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NUCLEAR POWER
IS THE ANSWER TO AFRICA’S
ELECTRICITY CRISIS
Chairman of the Energy Committee of the Association of Businessmen
NEW LEGISLATION HAS BROUGHT
ABOUT A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH
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MEGA SAUDI ENERGY
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«SPARK» GENERATES
INTENSE INTEREST IN
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THE HAPPY END OF ELECTRICITY
AND SUSTAINABILITY
STORY IN UAE
“The UAE is striving to develop and boost its rich resources and expertise in the
international energy markets and enhance its leading role as a world center for
renewable energy research and development.” said by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
“We recognize that preserving our energy resources will be one of the greatest challenges
in our drive towards sustainable development. This, however, will not materialize unless
the different facets of our society adopt energy conservation principles in their core
values. The future generations will be the chief beneficiary of our achievements and the
best judge of what we accomplish in this field” said by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
■ Kareem Atef
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Many years ago, before the 3rd millennium, the energy sectors. Also, it aims to exchange the
10 wise leadership of the united Arab of Emeries experiences and best practices in order to reach
realizes that the demand for energy is one of the sustainable development. Over the last few
the greatest challenges in 21st century; this years of the 3rd millennium, Dubai has establish
challenge is accompanied by the great global itself as a global hub for energy researches and
growth for demand rates of electricity, water, oil, best international experiments in the same, as
fossil energy, and etc. well as, it unique location as international center
Hence, The UAE develops and boosts its rich for financial, business, and tourism sectors.
resources and expertise in the international In 2009, Dubai has established The Dubai
energy markets and enhances its leading role as a Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE) as per the law
world center for renewable energy research and issued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
development as strategic direction called by His Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of
Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to oversee all energy-
President of the United Arab Emirates related issues and initiatives in Dubai,
when he said “The UAE is striving to as well as putting policies in place to
develop and boost its rich resources ensure energy sustainability in the
and expertise in the international Emirate. Furthermore, all energy
energy markets and enhance its companies and bodies in Dubai
leading role as a world center WORLD BANK: are under the auspices of the
for renewable energy research UAE MAINTAINS Council.
and development.” 1ST PLACE FOR Furthermore, Dubai has
In this context, His Highness ‘GETTING launched an Integrated Energy
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid ELECTRICITY’ IN Strategy for 2030, which aims to
Al Maktoum, Vice President and diversify its energy mix to include
Prime Minister of the UAE and WORLD alternative energy sources, with
Ruler of Dubai directions adopt 71% from natural gas, 24% from
the same strategy and goal both nuclear power and clean coal
when he says “We recognize and 5% from solar power to fulfill
that preserving our energy Dubai’s electricity needs in 2030.
resources will be one of the greatest The council’s Achievements
challenges in our drive towards sustainable During the past 10 years, the DSCE made a lot
development. This, however, will not materialize of achievements in the energy sector. Also, it is
unless the different facets of our society adopt responsible for ensuring the supply of energy to
energy conservation principles in their core the Emirate of Dubai, overseeing the effective
values. The future generations will be the chief planning of the energy sector, organizing the
beneficiary of our achievements and the best rights and duties of energy service providers in
judge of what we accomplish in this field” enhancing the cost-effectiveness and quality
Directions translation of the services provided to supply energy,
The Government of Dubai has translated rationalizing the use of energy and ensuring
those directions to number of initiates which environmental sustainability.
marked an important milestone in the different The Council establishes to monitor the
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carbon performance as the first of its kind in
the Middle East. The Carbon Footprint project
has created to monitor and benchmark Dubai’s
carbon performance, measure greenhouse gas
emissions and tracking changes in the coming
years to develop a comprehensive program in
order to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions.
Today’s UAE, at the heart of Dubai, is proud of
its air and listed on the green zone as per the
International Classifications.
Green Economic
The National Long-term initiative entitled,
‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’
has launched to establish green economic. The
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UAE aims to become one of the world leaders in which includes;
this area as well as a center for the export and re- The Zayed Sustainability Prize is the UAE’s
export of green products and technologies, pioneering global award for sustainability in
The initiative aims to maintain a sustainable 2008, to commemorate the Legacy and vision of
environment to support long-term economic sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s legacy as the
growth. Furthermore, it includes many programs father of the nation.
and policies in the area of energy, agriculture, The Prize recognizes sustainability areas with
investment, and sustainable transport. It also five categories; mainly the Energy and attracts
includes the formation of new environmental small and medium sized enterprises, non-
and urban policies to improve quality of life in profit organizations and global high schools for
the UAE. their innovative solutions in sustainable and
Sustainability and Innovative Solutions Prizes humanitarian development.
The UAE awards a number of Prizes in the The Prize has awarded 86 winners. Collectively,
energy field to promoting the sustainability they have, directly and indirectly, positively
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impacted the lives of over 335 million people
through the implementation of sustainable
solutions around the world. In this time, the Prize
has also sought to encourage and inspire others
to adopt sustainable and human development
practices around the world.
The Emirates Energy prize embodies the efforts
of Dubai to promote the best practices and
activities in the energy field and management
of resources in order to archive innovation
and creativity values related to the important
processes and systems in the energy field, which
affect the challenges and opportunities in the
field. Also it develops new business models,
researches in funding mechanisms to support
clean energy projects, builds human capacities,
and strengths institutional social responsibility.
Launching Technology Solutions system
Technology Innovation Pioneers (TIP)
summit adds a new dimension of
excellence in the energy sector
and sustainability concept within
UAE Innovation Month activates
which embodies the direction
of the government and
leadership of UAE to
achieve the targets of 50
goals Plan.
The submit witnesses
in its 2nd session, held
on the last February,
launching of the system of
technology solutions and innovative
technologies of innovators from all over the world
in number of sectors including; energy and the
environment, before a great number of investors,
stakeholders of private sector companies and
specialists In these areas.
The Happy End
The UAE, represented by Dubai Electricity and
Water Authority (DEWA), has maintained its first
global ranking, for the third consecutive year, with
scores of 100% in all Getting Electricity indicators
in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report.
The report measures the ease of doing business
in 190 economies around the world.
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ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT MEE 2020
Around 19 companies will be local professionals, the French director at Business France Middle
exhibiting on the French pavilion pavilion will represent the sector, East, stated, “France has strong
organised by Business France at showcasing equipment and expertise, cutting-edge technology
the Middle East Energy (formerly applications for power generation, and diversified range of services
known as Middle East Electricity) transmission and distribution, in this sector, with internationally
conference, to be held at Dubai protection and security products recognised flagship companies
World Trade Centre (DWTC) from and systems, lighting etc. (e.g. RTE, EDF, Schneider Electric).”
3-5 March As the Middle East is expected “French companies, having gone
Positioned as a global energy to attract US$109bn investment digital, are highly qualified to
event, the Middle East Energy within the next five years, the operate at all levels of the value
(MEE) 2020 is set to bring together development of tourism, mass chain, whether they are electricity
manufacturers and suppliers distribution, transport and and telecoms network operators,
covering the entire energy value logistics, growth outside the engineering firms, integrators,
chain. hydrocarbon market are fueling equipment manufacturers,
Expected to generate interest regional markets demand. component producers or
and attract a large number of Frederic Szabo, managing
2 BENTLEY SYSTEMS
ISSUES CALL FOR
nominations for YII 2020 awards Vancouver Convention Centre,
Bentley Systems, Incorporated, brings together infrastructure
one of the leading global providers professionals and industry
of comprehensive software thought leaders from around the
solutions for advancing the design, world to share best practices and
construction and operations of learn about the latest advances
infrastructure, has announced its in technology that will improve
call for nominations for the Year infrastructure project delivery and
in Infrastructure 2020 awards asset performance.
programme. Winners are announced during
The deadline for nominations is the gala awards dinner at the
May 1, 2020. culmination of the conference.
The Year in Infrastructure Every project nominated for
Awards is an integral part of an award receives recognition
Bentley System’s annual Year across the global infrastructure
in Infrastructure Conference. community. Through the Year in
The conference, which will take Infrastructure Awards programme,
place from 12-15 October at the participants:
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Gain global recognition by projects and assets including considered for special recognition
having their infrastructure projects 4D digital construction; bridges; awards including: 15
profiled in Bentley’s Infrastructure buildings and campuses; digital Advancements in digital twins
Yearbook, which is distributed cities; geotechnical engineering; for project delivery (project digital
in print and digital formats to land and site development; twins) for a project using a digital
media, government and industry manufacturing; mining and twin to gain useful insights, such
influencers around the world. offshore engineering; power as understanding the impact of
Enhance their competitive edge generation; project delivery; rail change and design alternatives or
by demonstrating to existing and and transit; reality modelling; roads highlighting issues with the quality
potential clients the value they add and highways and others. of project data, to more effectively
to projects through their digital Additionally, projects that collaborate with the extended
innovations represent Bentley’s mission of project team or to model the
The Year in Infrastructure 2020 advancing infrastructure but performance of a project and its
Awards will recognise outstanding transcend the narrower focus of the construction.
achievements for infrastructure individual category awards can be
3 PWC SESSION ON SMART CITIES’
DEVELOPMENT AT WORLD URBAN FORUM
PwC Middle East has hosted Closing the Investment Gap. The is important, but not enough for
a session titled ‘Financing and approach leveraged the WUF10 cities and regions to fit for the
Implementing the Sustainable focus on culture and innovation future. We need to radically change
Development Goals and the New as an enabler for sustainable the way we produce, consume,
Urban Agenda in Cities’ at the development to enrich the and how and where we live.
tenth UN-Habitat World Urban discussion. The SDGs provide a framework
Forum (WUF10), co-organised by Alice Charles, lead, cities, to rethink drastically local
the UN Habitat and the Abu Dhabi infrastructure and urban services, planning, policies, strategies and
Department of Municipalities & World Economic Forum, Geneva, investments from the ground up.
