By Mohamed Attia
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Wealth Karim Badawy met Thursday with Environment Minister Yasmin Fouad and Civil Aviation Minister Sameh el-Hefny at the premises of the Petroleum Ministry in the New Administrative Capital to discuss mechanisms of coordinating efforts between the three ministries on the project of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) implemented by the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company.
The meeting reflects the keenness of the government on boosting integral work between the ministries to implement economic and environmental projects, according to the petroleum minister.
The project comes as part of a bundle of green projects adopted by the ministry to provide eco-friendly green products and contribute to decarbonization, Badawy said said.
The minister pf aviation asserted the importance of localizing the manufacturing of sustainable aviation fuel in Egypt, according to the internationally accredited standards of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
He necessitated promoting integration and cooperation between the different ministries and state bodies to support establishing and developing the industry of sustainable aviation fuel.
Meanwhile, the minister of environment stressed the importance of continued follow up of coordination and integration between all institutions regarding production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Fouad said all cooperation drives come within the framework of the State’s interest in promoting transformation towards green economy and abiding by its international commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
She also pointed out to the importance of unifying efforts between the various sectors to support Egypt in its tendency to use clean and sustainable energy source, especially in the aviation sector.
