British company discusses water treatment deal with Port Said governorate in conjunction with COP27 Water Day

 On the eve of Water Day at the COP27 summit in Sharm Al-Sheikh, Port Said Governor Major General Adel Al-Ghadban discussed a deal with British firm Hydro Industries to build two state-of-the-art water treatment plants at the mouth of the Suez Canal.

Upon signing, this would be a fifty year contract, signalling the governorate’s long term commitment to the project.

Hydro Industries will design a bespoke solution for the Suez Canal, integrating the best available systems with their own patented technology developed in the UK.

The new facilities will be able to treat up to 50,000 tonnes of industrial wastewater a day, and will also protect Lake Manzala, near the ancient ruins of Tanis.

The project will also create a number of job opportunities in both Egypt and the UK.

Wayne Preece, CEO of Hydro Industries, said:

“We are thrilled to partner on a project with such breath-taking potential over the next decades.

Time and time again our technology has enabled responsible companies to fulfil their business ambitions and protect the planet.

I applaud the Governor for his vision and Egypt – as hosts of this year’s climate summit – for their commitment to this agenda.”

More than 10% of world trade passes through the 120 mile canal, helping Port Said become an economic powerhouse on the Mediterranean.

This new deal will further boost economic development and ensure that future growth is environmentally responsible, complementing the Egyptian government’s ambition to make Suez a “green canal” by the end of 2023.

Anisah Dathi, Director of The Department of International Trade at the British Embassy in Cairo, said: “I look forward to see through the completion of this agreement! It’s a great example of the best of British technology and expertise supporting the Egyptian Government in its commendable fight against climate change.

It’s been a pleasure for my team and I to support this fantastic company over the last two years.”