Ain Sokhna

Minerva Bunkering Launches Service in the Suez Canal and Egyptian Ports

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Ministry of Petroleum (Egypt), Suez Canal, Multimedia, Transport, Mercuria, Ministry, EGPC, Suez Canal Authority, Fuel oil, Canal, Ain Sokhna, Petroleum, Mediterranean Sea

Minerva is licensed to operate in Suez Canal waiting anchorages and 12 Egyptian ports, including East and West Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, Suez, and Sokhna.

Key Points: 
  • Minerva is licensed to operate in Suez Canal waiting anchorages and 12 Egyptian ports, including East and West Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, Suez, and Sokhna.
  • "With more than 23,000 vessels transiting the Suez Canal each year and significant additional vessel traffic calling domestic ports, Egypt represents one of the world's most strategic maritime markets.
  • The new bunkering service has been developed in close cooperation with the Ministry of Petroleum, Suez Canal Authority, Suez Canal Economic Zone, EGPC, Ministry of Transportation, and all relevant port authorities.
  • Minerva Bunkering is the largest physical supplier of marine fuels and related solutions, serving ships calling over 150 ports.

Hutchison Ports Announces Major Investment of US$700 million in Egyptian Port Projects in Sokhna and B100

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Finance, Other Transport, Professional Services, Maritime, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport, Multimedia, Hutchison Port Holdings, COSCO, Investment, Growth, Red Sea, Ain Sokhna port, Shipbuilding, Intermodal freight transport, B100, Mediterranean Sea, Ain Sokhna

Hutchison Ports, the global port operator, is pleased to announce a significant investment in Ain Sokhna Port, Egypt's major port, and B100, a new container terminal in the Port of Alexandria.

Key Points: 
  • Hutchison Ports, the global port operator, is pleased to announce a significant investment in Ain Sokhna Port, Egypt's major port, and B100, a new container terminal in the Port of Alexandria.
  • The total investment of the two projects is approximately US$700 million, bringing Hutchison Ports’ total investment in Egypt to over US$1.5 billion and paving a solid foundation for the company's strategy to expand its network and enhance its capabilities in emerging markets.
  • In addition, Hutchison Ports will invest in the development of B100, a new container terminal in Port of Alexandria, which will serve as a gateway to the Egyptian market.
  • For more information about Hutchison Ports, please visit hutchisonports.com.

AMEA Power signs Agreement with the Government of Egypt to deploy 1,000MW Green Hydrogen Project

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Hydrogen, Investment, Wind, Aswan Governorate, Government, Sovereign Fund of Brazil, 2018 United Nations Climate Change Conference, FEED, Ain Sokhna, Conference, Multimedia, Framework, COP27, Adani Transmission, United Nations Climate Change conference, Front-end loading, ISES, Red Sea, Framework agreement, Suez Governorate, Renewable energy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005516/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221116005516/en/
    MEA Power signs Agreement with the Government of Egypt to deploy 1,000MW Green Hydrogen Project (Photo: AETOSWire)
    Announced on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, the project will support the long term vision of Egypt to become a hub for green hydrogen production.
  • AMEA Power has partnered with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission, the New and Renewable Energy Authority, and the Suez Canal Economic Zone to deliver the project.
  • AMEA Power is also discussing with Egyptian Hydrocarbon Corporation in Egypt to potentially provide it with a portion of the green hydrogen production to support the development of green industries in the country.
  • AMEA Power is rapidly expanding its investments in wind, solar, energy storage and green hydrogen, demonstrating its long term commitment to the global energy transition.

Alfanar Consolidates Its Leading Position in Energy Transition by Developing a Project for Green Hydrogen Production

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
Environment, Environmental Policy, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (Egypt), General authority, Program, Carbon, Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited, Investment, Board, Benban Solar Park, Sovereign Fund of Brazil, Multimedia, Organization, New, NREA, Memorandum of understanding, Economic development, EETC, Wind, Renewable energy, Ain Sokhna, Electricity

The $3.5 billion project will use renewable energy sources and produce 500,000 tons of green ammonia from 100,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.

Key Points: 
  • The $3.5 billion project will use renewable energy sources and produce 500,000 tons of green ammonia from 100,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.
  • Through this agreement, we will be developing a project to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia.
  • Alfanar has enjoyed a strong presence in Egypt for many years through its design and energy industry as well as renewable energy development projects.
  • Today, Alfanar is a prominent global player in energy transition and green fuel with ambitious renewable energy projects across Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Spain, India, and Egypt.

DGAP-News: Vossloh Aktiengesellschaft: Vossloh to supply rail fastening systems for high-speed line in Egypt

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Monday, May 16, 2022
Ain Sokhna, El Alamein, Vossloh, Board of directors, Carbon, NAT, Suez Canal, United States security assistance to the Palestinian National Authority, Travel, Rail transport

Vossloh, one of the worlds leading providers of products and services related to rail infrastructure, has secured an economically and strategically important contract to deliver rail fastening systems for a new high-speed line in northern Egypt.

Key Points: 
  • Vossloh, one of the worlds leading providers of products and services related to rail infrastructure, has secured an economically and strategically important contract to deliver rail fastening systems for a new high-speed line in northern Egypt.
  • A high-speed line is also planned between El Alamein and Mersa Matruh, which means that the planned double track line will be approximately 660 kilometers long.
  • Delivery of the rail fastening systems by Vossloh is scheduled to begin already this year, with completion of the project expected in the course of 2024.
  • The order, with a volume exceeding 40 million, will be carried out by subsidiary Vossloh Fastening Systems GmbH, which is headquartered in Werdohl.