in cooperation with the other ministries. Renergy Group Partners LLC combines the National Organization for Military Production (MOMP), Green Tech Egypt and OAK Holding.
Local participation and research
Mr Robert Valk, CEO of Renergy Group Partners, highlighted the project’s economic and environmental benefits, beginning with 120 million USD in foreign investment in the Abu Rawash industrial zone. Approximately 40% of the contract work will be carried out by Egyptian companies, and some equipment will be manufactured in Ministry of Military Production factories. The plant will also host Egyptian university students conducting research into waste-to-electricity conversion.
The Board of Directors of Renergy Group Partners comprises Mr Gareth Brown, Mr Talal Ali Al Zain, Mr Robert Valk and Mr Eslam Ramadan.
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