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Abou Rawash Waste to Energy Plant

Giza, Egypt

2023 - Ongoing

Waste

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Project Description

Approach Words: Sustainability, Urban Resilience

Public Policy Instruments:

The Abou Rawash Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Plant is a major new development initiative in Egypt’s Giza Governorate, designed to convert municipal solid waste into clean energy. ¹ The project is one of Egypt’s first large-scale WtE treatment facilities marking a significant step toward sustainable urban infrastructure and energy diversification. ² ³ Initiated in 2023, following intergovernmental and stakeholder consultations, ⁴ the project aligns with Egypt’s Sustainable Clean Energy Vision of 2030 ⁵ and the national waste management strategy. ⁶

Title: Arial view of Abou Rawash Waste to Energy Plant.

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Title: Waste to energy process diagram.

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Title: Egypt has commenced the fourth phase of the $157 million giant Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant.

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Title: Waste ready for processing in the plant storage after collection.

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Title: Arial view of Abou Rawash Waste to Energy Plant.

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Title: Waste to energy process diagram.

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Title: Egypt has commenced the fourth phase of the $157 million giant Abu Rawash wastewater treatment plant.

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Title: Waste ready for processing in the plant storage after collection.

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To achieve these goals, the Abou Rawash WtE Plant will incorporate advanced incineration and energy-recovery technologies. The planned design includes:
Mechanical grate incinerators with a treatment capacity of 1,200-1,495 tons of municipal waste per day. ⁹
Electric generation capacity of approximately 30 MW, supplying power to the local grid. ¹⁰
Integrated operational and industrial infrastructure, including control, treatment, and maintenance facilities. ¹¹
Total investment cost of about USD 120 million. ¹²

The project also ensures local industrial integration and public awareness campaigns. ¹³

Owner/Developer (Public)

National Organization for Military Production (NOMP) ²¹

Owner/Developer

Green Tech Egypt ²² ²³

Renergy Group Partners ²⁴ ²⁵

OAK Group Holdings ²⁶

Consultant/Designer

Funder

Tadweer UAE ²⁸

China Energy ²⁹

Contractor/Implementer

Renergy Group Partners ³⁰

China Energy ³¹

Owner/Developer (Public)

National Organization for Military Production (NOMP) ²¹

Owner/Developer

Green Tech Egypt ²² ²³

Renergy Group Partners ²⁴ ²⁵

OAK Group Holdings ²⁶

Contractor/Implementer

Renergy Group Partners ³⁰

China Energy ³¹

Funder

Tadweer UAE ²⁸

China Energy ²⁹

Consultant/Designer

The project is managed by a multinational consortium comprising of Renergy Group Partners, Green Tech Egypt, OAK Group Holdings, Tadweer UAE, China Energy, and Egypt’s National Organization for Military Production (NOMP). ¹⁴ ¹⁵ Governmental support is provided by the Ministries of Environment, Electricity, and Military Production. ¹⁶

The development follows a single-phase implementation plan, beginning with permitting and stakeholder coordination, followed by construction and commissioning. ¹⁷ ¹⁸ As of 2025, the project is under construction and was scheduled for completion and operation in 2026. ¹⁹ Upon commissioning, the Abou Rawash WtE Plant will stand as a national benchmark for sustainable waste management, renewable energy generation, and public-private cooperation in Egypt. ²⁰

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://ceoeg.com/en/Projects/Environmental-Services-and-Alternative-Energy/Waste-to-Energy-Plant-AbuRawash/

Endnotes

References

Egypt Commences Fourth Phase of the $157M Giant Abu Rawash Wastewater Treatment Plant, Construction Review Online. Available at: https://constructionreviewonline.com/news/egypt-commences-fourth-phase-of-the-157m-giant-abu-rawash-wastewater-treatment-plant/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Waste To Energy International, ‘Abu Rawash project confirmed’, News, 19 December 2022. Available at: https://wteinternational.com/news/abu-rawash-project-confirmed/
Energy Utilities, ‘Egypt progresses plans for a major waste-to-energy project’, News, 7 August 2024. Available at: https://energy-utilities.com/egypt-progresses-plans-for-a-major-waste-to-news125028.html
Egyptian Streets, ‘Egypt Implements its First Waste-to-Energy Project in Abu Rawash’, News Article, 17 July 2024. Available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/07/17/egypt-implements-its-first-waste-to-energy-project-in-abu-rawash/
Egyptian Streets, ‘Egypt Implements its First Waste-to-Energy Project in Abu Rawash’, News Article, 17 July 2024. Available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/07/17/egypt-implements-its-first-waste-to-energy-project-in-abu-rawash/
CEOEG, ‘1200 TPD Waste to Energy Plant Abu Rawash’, Projects, 2025. Available at: https://ceoeg.com/en/Projects/Environmental-Services-and-Alternative-Energy/Waste-to-Energy-Plant-AbuRawash/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
CEOEG, ‘1200 TPD Waste to Energy Plant Abu Rawash’, Projects, 2025. Available at: https://ceoeg.com/en/Projects/Environmental-Services-and-Alternative-Energy/Waste-to-Energy-Plant-AbuRawash/
Energy Utilities, ‘Egypt progresses plans for a major waste-to-energy project’, News, 7 August 2024. Available at: https://energy-utilities.com/egypt-progresses-plans-for-a-major-waste-to-news125028.html
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Egyptian Streets, ‘Egypt Implements its First Waste-to-Energy Project in Abu Rawash’, News Article, 17 July 2024. Available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/07/17/egypt-implements-its-first-waste-to-energy-project-in-abu-rawash/
Power plant profile: Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, News, 19 December 2022. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Energy Utilities, ‘Egypt progresses plans for a major waste-to-energy project’, News, 7 August 2024. Available at: https://energy-utilities.com/egypt-progresses-plans-for-a-major-waste-to-news125028.html
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Egyptian Streets, ‘Egypt Implements its First Waste-to-Energy Project in Abu Rawash’, News Article, 17 July 2024. Available at: https://egyptianstreets.com/2024/07/17/egypt-implements-its-first-waste-to-energy-project-in-abu-rawash/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Power Technology, ‘Abu Rawash Waste to Energy Project, Egypt’, Data Insights, 30 August 2023. Available at: https://www.power-technology.com/data-insights/power-plant-profile-abu-rawash-waste-to-energy-project-egypt/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/
Green Tech Egypt, ‘Renergy Group Awards Egypt’s First Waste-to-Energy Project to China Energy’, News, 11 June 2025. Available at: https://greentech-egypt.com/renergy-group-awards-egypts-first-waste-to-energy-project-to-china-energy/

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