Desalination plants
Hanoura added that 17 consortia have qualified for the tender since nearly a year ago, and they will be notified to obtain the tender documents.
The deputy minister noted that Egypt's expansion to establish more desalination projects comes to bridge the gap between Egypt’s historical share of the Nile River water.
The state has adopted a methodology for the drinking water and sanitation utilities sector to face water needs in light of climate changes.
Sixteen desalination plants are being establishing in five governorates with a capacity of 473,000 cubic meters.
