The Egyptian State Minister for Military Production met WTEI consortium members at the headquarters of the Ministry’s general office. The Minister, Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, invited our delegation to discuss the cooperation in the field of waste-to-energy. From the consortium side, “Green Tech Egypt” (GTE) and “OAK Group Holdings” (OAK) participated in the meeting.
As we previously reported, a year ago, Waste to Energy International (WTEI) established a consortium for Egyptian projects. In this consortium, GTE serves as the local developer and project sponsor. OAK assumes the responsibilities of financial developer, while WTEI serves as the technical developer. Later, we completed the feasibility study for the first WTE plant in Egypt.
To clarify, the meeting took place in Cairo on Apr 6th, 2021. The State Minister for Military Production stated that this meeting is to discuss the executive position of the existing cooperation. The goal is to establish and operate waste-to-energy plants through establishing a joint-stock company for this purpose. The Minister emphasized the political leadership’s interest in the field of waste management. Additionally, he highlighted the swift implementation of a strategy to convert municipal solid waste into electricity. This gives a great return on improving the environmental, health, and living conditions of citizens. Besides, it enables the achievement of an economic return from the waste recycling process. Additionally, Minister Morsi mentioned that the ministry is finalising the feasibility study for the Abu Rawash site in Giza Governorate. This work is performed in cooperation with GTE, OAK, and WTEI.
Reasons why the Egyptian State Minister for Military Production met the WTEI consortium
Minister Morsi expressed the Ministry’s commitment to utilizing all available industrial, technological, and human capabilities for the project. That is to say, the goal is to participate in implementing the municipal solid waste management system. The Ministry collaborates with the Ministries of Environment and Local Development, as well as the Arab Organization for Industrialization. This achieves maximum benefit from the daily waste generated in Egypt through innovative energy solutions. He emphasized that the Ministry of Military Production is keen to transfer modern technologies. Additionally, the Ministry is prepared to cooperate with national and international companies specializing in waste management. The implementation of this type of project deepens local manufacturing and increases the added value. Additionally, it reduces imports and provides foreign currency, thereby enhancing the national economy.
GTE mentioned that today, the project executive reviewed the steps and timeline. He added that the establishment of these plants will increase the added value of the waste. GTE praised the significant manufacturing, technological, technical, human, and research capabilities that the military production companies own. This facilitates the achievement of productive cooperation.
OAK indicated that he will finance the establishment of the joint-stock company. Consequently, this follows the cooperation protocol signed with the National Organization for Military Production. OAK added that the establishment of this company will bring a significant economic return to Egypt. Additionally, it will contribute to achieving sustainable development goals by generating electricity from solid municipal waste using modern technological methods.
Media response
The media advisor to the Minister, Mohamed Eid Bakr, emphasized the ministry’s keenness to ensure cooperation in this field. It is based on joint manufacturing and technology transfer concerning recycling waste and converting it into energy. This highlights the ministry’s ongoing effort to integrate with other ministries and various bodies. Above all, the Ministry supports comprehensive and sustainable development strategies in the country.
