Desalination

Egypt's PM reviews proposal to extract minerals from seawater desalination projects

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 12:01 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting Wednesday to review a proposal submitted by a Chinese company to utilize the water left over from seawater desalination projects to extract minerals.

Egypt prequalifies 17 Consortia for its water desalination program

Mon, 01 May 2023 - 08:08 GMT

The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) prequalified 17 consortia to be invited to the tendering process of the development of a number of seawater desalination plants powered by renewable energy in different locations across Egypt.

Egypt, IFC, EBRD sign cooperation agreement on desalination projects

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 - 09:56 GMT

Minister of Planning and Economic Development and Chairwoman of The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE) Hala El-Said attended Wednesday the signing ceremony.

Construction of North Sinai's $97M-worth desalination plant still underway

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 11:27 GMT

The plant will be the largest in the Middle East.

Egypt signs deal to build green hydrogen facility, seeks to establish large desalination plant in Suez Governorate

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 - 01:47 GMT

As per the agreement, Scatec will build and operate the facility to produce green hydrogen with quantities ranging from 50 to 100 megawatts.

Egypt to hold summit on infrastructure in 2022

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 - 03:33 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli announced the news Wednesday during a conference titled "Builders of Egypt."

Sisi approves loan with Kuwait to establish 2 desalination plants in Egypt’s North Sinai

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 - 01:45 GMT

The loan, which was signed on November 23, 2020, totals 5.5 million Kuwaiti dinars (about US$ 18,27 million).

Egypt PM examines with Scatec, Metito introducing desalination plants powered by renewable energy

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 02:22 GMT

The meeting was also attended by the ministers of electricity and planning, deputy minister of housing for infrastructure, and the CEO of Egypt Sovereign Fund.

Egypt's PM discusses with IFC, EBRD officials cooperation in desalination

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 - 07:51 GMT

The prime minister said that Egypt aims for cooperation with the two international organizations attracting private investments in the desalination sector.

Egypt’s renewables contribute in desalinating 2.9M cubic meters of sea water daily

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 - 02:26 GMT

He added that the aim of the project is to cover citizens’ needs of drinking water.

Egypt to complete 19 desalination plants within 18 months

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 - 02:00 GMT

The projects are constructed within a strategy to increase Egypt's water resources, and secure water for irrigation.

Sisi directs government to increase number of seawater desalination plants

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 - 08:52 GMT

President revealed that the water desalination projects cost a total of EGP435 billion.

Construction of largest desalination plant in Africa, Middle East begins in Egypt's Sinai

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 - 02:41 GMT

North Sinai Governor Mohamed Shousha announced on Tuesday that construction of the largest desalination plant in Africa and the Middle East has started.

PM affirms importance of boosting coop. with EBRD in seawater desalination projects

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 - 12:42 GMT

During a meeting with EBRD Vice President Alain Pilloux, in the presence of International Cooperation Minister Rania el Mashaat, the premier hailed the current cooperation with the bank.

What to know about Sinai’s 1st million city 'Salam'

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 - 12:55 GMT

“Salam City” eastern Port Said is one of four cities that will be constructed on the shores of North Sinai.

South Sinai to introduce ZLD plants beginning with Sharm El Sheikh

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 - 11:46 GMT

South Sinai contemplates introducing water treatment plants operating in the Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system.

Acwa Power may build desalination plants in Egypt

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 - 10:59 GMT

There is a need for desalination plants having a total capacity of three million cubic meters daily.

Saline Turning Clear

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 - 03:42 GMT

Desalination can be key to survival

Details of housing projects, water plants inaugurated by Sisi

Sat, 15 Dec 2018 - 03:48 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi inaugurated on Saturday six housing projects and three water plants.

Kuwait to fund desalination plant, road in South Sinai

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 - 09:32 GMT

On the sidelines, Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr inked an agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Development Bank.

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