• Egyptian Arab British firm completes 2 waste-to-energy plants in Abu Khreita, Egypt.
• Egypt plans a 50 percent reduction in solid and sanitary waste pollution by year 2030.
The Egyptian Arab British Company for Dynamic Industries (ABD) has concluded the construction of 2 solid waste-to-energy plants in the city of Abu Khreita, Egypt. This was made known by the president of the company, Mohamed Hillel.
According to the announcements, the plants will handle 2,800 tonnes of solid waste daily. ABD projects that this amount of waste will generate up to 123 Megawatt of electricity per hour or 2,952 MW per day.
According to a local news report, the initiative will support the Egyptian government in its integrated strategy (adopted in 2014) for sustainable energy by 2035 to phase out the energy subsidy regime, diversify the electricity mix to 42 percent renewables, and promote energy efficiency. In addition, Egypt is aiming for a 50 percent reduction in solid and sanitary waste pollution by year 2030 through the gradual adoption of the circular economy.