EIB cites €1.2bn Egypt water financing since 1989, Oct 2026
The European Investment Bank has provided more than €1.2bn in financing for Egyptian water investments since 1989, including wastewater treatment, sanitation and water-quality improvements, according to a report published on 24 October 2026. Its portfolio includes Alexandria West, Helwan and Nile Delta schemes with reported beneficiary populations ranging from around 200,000 to nearly 2.1 million. The bank described Kitchener Drain as an integrated wastewater, solid-waste and drain-rehabilitation programme. For plant operators and buyers, the announcement signals continued financing attention to integrated water infrastructure, although individual plant capacities, treatment technologies, budgets and procurement schedules were not reported.
2026-11-14