Transport (DMT) Switzerland, said, “The future of It’s not only a compliance agenda;
PwC hosted and moderated cities largely depends on the way it’s a strong catalyst for long-term
this compelling session with the urbanisation is managed and transformation.”
participation of a community of how public-private collaboration Hazem Galal, cities and local
practitioners, sharing experiences is leveraged to implement the government global leader at PwC,
about the implementation of the SDGs and New Urban Agenda. concluded, “At this edition of the
Sustainable Development Goals Government, business, civil society WUF, we looked, together with
(SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda. and academia need to work multiple stakeholders, how cities
The main objective of the session together to create the enabling can localise the implementation
was to explore how to close environment necessary to develop of the SDGs and address the
the funding gap and support a pipeline of bankable projects major challenges faced by them,
cities in the implementation and capable of attracting investment, including access to finance. Cities
localisation of the Sustainable with the ultimate objective of can adopt innovative solutions
Development Goals (SDGs), in line delivering sustainable urban and build partnerships with the
with the standards and principles development in cities around the private sector, multilateral IFIs
of the New Urban Agenda (NUA). world.” and other sources of finance to
The agenda followed a “4C” Aziza Akhmouch, head of fund their critical socioeconomic
approach, namely Cascading SDGs division on cities, urban policies development and infrastructure
and NUA, Co-Creating Investment and sustainable development, projects.”
Opportunities, Collaborating and OECD, Paris, commented, “Money
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WHY “MIDDLE EAST
ELECTRICITY” HAS CHANGED
TO “MIDDLE EAST ENERGY”
■ Aly Taha innovative start-ups and future technology providers
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh alike. The Middle East Energy, in the 45th edition,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, the maintains its core aspects, but now sit alongside
UAE Ministry of Energy launches from the next March new elements, such as a customised Digitalisation
3-5, 2020, one of the biggest events in the energy Zone that highlights the latest technologies in digital
sector at Dubai, in the 45th edition of Exhibition and transformation. The exhibition and its events tackle
Conference. some of the most important and critical issues in the
Middle East Electricity of 2020, carries new sector included; how could energy storage contribute
name “Middle East Energy” which is an energetic to ensuring energy quality in unstable networks, remote
transformation that aims to keep the region’s leading areas and the influence of photovoltaics.
power industry event at the forefront of a rapidly- The event also features a new technology launch
evolving sector. pad, a comprehensive B2B meeting ground and an
This is much more than a name change, educational and knowledge-sharing platform.
“This is much more than a name change,” explained Reinforce the event’s standing
Claudia Konieczna, Exhibition Director (Middle East Informa Markets’ objective to reinforce the event’s
Energy). Driven by extensive outreach and stakeholder standing as a holistic energy platform that empowers
engagement, this strategic move builds on the legacy stakeholders through power networking and multi-
of Middle East Electricity and takes the event to a new sector growth opportunities, Middle East Energy will
level to better reflect the industry we serve, an industry host new zones, including a customised Digitalisation
that continues to evolve well beyond the traditional Zone, highlighting the latest technologies in digital
electricity segment. transformation and an expanded Renewables area in
“While the electricity segment order to display the enormous
remains a core element in the opportunities in alternative
wider energy field, the wider energy sources, from hydro and
sector is now replete with geothermal, to solar and wind.
advancing technologies spanning As well as launching innovative
energy sources, renewables and solutions by leading global brands.
digitalization” added by Konieczna. The decision to reenergize the
Platforms Middle East Electricity brand is
As demand for digitised and renewable energy timely, in order to bring Middle East Electricity Mark
solutions increase effectively, Dubai World Trade to the surface, believes Informa Markets, as the event
Centre (DWTC) hosts in platforms (Trade Centre Arena, continues to reflect how the world raises, distributes
Pavilion, Hall 1 - 8, Pavilion, Sheikh Saeed Hall 1 - 3, and and consumes energy. The energy transition is already
Al Multaqua Hall) the events of largest annual global under way and Digitalisation is playing a key role in
trading platform of energy sector which reflects the developing the same.
sector’s evolution and development. Since its inception, Middle East Electricity has
The Exhibition and Conference is attended by a great constantly been at the heart of the industry; the
number of Energy Ministers and leading decision transformation to Middle East Energy is designed to
makers, alongside the companies that work in the field reflect the sector’s evolution and how it impacts the
and start-ups and future technology providers. The way we live and work, while setting the agenda for
exhibition provides a great and free opportunity for global energy needs.
visitors and exhibitors to meet, and serial of conferences Middle East Energy will serve a region which is
to discuss the most energy sector’s critical issues in the forecasted to require US $109 billion in power
Medial East. infrastructure investment over the next five years,
The exhibition always focus on the future prospects in according to the MENA Power Industry Outlook. Hence,
energy sector and strength its role year after another as the importance for industry and sector development
a leading event in the energy industry at the reign. It partners is to meet at this conference in order to have
attracts Energy Ministers and unities decision makers, desired the opportunities.
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Group photo of Egyptian exhibitors, participants and organizers of the exhibition of Egypt trade week in Uganda
OUTSTANDING
EGYPTIAN INVESTMENT
WEEK IN UGANDA
30 Egyptian companies of 4 different vital industries, Packaging and printing, paper,
books, FMCG, Engineering and chemical industries and building materials participated
in the Egyptian week in Uganda held on the 23rd of February lasting for a week, aiming
to increase the Egyptian exports and promoting the different agricultural and industrial
products
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Deputy Egyptian ambassador in Uganda and the official delegation prepares to cut tape opening of the Egyptian trade week in Uganda
With the presence of the Ugandan minister of investment,
Haitham Mokhtar, Egyptian delegate vice ambassador
accompanied with Ahmed Seif, Director of trade office ,
opened the Egyptian exhibition in the Ugandan capial,
Bangala. The exhibition hosted many imposters from Uganda
and neighbouring countries to perform import deals from
Egypt. The Ugandan minister of investment visited the
exhibition and met the exhibitors expressing her excitement
about the exhibition and Egyptian products hoping to
increase the Egyptian investments in Uganda
Egyptian Vica ambassador, Haitham Mokhtar, stated that
it is a golden chance to the participating industrial sectors
to promote their products that is considered permanent
presence for Egypt in all countries referring to the role that the
Egyptian trade center played for the success of the exhibition
Investors participating in the exhibition and coordinating all affairs for the best outcome of the
exhibition. Export development authority General manager,
Nael Ismail confirmed the special attention of the ministry of
Representatives of Ugandan companies meeting with the
Egyptian and Ugandan sides
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Deputy Egyptian ambassador and Uganda Minister of industry and Trade Attaché
trade and industry to the trade weeks of Africa assuring the
instructions of minister Neveen Jamee to ease the feasible
Egyptian exhibitions
it is important to mention that the Ugandan _ Egyptian
trade from Jan to Oct of the last year increased about 4.3 %
reaching 99.2 million dollar against 95.1 million dollar in the
same period in 2018
The Egyptian imports volume value to the Ugandan market
increased in the last 10 months of last year to 2.93 % reaching
91.2 million dollar against 88.6 million dollar during the same
period of last year . Most important industries were dairy ,
agricultural products ( Onions, Olives, Dates, Guava, Citrus,
Grapes, Watermelon, Apricot ) Food ,medical and chemical
products. The official delegation with the exhibitors
Uganda minister of Industry , while at the Egyptian Trade Week
Trade week in Kampala , demanded an increase of Egyptian investment in Uganda.
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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
FUND FOR AFRICA?
we received a question about: presently untapped clean energy internal review and approval of
Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa resources. SEFA has been designed a proposal. Click here to fill in the
The answer is taken from the to operate under three financing funding requests questionnaire
The African Development Bank’s windows: project preparation, and here to read more about the
(AfDB) website : equity investments and enabling PPG requests conitions.
The Sustainable Energy Fund for environment support. - Equity Investments:
Africa (SEFA) is a multi-donor trust - Project Preparation: This financing window seeks
fund administered by the African This window provides cost- to address the lack of access to
Development Bank - anchored in sharing grants and technical early stage capital for small-and
a commitment of USD 95 million assistance to private project medium-sized projects, as well as
by the Governments of Denmark, developers/promoters to facilitate the low managerial and technical
the United States and the Norway pre-investment activities for capability of smaller entrepreneurs
- to support small- and medium- renewable energy and energy and developers.
scale Renewable Energy (RE) and efficiency projects. Grant funding The SEFA equity capital
Energy Efficiency (EE) projects in will target development activities combined with a dedicated
Africa. In many African countries, from feasibility up to financial technical assistance envelope
smaller clean/renewable energy closure for projects with total will be deployed by the SEFA
projects are potentially viable capital investments in the range of co-sponsored Africa Renewable
from a commercial perspective, USD 30 million – 200 million. Energy Fund (AREF), a pan-African
but the initial development costs SEFA is structured to respond Private Equity Fund (PEF) solely
often prevent these projects from to requests originated or focused on small/medium (5-50
accessing necessary financing. championed by AfDB staff. All MW) independent power projects
SEFA is founded on the premise proposals received will be screened from solar, wind, biomass, hydro
that reliable, clean and affordable and pre-assessed against the basic as well as some geothermal
energy can contribute to strong eligibility criteria by the SEFA and stranded gas technologies.
