The Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, visited the city of Barcelona, Spain, where he met with representatives from DuPont and IETOS to discuss the latest technologies in drinking water purification and wastewater treatment. The discussions included membrane technologies such as ultrafiltration filters and membranes used in seawater desalination. This visit aligns with the directives of Egypt’s political leadership to localize the manufacturing of electromechanical equipment used in water projects. Engineer El-Sherbiny was accompanied by Dr. Sayed Ismail and Major General Amin Shawky during the visit.
During the meeting, Minister El-Sherbiny emphasized that Egypt’s national strategy aims to adopt advanced technologies to meet the country’s drinking water and wastewater needs. The focus is on seawater desalination and the reuse of treated wastewater through 2050. He highlighted the importance of localizing these technologies to address the growing demand for water driven by population growth and climate change. The minister reaffirmed the government’s support for industrial localization, noting the establishment of an IETOS manufacturing facility in New Alamein City, which is expected to begin production later this year. He also reviewed the incentives available to localize industries in the fields of water purification and wastewater treatment.
Representatives from DuPont and IETOS gave a comprehensive presentation on their global expertise in manufacturing membranes used in water treatment and wastewater management systems. The presentation included their latest innovations and quality testing protocols. The meeting also explored challenges related to membrane technology, potential technical solutions, and opportunities for localizing these technologies in Egypt, along with training programs for technical personnel. Additionally, future cooperation prospects were discussed in areas such as water desalination, energy efficiency, and wastewater reuse, aligned with Egypt’s broader green economy goals.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Engineer Sherif El-Sherbiny, Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities, expressed his appreciation to the representatives of DuPont and IETOS for their efforts in supporting Egypt’s strategies in the drinking water and sanitation sector. Their contributions are expected to aid in implementing the necessary projects and studies to achieve the sector’s strategic objectives.
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