Cairo: Minister of Public Business Sector Mohamed Shimi met with delegates from Chinese companies Envision Energy and Benchmark Power International to discuss the establishment of a green ammonia production plant. The meeting took place at the ministry's headquarters, where Mr. Frank Yu, Vice President of Envision Energy, and Dr. Ahmed Bahgat, Chairman of Benchmark Power International, were present, along with Chemist Saad Helal and Engineer Diaa Taher.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussion focused on the ongoing project to build a green ammonia plant at El Nasr Fertilizers Company in Ataqa, Suez Governorate. The meeting reviewed the partnership steps between El Nasr Fertilizers and the alliance of Benchmark Power International and Envision Energy, which are responsible for development and technical expertise, respectively.

This project marks a strategic move towards sustainable development in Egypt, emphasizing green energy exports. It has been approved for conversion into a free zone and will operate solely on clean energy, aiming to produce 420,000 tons in its first phase, with the majority intended for export.

The minister highlighted the project's role in advancing Egypt's transition to a green economy and reducing emissions, reinforcing the country's position in the clean energy sector.