African economies and can have Secretariat, currently hosted in the Investment decisions are the
a positive impact in creating Energy, Environment and Climate sole responsibility of AREF’s
employment opportunities across Change Department (ONEC) Fund Manager – Berkeley Energy
the continent. of AfDB. In the case of external LLC – subject to the terms of the
Description requests meeting the basic AREF fund agreements, with the
The development objective of eligibility criteria and presenting SEFA Secretariat’s role mainly
SEFA is to support sustainable a good pipeline opportunity, SEFA as providing general oversight
private-sector led economic Secretariat will work with other to fund implementation as well
growth in African countries departments with the view of as collaboration on project
through the efficient utilization of identifying a champion to lead the identification.
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HOPING TO
REVOLUTIONIZE POWER
GENERATION AND STORAGE
We can’t keep relying on fossil fuels for our energy needs. At least, that’s the thinking behind a
plethora of new start-ups which are hoping to revolutionize power generation and storage and
usher in an age of clean, green energy.
A plethora of start-ups are seeking to revolutionize the power generation and storage industries.
From innovative energy generation systems to low-carbon energy storage, these start-ups
are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible within the power industry. As the team here at
EngineeringPro always endeavors to make sure that you’re the most informed engineering and
technical professionals on the web, we’ve put together of the top 10 energy start-ups you need to
know about.
Makani’s innovative energy kites have already attracted the backing of Google and Shell.
■ Owen Monk
provide more people around the world with access to
clean, affordable electricity.
With over a decade of development already under
the wings of Makani’s energy kite technology, and
a recent commercial partnership with energy giant
Shell, Makani has a good chance of fulfilling its early
promise to ‘revolutionize power generation’.
Kite Power Systems is another start-up seeking to
change the way we harvest energy from the skies.
(1) MAKANI
Google and Shell-backed Makani aims to harvest
energy from the skies by using ‘energy kites’.
Resembling incredible, over-sized model aeroplanes,
the energy kites are designed to fly autonomously,
generating electricity as their wing-mounted rotors
spin, transferring the energy back to the ground via
the kites ’tether.
It’s an innovative approach to wind power generation-
especially as there aren’t enough viable locations for (2) KITE POWER
traditional land and offshore based turbines to meet
the needs of modern energy-hungry economies. SYSTEMS
Wind has the potential to power the world 100 times
over, but only if new approaches to energy generation As their name suggests, Kite Power Systems is
such as Makani’s are adopted. By harnessing wind another wind energy innovator.
energy from new places, Makani hopes to be able to Like Makani, Kite Power Systems has identified that
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26 the wind’s enormous energy generating potential is rumble strip depresses downwards, where the motion
limited by a lack of viable locations for traditional wind is converted into energy.
power technologies. So, they’ve created a solution Constructis claim that the system is designed to
which bypasses these limitations by being airborne. produce over 80 kWh per day from a 100,000 vehicle
The company’s solution centers on a twin-kite application (equivalent to a typical busy 4 lane road).
system which they claim is capable of delivering clean, This is approximately enough energy to power 3
cheap energy at utility scale at a lower cost than wind family homes.
turbines (whilst using 85 percent less raw materials). By the company’s own admission, the REX Power
So how does the two kite system work? The first Module technology can only generate relatively small
kite is programmed to fly in a pre-defined direction, amounts of energy at present. But if it can be upscaled,
similar to the path that the tip of a wind turbine and production costs reduced, it could prove to be a
blade would make. The flight speed reach by the kite valuable addition to the energy mix of towns and
is high- over 100mph in 20mph winds. The strong cities across the globe.
aerodynamic lifting forces generated by the kite then
cause a 100m-200m line to spooled out from a drum
on the ground, which is connected to a generator-
thus creating electricity.
It’s another very interesting way of capturing wind
power, and it’s clearly caught the attention of some
major industry players with the likes of Shell, Eon and
Scottish Enterprise investing in Kite Power Systems.
(4)NOSTROMOENERGY
With renewable energy sources continuing to make
a larger contribution to power grids, effective energy
storage solutions are more sought-after than ever.
But using traditional lithium-ion based batteries
for large-scale grid storage presents several potent
challenges- most notably the environmental impact
(3)CONSTRUCTIS associated with lithium extraction. Israel-based start-
up Nostromo Energy has seemingly solved these
Every day, vehicles expend an enormous amount problems by replacing lithium-ion in batteries with
of energy traversing the world’s roads and highways. water.
Imagine if there was some way to reclaim this energy? “While everybody is talking about global warming
Start-up Constructis has developed a device which and Li-ion based energy storage, we have found a
they claim can collect kinetic energy from vehicles on way to use water as a highly potent capacitor and
roads as they drive over it. solve the most crucial problem of electrical grids: high
day, vehicles expend an enormous amount of energy peak demands, which are wholly subject to cooling
traversing the world’s roads and highways. Imagine if demands e.g. commercial chillers. We have developed
there was some way to reclaim this energy? Start-up the cleanest, safest, most cost-effective energy storage
Constructis has developed a device which they claim system available today and in the foreseeable future,”
can collect kinetic energy from vehicles on roads as says a representative for the company.
they drive over it. Nostromo Energy’s Li-ion alternative is called the
The company neatly describe the device as being Icebrick, and is based around a modular thermal cell,
like ‘an energy harvesting speed bump’. which they are aiming to have commercially available
Named the ‘REX Power Module’ the technology by mid-2019 at a cost of less than $400 per kWh with
is buried into the roadway with only the rumble a warranty for zero degradation of the cells over 15
strip exposed. When a vehicle rolls over the REX, the years of operation.
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With Li-ion batteries dominating 94% of all 2017 new applications. 27
energy storage implementations, Nostromo Energy’s Enass Abo-Hamed, co-founder of the company
alternative has a lot of catching up to do… sees the future crisis not centring around energy
generation but around energy storage. Her solution is
to store hydrogen gas which can be burnt in fuel cells
by using nanomaterials to create a flexible sponge that
traps hydrogen atoms in its pores. When this structure
is heated it releases the hydrogen gas.
Like Cuberg, H2GO Power also has the traditional
lithium-ion battery in its sights. H2GO states that its
hydrogen-based power-storage system is 50% lighter
than equivalent lithium-ion batteries, whilst also
offering a 3x longer lifetime and more than double the
storage capacity.
H2GO Power believes that its solution can find use
in developing nations where traditional hydrogen-
based technologies that use high-pressure cylinders
(5) SEAB ENERGY are not feasible. H2GO has designed its energy storage
solution to fit within a standard shipping container and
When Sandra Sassow sees waste, she sees a fuel to be ‘plug and play’ so that it can be easily connected
source. Her start-up SEaB Energy wants to turn to power grids or commercial facilities. Each solution is
neighbourhoods or businesses into their own power also equipped with AI algorithms which provide cost-
plants, by using close-loop systems that take food and efficient management and optimal storage/response
agricultural waste and turn it into usable energy. operations, helping users to make the best use of their
The systems, Flexibuster (for food waste) and power-storage tech.
Muckbuster (for agricultural waste), fit into a shipping Following H2GO Power’s spin-out from the University
container and use anaerobic digestion to generate of Cambridge, the company appears to be busy make
heat and then electricity which is sent to a microgrid its tech commercially scalable and affordable. As Abo-
to be shared between neighbours/businesses. Hamed said in a recent interview:
Like some of the other start-ups listed in this article, “It takes long cycles of development to scale
SEaB’s energy generation solution is rather limited in production and reduce costs. So, it takes time and
scale. The company states that its systems are ideally big funding rounds. If we can contribute to increasing
suited to small and medium scale sites that produce the adoption of clean technologies and encourage
between 500kg and 3000kg of organic waste per day. others to do the same, that could help combat climate
change and help make air quality better”.
(6) H2GO POWER (7) OXFORD PV
Another power storage focused start-up, H2GO
Power has developed a hydrogen-based energy Listed by the MIT Technology Review as a ‘top 50
storage technology which promises zero-emissions, most innovative company’, Oxford PV is setting out
and a safe and reliable supply of power for commercial to radically boost the efficiency of commercial silicon
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solar panels by almost a third, for just £1 a metre. By incorporating variable inclination of blades on its
First established in 2010 as a spin-out from the turbines Wind City hopes to create turbines which can
University of Oxford, Oxford PV’s new perovskite solar make a much more consistent contribution to power
cell technology has the potential to allow silicon solar grids, mitigating the intermittency issues which have
cell and module manufacturers to break through been associated with renewable energy sources to-
their performance barriers. By significantly improving date.
the performance of silicon photovoltaics, Oxford PV
hopes to drive cost reductions which will transform
the economics and power-generation via solar and
therefore accelerate the growth of solar generation
globally.
