Egypt is stepping up efforts to expand clean energy use in the industrial sector, as Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem met with officials from TAQA Arabia, a subsidiary of Qalaa Holdings, to discuss current and future energy projects.
The meeting, attended by Taqa Arabia CEO PakinamKafafi, focused on electricity and natural gas distribution, alongside plans to expand electric vehicle charging stations. These efforts are part of a broader government strategy to increase the number of electric vehicles and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Discussions also covered the company’s green energy solutions aimed at helping factories meet international environmental standards, particularly the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
These measures are expected to boost the competitiveness of Egyptian exports while ensuring stable and diversified energy supplies for industry.
Hashem said the government is implementing an integrated plan to cut dependence on traditional fuels in electricity generation.
He noted ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Electricity to enforce new regulations requiring factories to source at least 25 percent of their energy from solar power as a condition for obtaining operating licenses.
He added that existing factories, especially energy-intensive ones, are encouraged to increase their use of renewable energy.
The minister also revealed that work is underway on a comprehensive energy map to complement Egypt’s industrial development plan. The goal is to balance industrial growth with sustainable energy availability, while engaging investors and stakeholders in shaping clear and practical frameworks for the sector.
These steps, he said, are designed to improve resource efficiency, align local industry with global environmental standards, and strengthen the position of Egyptian products in international markets.
For her part, Kafafi said Egypt has strong potential to become a regional hub for green energy, citing its strategic direction toward a greener economy.
She stressed that cooperation between the government and private sector is key to overcoming challenges, affirming TAQA Arabia’s commitment to delivering integrated and sustainable energy solutions to support the country’s industrial growth.
