H.E. Dr. Shaker Minister of Electricity and renewable energy visit to the UK

Ahead of Egypt’s hosting of COP27, as part of The Egyptian government’s plans and the commitment to net zero through increasing the supply of electricity from renewable sources like wind, solar and green hydrogen. Egypt has attracted substantial investments in the Green Hydrogen sector especially from the UK.

On Wednesday 18th of May the Chamber participated in site visit with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Shaker Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy to Sheffield which was organized by DIT as part of an Egyptian delegation to the UK. H.E. Dr. Shaker was invited to the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), which is one of the largest research and development facilities in Europe for zero-carbon energy, hydrogen and bioenergy. The Centre is a unique pilot scale testing facility to develop ideas and technologies to support sustainable energy systems.

H.E. Dr. Shaker was invited to the Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC), which is one of the largest research and development facilities in Europe for zerocarbon energy, hydrogen and bioenergy.

The minister also visited ITM Power to learn more about the UK strengths capabilities in Green Hydrogen and electrolysers production as well as R&D. The Egyptian minister became one of the world’s only energy ministers to build an electrolyser first hand. ITM power is a leading manufacturer of electrolysers which help with the decarbonisation process by controlling the power of green hydrogen. Unlike other fuels, the green hydrogen doesn’t remove oxygen from the atmosphere or add more water vapour which helps retain the earth’s existing water and oxygen balance.

During his 3-day trip to the UK H. E. Dr. Shaker discussed several potential opportunities of collaboration between the two countries over a round table meeting and B to G meetings with several UK companies.

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