The performance gains achieved by Oxford PV are
impressive- record breaking in fact. The company’s
perovskite-silicon solar cell has achieved 28%
conversion efficiency which will be a game changer
for solar power-generation. However, the company is
not resting on its laurels:
“This record demonstrates the unprecedented pace
of our technology development. We are continuing to
push our perovskite-silicon solar cell technology, with
a roadmap that extends beyond 30% efficiency. The
solar cells we are developing are not only efficient but
also stable”, says Dr Chris Case, Chief.
(8) WIND CITY
Wind City wants to make wind and water turbines
radically more efficient. The way it intends to do this is
by developing turbines that allow variable geometries
to adapt in real time to flow variability.
As the founders of the company put it, “Would
you buy a car that is worth 100 kW but then for
some reason it does only 25% of the work?” No! But
Wind City reckons something similar is happening
with today’s wind and water turbines. With nature
offering a variable flow of water or wind, turbines
cannot always turn. By adapting to the flow offered
by nature with variable geometries, turbines can
more effectively make use of the flow and turn more
regularly- therefore generating more electricity.
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2019 AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM: 2020
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK 29
AND PARTNERS GEAR UP FOR
NEW HEIGHTS
In just a few weeks, the second edition of the annual
Africa Investment Forum will kick off in Johannesburg,
South Africa, with development finance institutions
determined to tackle the continent’s infrastructure
investment challenges and advance Africa’s economic
transformation agenda.
Africa Investment Forum 2018 broke the mold for
regional investments and offered lessons about what
can be done when multilateral development and finance
institutions decide to pull their resources together to
deliver as one.
“When we laid out our vision to tilt the flow of capital
into Africa by convening the first transaction-based
investment forum, many thought it would all amount to
building castles in the air. One year down the road, the
verdict is undisputed. Africa’s investment opportunities seized. “The Africa Investment Forum not only brings
are proving to be seriously attractive,” said Akinwumi together investors and stakeholders to initiate deals
Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, but can help close transactions that would otherwise
convener of the Forum. take months or years. In infrastructure, this makes a
The inaugural forum powerfully demonstrated significant difference since the financial and opportunity
the Bank’s convening power and ability to rally key costs of project delays are high.”
development institutions, global Africa’s development challenges
and regional investors around the need a swift, bold, and robust
common objective of fast-tracking response. Of the world’s 20 countries
Africa’s economic transformation. with the least access to electricity,
The collective resolve to 13 are in Africa. Investment in the
tackle head-on Africa’s annual region of $43-55 billion per year is
infrastructure investment gap, needed until 2030-2040 to meet
estimated at between US$130 demand and provide universal
billion and US$170 billion, was on access to power.
full display during the opening ceremony. “The audacity showed in South Africa last year, and the
“The inaugural Africa Investment Forum witnessed an results in terms of investment and deals closed will live
extraordinary level of engagement. The conversation long in the investor community’s memory,” Adesina tells
moved from talking about investment to advancing global investors on the hunt for yields and opportunities.
deals towards financial closure. 2019 will validate and “We will be reaching for new heights. Already, a robust
redefine the perception of investor confidence regarding pipeline of deals valued at billions of US dollars, in
the African Continent,” said David Makhura, Premier of energy, cross-border infrastructure, agriculture will be
Gauteng province in South Africa. tabled for discussed in the boardroom sessions,” he said.
Heads of key partner institutions include Patrick Last year’s Forum attracted 1,943 participants
Dlamini, CEO, Development Bank of Southern Africa, representing 87 countries and brought together 400
Professor Benedict Oramah, President, the Africa Export- investors from 52 countries. The innovative investment
Import Bank, Dr. Bandar M. H. Hajjar, President, Islamic marketplace, brings together heads of state, project
Development Bank; Admassu Tadesse, President, Trade sponsors, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and
and Development Bank. The Forum’s founding partners other institutional investors.. Policymakers, private
also include Alain Ebobisse, CEO, Africa 50; Mallam equity firms, and other key senior government officials
Samaila Zubairu, CEO, Africa Finance Corporation. will also be present.
For Alain Ebobisse, CEO of Africa50, the continent is Africa Investment Forum 2019 will run from 11-13
brimming with opportunities that are waiting to be November in Johannesburg, South Africa
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IS THE ANSWER TO AFRICA’S
ELECTRICITY CRISIS
Africa should increase nuclear power investment as a nuclear plants with the focus of exporting the power
solution to the continent’s current electricity crisis and to neighboring countries.
to help fight global climate change. Ngomeli said training is currently ongoing in different
Sector experts said that, without significantly African countries in preparation for operation of the
increasing the use of nuclear power, it will be difficult nuclear plants.
for African countries to produce adequate electricity China, Russia and South Korea have also been offering
for industries and reduce carbon emissions. scholarships to African students to study nuclear
Currently, South Africa is the only African country with energy-related fields in their countries.
a commercial nuclear power plant. However, Egypt, Last year, 35 master’s and PhD students from Africa
Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria and Sudan are and South Asia received scholarships under China’s
already being assessed for their readiness to embark Atomic Energy Scholarship to study at the country’s
on a nuclear energy program. And largest nuclear engineering school, part of Harbin
Algeria, Tunisia, Uganda and Engineering University.
Zambia are also considering The program, an agreement between
the power source. China Atomic Energy Authority and
According to James International Atomic Energy Agency,
Ngomeli, CEO of began in 2012.
Women in Energy Michael Gatari, associate
Conference and professor of nuclear sciences
Awards in East Africa, applications at the University
the continent will of Nairobi’sInstitute of
need an investment Nuclear Science and
of $32 billion to Technology, said
construct six nuclear nuclear energy is the
plants, within the next only stable power
eight to nine years. option that can better
Currently, more than 640 serve Africa.
million Africans have no access to electricity. With the underground
That means only 40 percent of households in water receding at an alarming
the entire continent have access to electricity, rate, hydropower will no longer
according to the African Development Bank be dependable, especially with
Group. the challenge of supplying
Per capita consumption of energy in sub- the growing population with
Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, is 180 adequate clean water, Gatari
kilowatt-hours, compared to 13,000 kWh per said. So, African countries
capita in the United States and 6,500 kWh in should make a concrete decision to
Europe, according to the African Development invest in nuclear energy.
Bank Group. He also believes solar, wind and
In total, 42 percent of total energy consumption geothermal power, mostly considered
in Africa consists of oil, followed by gas at 28 safer and cost-effective, are not stable
percent, coal at 22 percent, hydropower at 6 and may not see Africa through its
percent, renewable energy at 1 percent and nuclear 1 economic development plans.
percent, according to the United Nations Environment A key is nuclear safety, and reactor accidents may
Programme. cause a lot of trauma. But Gatari said very few accidents
Ngomeli said most of the countries will finance the have taken place because of thoroughness during the
program through reinvesting pension funds, which construction period.
could be huge, noting that the Africa’s population is “The radioactive waste disposal is another public
doubling. concern because people don’t understand that the
Another source of financing will be country to country nuclear power generation installation facility is highly
agreements, where a foreign country will construct protected, well-guarded and ethically driven,” he said
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huge international interest in the region’s power sector with this year’s edition of Middle East
32 Electricity - the world’s largest power event - abuzz with its huge potential.
With SPARK having already attracted over 120 investors, the mega project is fast positioning
Saudi Arabia as a new age global energy hub as it drives international attention to energy
manufacturing and services potential in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, according to Middle
East Electricity organizers and exhibitors.
MEGA SAUDI ENERGY PROJECT
«SPARK» GENERATES INTENSE
INTEREST IN «MIDDLE EAST
ELECTRICITY 2019»
“Although the main SPARK thrust and global competition holds out beyond the Kingdom.
will be on energy resources, the focus huge opportunities for suppliers and “The localization of the
will also be on alternative power investors.” manufacturing will not only influence
solutions and enabling innovation By its 2035 completion date, the the Saudi supply chain but will
and creation. Aramco-initiated SPARK is expected extend to the GCC and surrounding
We anticipate SPARK being a hot to support and increase the regions, as this will reduce much
topic in discussions throughout security of energy supplies offered of the logistics costs of associated
Middle East Electricity’s extensive at competitive prices, lower the products and can encourage other
knowledge program, ”said Claudia costs of sector-related operational initiatives in countries countries,”
Konieczna, Exhibition Director - products and services, and enable explained Khaled Khedr, Marketing
Informa Industrial Group, the show rapid response from domestic Officer, alfanar.
organizer. product and service providers to “As an attractive environment for
“SPARK’s long-term economic aim Saudi Aramco’s urgent operational investors, SPARK will be a driver for
of localizing more than 350 new and developmental requirements. energy manufacturing and services,
industrial and service facilities and Riyadh-based alfanar, a Middle not only for Saudi Arabia but for
establishing an industrial base that East Electricity exhibitor, believes the entire GCC region. It will be a
facilitates innovation, development, SPARK’S outreach will touch well crucible for innovation and creation,
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and for broadening the capacity of population growth, urbanization energy storage and management.
