ACWA Power's Impact on Egypt's Renewable Energy and Water Desalination Sectors
Key Ideas
- Prime Minister Madbouly praised ACWA Power's contribution to Egypt's renewable energy goals and advocated for leveraging their expertise in seawater desalination.
- ACWA Power's Country Director highlighted the company's green hydrogen projects and global leadership in desalinated water production.
- The meeting discussed updates on key projects like the Benban Solar Power Plant, Gulf of Suez wind energy project, and a significant wind energy project in West Sohag.
- The partnership between Egypt and ACWA Power aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and address water resource challenges in the country.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently led a meeting to evaluate Saudi Arabian company ACWA Power's projects in Egypt's energy and water desalination sectors. The meeting attendees included Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and ACWA Power Egypt's Country Director, Hassan Amin. Prime Minister Madbouly commended ACWA Power's role in advancing Egypt's renewable energy ambitions and suggested utilizing their expertise in seawater desalination. Hassan Amin detailed ACWA Power's initiatives, emphasizing their green hydrogen projects and leadership in seawater desalination. The company produces over 8 million cubic meters of desalinated water daily. Amin also expressed ACWA Power's dedication to expanding in Egypt and initiating new projects. Updates were provided on critical projects such as the Benban Solar Power Plant, Gulf of Suez wind energy project, and a significant wind energy project in West Sohag targeting 10 gigawatts of electricity generation. The meeting highlighted the strong partnership between Egypt and ACWA Power in promoting sustainable energy solutions and tackling water resource challenges.