Egypt launches first biogas unit to turn slaughterhouse waste into clean energy
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Egypt has taken a step towards cleaner energy by launching its first biogas facility that turns slaughterhouse waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer.
The new unit has been set up at the Kafr Shukr slaughterhouse in Qalyubia Governorate, according to the report.
The pilot facility collects waste from the slaughterhouse and processes it into biogas and organic fertilizer. Officials said the fertilizer can be used in organic farming, especially for export crops where chemical fertilizers are restricted. They added that the initiative supports national goals to boost farm exports, improve water use and enhance the quality of agricultural produce, the report added.
Plans are already under way to expand the program. A medium-sized biogas unit is expected to be installed at the Khanka slaughterhouse in Qalyubia, while a feasibility study has been completed for a larger facility in New Valley Governorate.
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