Egypt to turn sugarcane waste into bioethanol in $278 million project

Egypt is moving forward with plans for a $278 million project to produce second-generation bioethanol from sugarcane bagasse, a byproduct of sugar production.

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk reviewed progress on the project with representatives from Proger and Drexel, according to a ministry statement.

The project aims to convert sugarcane bagasse into bioethanol, creating additional value from agricultural waste while reducing its environmental impact and associated carbon emissions.

Farouk said the initiative supports efforts to make greater use of resources and raw materials held by companies affiliated with the ministry and convert agricultural and food industry waste into economically valuable products.

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