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Providing Solutions to Decarbonize Energy-Intensive Industries for a Sustainable Future in Egypt by 2050

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  • Hedra Saleeb

    (Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt)

  • Ali M. El-Rifaie

    (College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait)

  • Ahmed A. F. Youssef

    (College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait)

  • Shazly A. Mohamed

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, South Valley University, Qena 83523, Egypt)

  • Rasha Kassem

    (Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt)

Abstract

Around 75% of worldwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are generated by the combustion of fossil fuels (FFs) for energy production. Tackling climate change requires a global shift away from FF reliance and the decarbonization of energy systems. The energy, manufacturing, and construction sectors contribute a significant portion of Egypt’s total GHG emissions, largely due to the reliance on fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries (EIIs). Decarbonizing these sectors is essential to achieve Egypt’s sustainable development goals, improve air quality, and create a resilient, low-carbon economy. This paper examines practical, scalable solutions to decarbonize energy-intensive industries in Egypt, focusing on implementing renewable energy sources (RESs), enhancing energy efficiency, and integrating new technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and green hydrogen (GH). We also explore the policy incentives and economic drivers that can facilitate these changes, as the government aims to achieve net-zero GHG emissions for a sustainable transition by 2050.

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  • Hedra Saleeb & Ali M. El-Rifaie & Ahmed A. F. Youssef & Shazly A. Mohamed & Rasha Kassem, 2025. "Providing Solutions to Decarbonize Energy-Intensive Industries for a Sustainable Future in Egypt by 2050," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-18, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:17:y:2025:i:6:p:2408-:d:1608803
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