Egypt Targets 10 Million Cubic Metres of Daily Seawater Desalination Capacity by 2050

Egypt aims to increase its seawater desalination capacity to 10 million cubic metres per day by 2050, Housing Minister Randa El-Menshawy said.

El-Menshawy, who heads the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, identified seawater desalination as a central pillar of the state’s approach to water resources.

She also highlighted the reuse of treated wastewater, describing it alongside desalination as one of the two main priorities guiding Egypt’s efforts in this area.

The 2050 capacity target applies specifically to seawater desalination. Her remarks placed that long-term ambition within a broader approach that also emphasises making further use of water after treatment.