Egypt to offer seawater desalination plants to private sector for operation, maintenance

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Egypt's Minister of Housing has directed that seawater desalination plants be offered to private-sector companies for operation and maintenance, aiming to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. The move is part of Egypt's broader strategy to engage the private sector in utility management. This represents a significant privatization step in Egypt's water infrastructure sector.

Randa El-Menshawy, Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, has directed that a number of seawater desalination plants be offered to specialised local private-sector companies to undertake operation and maintenance activities, as part of the state’s efforts to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. According to a statement issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Housing, […] The post Egypt to offer seawater desalination plants to private sector for operation, maintenance first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.