our capable, qualified, and highly and rising income levels, as key “The GCC’s potential is backed by
educated manpower. ” regional power demand drivers. The massively upscaled demand, supply
The arrival of SPARK into a regional GCC is expected to require power diversification and conservation
landscape where smart cities and infrastructure investment totalling throughout the wider MENA region,”
sustainable energy solutions are US $ 109 Bn over the next five years, added Konieczna. “The analysts
high on development agendas has with US $ 55 Bn for an additional behind the Outlook report expect
led to Middle East Electricity 2019 43 GW of generating capacity and power investment in the region to
focusing on breakthroughs in the US $ 34 Bn for transmission and reach US $ 260 Bn between now
generation, distribution, storage development. and 2022. This puts the exhibition’s
and power usage segments to meet Investment is forecast to focus catchment zone in the top league of
domestic needs and international on electricity diversification and power investment and explains why
requirements. conservation, with a renewed international interest in the show
The GCC region already has the emphasis on solar and renewables keeps rising growing.”
highest public and private power and smart grids, which are gaining Middle East Electricity takes place
infrastructure investment levels regionwide momentum. 5 - 7 March 2019 at Dubai World
of any group bloc, according to Middle East Electricity’s Konieczna Trade Center and is held under the
the newly-released MENA Power believes the investment thrust patronage of HH Sheikh Maktoum
Industry Outlook. The report, is energising the annual event, Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al
prepared by Ventures Onsite for which features five focused sectors: Maktoum, Dubai Deputy Ruler and
Middle East Electricity, attributes power generation; transmission is hosted by the UAE Ministry of
industrialization alongside and distribution; lighting; solar and Energy.
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ENG. OSAMA GENEDY, CHAIRMAN OF THE ENERGY COMMITTEE OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESSMEN FOR THE “ENERGY” MAGAZINE
THE NEW LEGISLATION HAS BROUGHT
ABOUT A MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN
THE FIELD OF OIL AND GAS
EXPLORATION THROUGHOUT
Egypt after the decision to commit to pay the foreign partner’s dues. The private sector works
strongly behind the political leadership to achieve the goal of transforming Egypt into a global and
regional center of energy. We work to promote investment in Egypt and abroad and encourage the
export of Egyptian products abroad. Egyptian-Moroccan businessmen strongly push their relations
to export common products to the African market, “ECS” investments of 150 million pounds in the
field of energy and construction.
■ Fathi Al-Sayeh
Eng. Osama Genedy, Chairman breakthrough in the field of oil and now, adding in his private interview
of the Energy Committee of the gas exploration in throughout Egypt to “Energy” magazine that the
Egyptian Businessmen Association, after the decision to commit to pay private sector is working strongly
Chairman of the ECS Energy and the foreign partner’s dues, pointing behind the political leadership to
Contracting Company (ECS) and a out that the Egyptian economy is on achieve the goal of transforming
member of the Egyptian-Korean the right path towards progress and Egypt into a global and regional
Business Council, confirmed that the construction, due to the political center for energy. Genedy explained
new legislations have made a great and economic stability in Egypt that businessmen societies and all
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to promote investment in Egypt all legal procedures, as required
and abroad and encourage the by local and foreign companies, 35
export of Egyptian products abroad; to regulate relations, the state has
the businessmen of the Egyptian- also implemented procedures
Moroccan Association have to rationalize fuel consumption
vigorously pushed their relations to by providing awareness to all
export common products to African consumers of fuel and gas, and
markets. everyone who uses fuel must pay
Genedy called to completely for it without support, so they will
cancel the in-kind support and legalize their use of fuel, they will
replace it with monetary support to also rationalize the consumption of
complete the development process fuel to carry out vehicle maintenance
in Egypt, also called for solving in order to save fuel consumption.
the export problems, especially to Likewise, the owners of the factories
Africa. Genedy explained that the used for fuel develop and modernize
investments of “ECS” amounted to the equipment and machinery of
150 million pounds in the fields of the factory to rationalize the use of
energy and contracting, and to the fuel and gas. Among the important
details of the interview,, things to improve the efficiency
The private sector is a basic of gas use and consumption is the
partner of the state. Due to your implementation of “co-generation”
experience as the head of the applications that will improve the
Energy Committee of the Egyptian use of natural gas, with an efficiency
Businessmen Association, how of up to 90% of energy use, That is,
does Egypt implement the vision one of the companies specialized in
of political leadership by making the energy field converts natural gas
Egypt an international and into electricity and heat generation
regional center for energy? for any facility such as the factory,
The Energy Committee of the hotel or hospital, and thus works
Egyptian Businessmen Association to improve the use of available
has a clear vision, which is working gas, explaining that the idea of
with the state hand in hand to Arabia in the Red Sea, Cyprus and rationalizing consumption and
achieve the vision of President Greece in the Mediterranean, to work good use of resources has become
Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to transform in exploration in the Mediterranean one of the necessary and important
Egypt into an international and and Red Sea. In addition to the things to attract investments.
regional center for energy, and speedy implementation and How to attract local and foreign
the state set up in preparation for approval of a gas law and its investments in transporting gas
this ambitious Egyptian program,
the private sector had to be in line
with the state to work one hand
to reach this the national goal, by
working to encourage domestic
and foreign investments, to invest
in all areas of energy, As for fuel
and gas, it includes exploration
operations, and we now see a major
breakthrough in the field of oil and
gas exploration throughout Egypt,
especially after Egypt’s decision
to commit to paying the foreign
partner’s dues, and after a clear
economic stability in the country, so
foreign companies are competing
to come to work in Egypt, especially
in the field of exploration, and Egypt
has implemented serious measures
towards demarcation of borders
with both the Kingdom of Saudi
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The state intends during the Business Councils and Friendship continuous communication with
36 coming period after laying down Associations? the Electricity Regulatory and
the infrastructure of laws and First, as a committee of the Consumer Protection Facility,
procedures to focus on pumping Businessmen Association, which I headed by Dr. Muhammad
investments in the gas sector chair, we work strongly behind the Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, and
permanently more than relying political leadership to achieve the we see that the facility plays
on fuel, and encouraging the goal of transforming Egypt into an important and vital role in
conversion of all cars to the use a global and regional center of the processes of organizing
of gas and electricity instead of energy, and Egyptian businessmen relationships between electricity
gasoline, and this was done some associations, for example, promote producers and distributors, as
time ago through a funded plan in investment in and outside Egypt, well as communicating with
this regard, which is necessary. by drawing a true image of the electricity consumers. In addition
What are businessmen waiting for Egyptian market, and responding to to the continuous communication
in the coming period in Egypt? questions and inquiries from foreign with Dr. Mohamed Shaker, who
Everyone is awaiting higher fuel investors and encourage them to has made a great boom in the
prices during the coming period, invest in the fields of energy, gas sector for the Egyptian market by
after the announcement of high and electricity. There are various introducing all kinds of modern
electricity prices and the lifting of contacts with all foreign partners, technology in the sector in the
energy subsidies which is a 100% including the Egyptian-Korean Egyptian market, and we give
right decision. Business Council, to encourage him many thanks for his sharp
How do you see the results of the them in the field of energy in Egypt, insight into the sector through
decision of floating the exchange and of course the Koreans have his knowledge and experience
rate? great experience in this activity, and with modern technologies and
The decision of floating the through two giant companies “LG” his encouragement of all modern
exchange rate was a bitter cure that and Samsung as the two largest proposals and ideas, including the
everyone should take in order to companies invested for a long time transformation of waste to Energy,
advance the Egyptian economy, and in Egypt with hundreds of millions of “co-generation” projects for energy,
I see it as a 100% correct decision dollars and they have huge business encouraging projects to exploit
despite the losses that occurred in and they achieve great profits and geothermal energy in generating
some industries. continuous growth, and we talk electricity, encouraging new
The role of the business community constantly with all the committees energy projects such as wind and
How does Egypt benefit from in the Businessmen’s Association solar energy, and encouraging all
specialized committees such as and we constantly explain the energy saving projects, and it also
the Energy Committee of the importance of energy investment. encourages all companies in the
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abroad, for example, the Egyptian-
Korean Business Council helped
Egypt to export Egyptian ceramics
to Korea, and the Egyptian-
Moroccan Association was able to
solve the problems of Moroccan
investors in Egypt.
Drastic solutions for Egyptian and
Moroccan investors
How did the Egyptian-Moroccan
Association solve the problems of
Moroccan investors in Egypt and
Egyptian investors in Morocco
and what are the benefits after
the presence of the Moroccan
bank “Wafa Bank” in Egypt and
its acquisition of the English bank
“Barclays” and all its branches in
Egypt?
