Egypt has taken a major step toward expanding its green-energy portfolio as Al-Nasr Fertilizers Company signed an integrated partnership with Benchmark Power International and China’s Envision Energy to develop a large-scale green ammonia plant in Ataqa, Suez. The 420,000-ton-per-year facility—set to run entirely on clean energy—marks one of Egypt’s most ambitious green-industrial projects to date, with most of its output geared for export markets.
According to a statement released by the Cabinet, Minister of Public Business Sector Mohamed Sheimy met with senior representatives from the two companies, including Frank Yu, Vice President of Envision Energy, and Dr. Ahmed Bahgat, Chairman of Benchmark Power International, to review the latest technical and investment milestones. The meeting was also attended by senior officials from the Holding Company for Chemical Industries and Al-Nasr Fertilizers.
Sheimy highlighted that the new plant aligns directly with Egypt’s shift toward a green economy, low-carbon industrialization, and export-oriented clean-energy production. The project has already secured approval to operate as a free-zone facility, enhancing its competitiveness and supporting Egypt’s growing ambitions in renewable-energy-based exports.
The minister emphasized that prioritizing partnerships with the private sector—and integrating global expertise—has become a central pillar in the ministry’s economic strategy. By engaging technologically advanced international firms, he noted, Egypt not only accelerates technology transfer and capacity-building but also strengthens its position as a future regional hub for green fuels.
The first phase of the project targets an annual production capacity of 420,000 tons of green ammonia, with the majority of this volume earmarked for international markets. The project relies exclusively on renewable energy sources, supporting Egypt’s broader efforts to reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and diversify export revenues.
Officials underscored that this initiative showcases investor confidence in Egypt’s industrial climate, particularly in the clean-technology sector, and reflects the country’s commitment to localizing modern technologies, boosting productivity, and improving global competitiveness.