As an Egyptian-Moroccan reaches its price in Egypt, and we with Ethiopia and not make the
businessmen association, we try to need in Egypt to fully raise energy problem of the Renaissance Dam
invest cooperation in various fields subsidies. represent clash, but we make it with
such as commercial representation, In addition to Morocco and complementarity, and exploit its
with the aim of increasing Egypt being distinguished by markets Its population is 100 million
trade exchange between the their strategic location, Morocco people.
two countries, and we work to separates the Strait of Gibraltar from Energy generation from waste
encourage Egyptian businessmen Europe, it is very easy to transport With your experience in the field
to invest in Morocco, as well as goods from Morocco to Europe, as of electricity generation from
Moroccans to invest in Egypt, and well as transport from Morocco to energy and a plan to generate
work to export common products West African countries, as Morocco it from waste and garbage, how
between the two countries to has a huge bank that facilitates will this be done? What are the
the African market through the commercial operations of its procedures that will be followed in
using the Egyptian relations presence in the African market It this regard?
and free trade agreements with extensively, and it helps Moroccan Organic waste in garbage dumps
East and Central Africa and the companies to operate in the African is a major source of methane, and
exploitation of relations and free markets. Likewise, the existence this occurs by fermenting the
trade agreements and Moroccan of Wafa Bank is used to work in waste by burying it underground
investment in West Africa, and Africa. Exporting to African markets in solid places that prevent oxygen
Agadir Agreement signed between is irreplaceable, and all problems from entering, producing gas for a
Egypt and Morocco. The Egyptian- and obstacles that impede the period of between 20 and 25 years,
Moroccan products are important movement of trade must be solved, and generating energy from waste
and beneficial to both countries working to reduce the costs that is a technology that exists in the
for the African market. Therefore, limit competition and exploiting all whole world, and was in Egypt but
it is necessary to take advantage available resources. Egypt should not activated, and the Ministry of
of these agreements and relations, take advantage of all countries that Electricity, in cooperation with the
and we make attempts to export work strongly in African markets Ministry of Environment, started
products to the African market. and make partnerships with them, activating it, by the Egyptian and
Besides studying the solution such as Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and international expert, Dr. Mohamed
of the problems of the Egyptian the Gulf countries. Shaker, the Minister of Electricity and
and Moroccan businessmen in Besides Egypt’s assistance and Energy, and with him competent
all fields, especially the energy cooperation with the Nile Basin experts who all led Egypt to achieve
field, Morocco has a pioneering countries, including Ethiopia and the largest achievement in history
experience in transferring waste other landlocked countries, and of self-sufficiency in energy after we
for energy, just as Morocco is working to maximize trade exchange were in an unresolved crisis.
ahead of us to lift energy subsidies, with it, which is an essential part of The Subsidy
so the price of energy in Morocco the Egyptian national security, we What is your vision of subsidy and
must develop complementarity its distribution?
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agreement of all the sects of the be permanently canceled during
38 people is a failure, and it cannot the coming period, and replaced
be continued and the alternative with cash support, to complete the
is to replace in-kind support with process of economic recovery.
monetary support, through state Export
theses such as solidarity and dignity, Due to your experience, how
and the provision of strategic does Egypt become an exporting
commodities for low-income, that country?
is, monetary support reaches those If Egypt starts on exporting
who deserve it, and eliminate the many products, attention must
issue of selling the commodity with be paid to education in all its
its cost, which has failed Worldwide, stages, developing schools and
it must be disposed of, and all universities, establishing special
goods must be sold at their real centers for training students, in
price, including energy. addition to having products that
6 years’ Achievements are internationally competitive,
After 6 years since the rule of and finally solving logistical
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, problems, although Egypt is within
what do you think of his most the COMESA countries, but the cost
important achievements? The export of Egyptian products to
I see that President El-Sisi was the African countries is very high for
boldest president to take charge of hospitals, hotels, commercial malls
Egypt. He made difficult decisions and banks, and the company’s
that no other president could investments amount to about 150
take, most notably the abolition million pounds, employing 300
of subsidy, which is a sound step. employees, and more than 1000
In my personal opinion, all goods temporary workers in projects, and
must be sold at their real price, the company seeks to manufacture
provided that the support is in engineering goods, and its plan is
cash. Among the most prominent to start in two industrial regions in
achievements of President El-Sisi Suez and Beni Suef.
is encouraging young people to Every ministry of them works to «ECS»
get involved in the labor market achieve the president’s vision, What about the activity of ECS
by holding various conferences which guarantees that Egypt is Energy and Contracting Company?
and inviting young people from all an international regional center “ECS” company was established on
countries of the world to attend, for energy and one of the most the first of January 2013 and works
and encouraging him the private important things that will help in the field of energy and specialized
sector as well, because it is the Egypt to be an energy center, the contracting and the company
basis for creating job opportunities huge energy reserve that it enjoys, took over the finishing work of
for young people, as the president after demarcating our borders many hospitals, most notably the
also focused on solving investment with neighboring countries, Egypt Shafa Orman Hospital in Luxor
problems in Egypt, and solving opened a huge door to obtain fuel and the Nasaem Hospital, and also
corruption problems, With the from the Mediterranean. participated in the implementation
assistance of the Administrative The Economy Recover of the administrative building
Control Authority. How do you see the Egyptian of Siemens company, the
Governmental role economic situation after many administrative building of the Eni
What do you think about the measures? company and a lot of prominent
performance of the current I now see the Egyptian economy administrative buildings. The
government and is it keeping pace recovering and moving in the company also works in the field
with its actions with the same right path towards progress and of operating and maintaining
speed as President El-Sisi? construction, and one of the main buildings and investing in power
I see that the ministries, especially reasons for this is the decision stations. It is an agent of the
those that I deal with, are trying of floating the pound exchange American General Electric Company
hard to reach the speed of the rate, which was followed by for small power stations, and it has
president, and I mean the ministries the occurrence of political and a 10 megawatt plant in the city of
of investment and international economic stability gradually until 6th of October, and sells its own
cooperation, electricity and the dollar price fell against the product in the industrial complex of
energy, oil and mineral wealth. pound during the past months. the Eastern Company for smoke.
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COMPANY REVEAL FEARLESS DIALOGUE;
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AL-FANAR CO. ON THE TOP OF
MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL
PRODUCTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
In fearless dialogue, Mohamed Fahd El-Osaimy, International Sales and Marketing Manager at
Al-Fanar Company which is Saudi company specialized in manufacturing electrical construction
products and contracting works, and the right arm of the Alfanar Electric Co., Al-Fanar Company
owns the beigest industrial city in the Middle East with total area 700,000 M2, includes 14 Electricity
plant and manufactures all equipment and tools in between the iron cans to wires and electrical
transformers. Now, The Company manufactures all the requirements of any project, starting of the
infrastructure to Electric Power Distribution and finishes, all of which are
100% Saudi industry products, said
■ By: Kareem Atef and Saeed Al Arby
How do you see the Egyptian Do you have participation
markets nowadays? with national projects?
Egyptian markets become The company has already
economically stronger and received the official approval
promising for all international from the Egyptian Electricity
and Arab Companies because Holding Company on
it is the economic gate to Asian entering the Egyptian market.
and African markets. All those We are planning to break
attributes help us to enter the into the market by setting up
Egyptian Markets, actually we are and executing more than one
now in the Egyptian Markets as project, in the coming period. We
manufactures but under the name participates in Electrix, as our first
of the Alfanar Electric Co. and we step, in order to conclude many
were included in the Benban’s agreements to start work, since
solar power project as a contractor Electrix Exhibition is the gateway
of AlfaSolar Company. for the
When did the company launch How do you see the Exhibit
in Africa? this year?
Alfanar Co. starts to exist in the The exhibit is one of the biggest
African markets such as; Nigeria, international exhibits and known
Ethiopia and Ghana and we have to Gulf. During the last years, we
already presentence in those were Visitors in this exhibit but
markets, you know they are now we are Participants and
big markets alongside with the you know that the Arabic and
Egyptian market which becomes African Markets was lack of the
our start in the Africa as whole. international market.
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ADVISOR BASSIOUNI`S SPEECH TO “ENERGY” MAGAZINE
ENERGY SECURITY IS ONE OF THE
SECURITY CONCEPTS THAT BEGAN TO
TAKE SHAPE AND TAKE PLACE AMONG
MANY VARIABLES AND CONCEPTS
“The current situation in the Gulf region, the Strait of Hormuz and the rest of the Arab and
Middle East region has revealed the real face of the policy of interests and frantic conflicts in
order to impose influence and control over energy sources and shows the historical development
of methods, tricks and plans prepared in advance in the frameworks of the psychology of the
game and gray plans and the up normal actions and unjustified demand from certain countries
to achieve the security of the Gulf States and protection paid, and highlights the theory of
fear as sometime be ethnic and sectarian conflicts and then the terrorist groups such as Al-
Qaeda and Daesh, which emerged from the terroristic group of the Muslim Brotherhood under
the auspices of the evil gang and touched on fueling tendencies and self-aspirations for the
desire to achieve old sick dreams as happened with Erdogan and the return of the Ottoman
succession and we do not avoid the inclusion of Arab countries in the regional artificial conflicts
and finally Iran and realize and you know what is Iran and the theory of divergence declared
and the hidden agreement and highlights the scenario of the direct threat to the oil tankers
in the Arabian Gulf, especially the Gulf of Hormuz. All these scenarios are for the sole purpose
of imposing dominance and control over the sources of oil and gas and the imposition of the
principle of levy (you will pay whether you like it or not), said Abdel Aziz Bassiouni, a former
cabinet logistics expert.
■ Fathi Al-Sayeh
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42 It is no secret that the energy
file is one of the most important
issues that will affect the mapping
of future world powers and their
rise or fall. The ability of any world
power to secure energy for its
factories now and in the future
determines the size and importance
of this power on the world stage.
The security that began to take
place among many variables and
concepts that followed the post-
Cold War era, and by observing
the current international conflicts,
we find that energy security
has become like many other
traditional determinants such as
maintaining the status of the state
and expansion and secure borders,
especially for the major countries.
He added that the pursuit of
raw materials by the countries of
the world, especially the major
industrial powers, is an important
goal for them. The vitality of this
substance (oil and gas), and the
inability to achieve self-sufficiency,
has made it often an urgent goal
of a country’s foreign policy.
Adding to the importance of oil is
the failure of many attempts that
have been and are ongoing by the
industrialized countries, especially
the United States of America to million barrels per day in 2025. It industries, especially in high-
provide alternative energy for oil is estimated that global demand tech fields to energy especially
such as solar energy, wind energy for natural gas will rise to about oil and gas”, Bassiouni added.
and nuclear energy, because of (4.7) trillion cubic meters per year Bassiouni said in this context,
the high cost of these alternatives, in 2020, compared to (2.5) trillion the former US President Richard
and not be ready to cover all uses cubic meters per year in 2000. Nixon confirmed that, in
provided by oil and gas. In the light of this, the decision- 1991 on the importance of ensuring
The logistics expert said that maker in the United States of the continuous flow of energy
estimations shows that the America recognized the strategic supplies, especially oil and the need
remaining reserves of oil is importance of energy supply and to defend it by saying: “We do not
estimated between (1.2-1.3) trillion its role in sustaining and promoting go there in defense of democracy,
barrels, while natural gas reserves the growth of the global economy, we do not go there to fight
range about (180) trillion cubic especially in developed countries, dictatorship, we do not go there
meters. The available information which led to the emergence of to defend international legitimacy
indicates that the global demand the concept of “energy security”. and achieve international justice
for oil will rise at a constant rate “For the United States, the issue and preserve the sovereignty and
of about 1.7% per year for the of ensuring the supply of energy interests of States, we are going
period until 2020, which means sources has become a major there and we have to go because
that the demand for oil will rise to concern of the US national security, we will not allow our vital interests
about (107) million barrels per day which led the United States to to be affected, and these are the
in 2020, compared to about (90) search for new sources of energy constants of American policy that
million barrels per day in 2020. It that are safer and less harmful, are passed on from generation to
is likely to increase to around (120) given the need of future American generation, and that is the same
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goal of all imperialist countries and world population, the US economy increase of 1.7 percent on average, 2020
their ambitions in areas of wealth, is the largest single economy in the meaning that the United States will
especially energy. world by 20.9% of the total world have to meet more than two-thirds 43
It is no longer that the American output, China followed by 11.4%, of its needs, namely 68 percent of
policy towards the oil countries India and Russia with 4.6% and them by 2025.
governed by narrow ideological 3.2%, respectively. Bassiouni noted that the control
interests in the post-Cold War There is no doubt that the huge of major global oil regions by
period and continues to achieve size of the US economy has made the United States is part of the
its interests, even at the expense the United States has the first place national energy policy of the Bush
of the interests of others or to as the largest consumer of oil in administration, which considers
create a turbulent climate that the world. According to figures “energy security” as an essential
facilitates the achievement of released by the US Department of component of national security
our desired goals. Economic Energy, the United States consumes and a precondition for sustainable
considerations have become more than (20) million barrels per economic growth. Tight control of
the dominant policy, ensuring day, an estimated 23.9% of the global oil stocks, which facilitates
that the US economy has access total global consumption. This is the process of controlling the global
to adequate energy resources, equivalent to the consumption economy, and the economies of
especially oil, at reasonable prices, of China, Japan, Russia, Germany the competing countries more has
and reliably under conditions that and India combined, while its been committed by all who came
support economic growth and production amounts reached to after him even President / Trump
prosperity in the United States. about (8) million barrels per day, because they are indisputable
As the US economy is the largest which means that the United States constants and may explain this to
economy compared to other imports more than (12) million us from both former presidents
global economies, while the barrels per day. of President Trump President
population of the United States US demand for oil is expected Clinton And The Taliban, then
of America about (331) million to increase to about (27) million Bush, Al-Qaeda and then Obama,
people, and an estimated 5% of the barrels in 2025, with an annual and the establishment of the
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terrorist organization Daesh, are key production areas an important at more than (117) billion barrels, or
the launching pads to sabotage factor which has a negative impact 9.7% of the world reserves in 2006,
and destroy countries according on the US economy, leaving the while the continent’s reserves of
to the directions and instructions United States with three nominated natural gas amounted to 7.8%
of the evil gang and its followers. alternatives: of the world reserves, which was
Bassiouni said in this regard what Using the US strategic stockpile to supported by many discoveries of
the former defense secretary compensate for the shortage. The oil and gas to date.
William Cohen said in a report current total crude oil stockpile is Multiple transport routes and
to the president and Congress in about (727) million barrels. supply lines, as multiple sources
1997 that “We do not want peer- Increasing US oil production, this are not enough, but also multiple
to-peer conflict. We want to have alternative achieves only a small paths to reduce the possibility
the potential to ensure that we direct increase that is insufficient of exposure to risks and those
have decisive superiority. We live to meet energy needs. of the most important points
in an era of strategic potential, Reducing consumption demand, and strategic principles, where
without this excellence, our ability which reflects negatively on the the situation has become very
to achieve global sovereignty will prevailing lifestyle in the United serious and urgent to create and
be questioned. States of America. implement new paths used in the
As the national interest remains and about those concerns about implementation of sophisticated
the main driver of various the scarcity of energy sources and means, materials and equipment
international policies and the negative repercussions they and modern science applications. It
interactions, ensuring energy have on the American reality. The is also preferred in the application
supplies (oil and natural gas) has US energy strategy in general and away from the paths governed by
become an important strategic oil and natural gas in particular are geopolitics such as the Straits areas
objective of the United States, based on four key principles: for maritime transport, which are
which means that successive US The multiple sources of oil and considered traps for oil transport
administrations, whatever their energy in general, instead of routes;.
name (Republic or Democratic), are relying on one source, in addition Access to oil at affordable (cheap)
starting from the fact that: ensuring to the Gulf Arab region, the United prices, which is provided by
US national security and protecting States went to the republics of multiple sources and safe ways.
vital interests are unavoidable. Central Asia and Caspian oil, which Denying the opponents of
As the continued dependence of is estimated at about (200) billion the United States of America
the United States on imported oil barrels, as well as to the African and its competitors access to
will make unrest and instability in continent with reserves estimated the main sources of energy, as
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well as preventing access to oil the emergence of new forces economy has access to sufficient 2020
technology, where the US Congress that could pose a threat to its energy resources at a reasonable
in 1997 added a fourth principle security and vital interests and it price, particularly oil, the globalized 45
of US strategy in this aspect is currently re-evaluated after the nature of the oil market and the
which is to deny rebel countries great development in the field growing demand for energy
against the United States from the of technology applications and sources make it possible for events
development of oil industries. its development until the fifth that have a negative or positive
Faced with concerns about generation and advanced military impact on the energy sector in any
the scarcity of energy resources, manufacturing and space science. country. For example, attacking
especially oil, the American Council The various American oil pipelines in Nigeria, tensions
on Foreign Relations and the James administrations are still subject to over Iran’s nuclear program, rapid
Baker Institute for Public Policy in the influence of the American oil economic growth in China and
March 2001 issued a report that lobby, which dominates the major India, as well as natural disasters
said: “ At the beginning of the oil companies, that has a great have a direct impact on global
21st century, the energy sector is influence, which leads to external energy security. Taking steps to
in a state of crisis, a crisis that can adventures as a result of global enhance global energy security is
arise at any time due to a number events or planned in advance or the best way to enhance US energy
of factors and will inevitably affect fabricated to ensure maximum security.
every country in this globalized oil insurance, which ultimately The best way to enhance US
world. It is no secret that energy strengthens the interests of energy security is to establish
turmoil can have a potential impact American oil companies. the US-China Strategic Dialogue
on the United States and the global While the main objective of US on Energy in 2005, reached by
economy, and will dramatically energy policy is to ensure that its former US Assistant Secretary of
affect national security and US State (Robert Zoellick) with the
foreign policy. National Development and Reform
As the US National Intelligence Commission of China. Energy
Council’s report, Global Trends security has been made one of the
2025: A Transforming World, main items on the agenda along
released in November 2008, the with other security and economic
next 15 years will see a severe issues. In 2006, the United States
conflict over energy resources, due launched the US-China Strategic
to the changing global balance of Economic Dialogue, established
power and the dependence of many by US Treasury Secretary (Henry
countries. Many countries depend Paulson), and discussed a number
on its rise to economic power and of common issues, most notably
the development of technological energy cooperation.
sciences and applications, which From the above, it is clear that the
drives them to always seek continued dependence of the US
to secure their energy needs. on oil supplies from abroad mainly
became a problem of national
Bassiouni said that the United security for the United States of
States no longer faces a clear and America, especially as the needs
specific enemy that threatens its of energy sources are likely to be
security and its actual existence. greater than any other country,
Its security concern has turned to while moving to become one of
facing the dangers and challenges the non-owners of these strategic
that threaten its vital interests, materials.
since uncertainty about the Bassiouni stressed that if we
possibility of new threats threaten look at what is happening now
the interests of the United States with an objective view, we find
and its allies could be a strain on that re-changing the path of
American strategic thinking in the energy transfer in the Arab region
future. This means that ensuring will be safer and lessen the
the security and vital interests dictates dictated by them and the
of the United States can only be unification of Arab countries in
achieved by remaining militarily the fields of economy and security
superior globally, at the strategic will return to their people with
and traditional levels to prevent abundant good.
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2020 ELECTRICITY MINISTRY:
ELECTRICITY MINISTRY: EGYPT
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IMPLEMENTS MEGA-PROJECT TO
LINK WITH/ AMONG AFRICA,
ASIA AND EUROPE
“Electricity interconnection projects come within the plan of President Abdel Fattah El- Sisi on
energy subsidization, especially after having a sufficient reserve to meet the current and future
needs and the power needs between us and the other states after developing the electricity
networks.” as Spokesman of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Ayman Hamza, said.
“Now, there is an electrical Such electrical interconnection studies are prepared to restore
interconnection, of capacity 450 serves as a gateway between the path within Saudi lands, which
MW, between Egypt and Jordan. Egypt and African states” added will help the KSA mega projects, as
Increase such capacity is under by Spokesman of the Ministry of NEOM. Both parties pay attention
study. On the other side, there is Electricity and Energy in statements to implement the line to exchange
an electrical interconnection, of to Power Magazine. 3000 MW, after completing the
capacity 150 MW, between Egypt Hamza continued “If we look studies, in order to restore the
and Libya. The project of creating at the northern side, we will find path of new lines in line with the
an electrical interconnection, of interconnection project between projects of Saudi plan.
capacity 220 KV, between Egypt us, Cyprus, and Greece via undersea “Accordingly and the cooperation
and Sudan is underway. Soon, cable. The project is implemented with GEIDCO, which is a Chinese
pilot project of capacity 50 MW on two phases; each of them with organization aims to the universal
will be released. In coordination capacity of 1000 MW; both of them linkage among all the world states,
with the Sudanese party, it is with capacity of 2000 MW. Such line Egypt is the link among the three
planned to increase the capacity serves as gateway between Egypt continents; Asia, Europe and
to reach 3000 MW, then, 6000 MW. and Saudi Kingdom. Currently, Africa.” as Hamza noted. He also
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confirmed that the agreement 9 distribution companies, and 2020
between Egyptian Electricity almost 5 alliances of different local
Holding Company and Chinese - EGYPT- SUDAN and foreign companies. These 47
party on this regard had been ELECTRICITY meters are expected to install
already concluded. He also added INTERCONNEC- from the beginning of next year.
“there were mutual visits by the TION PROJECT This step is an evaluation for the
organization head and Egypt. weaknesses and strengths in the
There were huge efforts in this SERVES AS Ministry’s plan on removing the
regard, as Egypt planned to link GATEWAY old meters and replacing them by
among the countries within every BETWEEN prepaid meters or smart meters
continent, then, the link among the EGYPT AND that require the human resources
countries across continents”. AFRICAN STATES to read the consumption value.
Regarding the meters and efforts This step can also achieve the
exerted by the ministry to control real consumption, along with the
the setting of real consumption meters’ monitors showing the
value of subscribers, Dr. Ayman charge value, the remaining value
Hamaza strengthened that the TWO- PHASE and the consumed kilos, thus,
ministry makes efforts to provide INTERCONNECTION help the consumer to control his
the best service to its subscribers. PROJECT BETWEEN consumption.”
He also stated that there are two He, in addition, stated that the
types of meters. The first type is US, CYPRUS, AND ministry is working currently on
prepaid meters. This type requires GREECE VIA creating a mobile application
cards to charge it. 8 million meters UNDERSEA CABLE helping in charge the meters.
out of 36 million meters are from In parallel with the provision
the type of prepaid meters. of such services, there are other
The second type is the smart procedures to control reading the
meters, which is the most be monitored, by making available old meters through “Unified Read
sophisticated. This type does not such type of meters and data- Program”. This will be achieved
require cards to charge it. However, collection stations. through that the company agent
they are charged online through “We have released pilot takes a photo to the meter, then
the direct connection between project to install 250,000 smart send it describing the read, location
consumer and company branches. meters in specific location by 6 and time in order to control reading
The consumption and charge can distribution companies, out of the meters and ensure the read.
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INDUSTRY ENGINEER DR. NADER RIYAD FOR “ENERGY”
INDUSTRY HAS GREAT CHALLENGES
AND THE FOCUS ON MANPOWER IS
THE KEY FACTOR THAT DESERVES
ATTENTION, CARE AND SUPPORT
Dr. Nader Riyad, Chairman of Bavaria Holding Group and Chairman of the Egyptian-German
Business Council, The head of the Egyptian-German Business Council told “Energy” that
the industry has great challenges now, and that the focus on manpower is the main factor
that deserves attention, care and support. Creating team spirit and developing tools is the
foundation for every success, and change is a necessity and a strategic goal for the industrial
enterprise, today’s quality will fall short of pursuing tomorrow’s requirements.
■ Fathi Sayeh
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all levels and service institutions by optimism in completing the 2020
are able to work in the same format elements and components of the 49
and standards behind sustainable modern state by global standards,
development, and create makers the impact of all this will extend for
of success able to achieve the the coming epochs and people will
goals of sustainable development, lead in a high standard of living
reflecting on the citizen in his and the ability to cope with the
livelihood rising prices.
Dr. Nader believes that any Dr. Riad said that the Egyptian
project that goes on, 30 years economy continued to perform
without developing it at least every encouragingly and the reforms
ten years, will emerge from the started to achieve their benefits in
race of development, for example, terms of macroeconomic stability
the automotive industry, we find and the return of confidence,
that the auto industry rising, which contributed to reaching
which is high demand, is very keen a growth rate of 5.4% during
to bring many innovations and the last quarter of 2018, and the
modifications with the emergence monetary reserve rate reached a
of a new model of its products good rate of more. Of $ 44 billion.
despite they may assume the He pointed out that this has
upper class and they make leading undoubtedly had an impact on
behavior which is a form of good praising the Egyptian economy
investment success. by international institutions, most
Dr. Riyad said, `` at this stage, recently the World Bank report that
Egypt’s important and supervisory the credit rating of the Egyptian
role is positive in consolidating economy rose from “B” to “B +” as
the pillars of the state, introducing the World Bank Group announced
ways of economic development, in its recent report on the progress
partnerships with countries east of Egypt 8 positions in doing
and west, and opening up to high- Business 2019.
end technologies and generously Dr. Riyad states that there are
spending on infrastructure in some constants emerging in
anticipation of a state that I see our contemporary reality must
with great ambitions, whether at be realized and considered. He
the local, regional or international confirms that
level.’’ First, Egypt under President El-
The Chairman of the Egyptian- Sisi is inevitably heading to its
German Business Council said that ascending line to take its place
the most important characteristic among countries as a state with
of the stage since President El-Sisi all the elements of the most
took office is to uphold the work promising modern state. The
as a fundamental value and the recent achievements proved this.
only way to achieve the aspirations Secondly, the pivotal role of
at the level of the individual and railways in building the modern
society in the light of a list of Egyptian state is essential and its
priorities of national action to be absence becomes a hindrance to
worked on according to specific the ultimate goal that Egypt seeks
time programs, as well as the speed in a race against time.
of completion and care not to talk Thirdly, the good choice made
or announce any project except to the new leadership of the
when it is completed and opened. Ministry of Transport is not a
He pointed out that it is clear coincidence, but based on its
that what is taking place on the known achievements as well as
ground of huge national projects the enormity of the task to develop
in infrastructure, road network and the transport system for industrial
others, confirms that we are living countries, opening the way not
an era of rational return to the only to the service of domestic
nation, which is seeing events with transport, but open to Africa in the
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the north and North Africa and the
50 Near East in the East and West.
Fourth, that ambitions of the
important facility will only be
made during the time of the
distinguished minister, Lieutenant
General Engineer Kamel Al-Wazeer.
Regarding the total production volume of production, in light of thought, and find happiness in the
of Bavaria Holding Group, Dr. the good competitiveness of the search for the truth of things and
Riyad explained that according Group’s organs in terms of quality attitudes, both on personal and
to our estimates, our production and price without neglecting the national levels.
is estimated to be one-third of importance of the network of after- He said that there is no doubt that
the volume traded in the market, sales services with periodic follow- these sprawling ambitions are not
which is almost identical to up, maintenance, refilling and envisaged to be achieved at once,
the production of competitors replacement expired with a new but that we are currently in the
combined and certified and one we provide to every customer, stage of strategic thinking, which
operating legally. The last third regardless of his location on the would contain all the elements
represents the goods that are European map and no matter how of the plan, and prioritization
adulterated or recovered from few devices he owns and bearing is subject to the readiness of
scrap after being repainted the name Bavaria. implementation for each stage.
and packaged with low quality Dr. Riyad stressed that his main We congratulate ourselves after
packaging. goal is to maintain the clarity of the successful end of each stage to
The Chairman of Bavaria Holding vision and identity and convey it repeat “Great Egypt”. As Egyptians,
added that the Group’s exports to others because changing reality our fate rises by rising the
to the European Union are to a better reality needs a stage of importance of our great homeland
increasing and growing, and is construction and struggle, and to Egypt .. To which our future and
currently estimated at 40% of the teach his children to remain free of destiny are liked.
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