# Egypt targets 10 million cubic metres of desalinated water a day

> Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discussed seawater desalination projects with ACWA officials. The meeting stated a government target of 10 million cubic metres of desalinated water production per day.

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- Published: 2026-10-06T17:11:49+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-05
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In the government’s October 5 account, Madbouly described securing the best offers from bidding companies as the current objective. The meeting also discussed developing new plants with modern technologies and specialized-company partners.

The statement presents 10 million cubic metres as a target, not achieved output. ACWA executives and officials from housing and water authorities attended; no capacity, tender result or completion date for a specific project was announced.

## Data

### Desalination target

National production target and meeting scope stated in the Cabinet account.

Methodology: The quantity is a daily target in the government statement; it should not be read as current production or installed capacity.

| Fact | Source-reported finding |
|---|---|
| Daily desalinated-water target | 10 million cubic metres |
| Meeting date | 2026-10-05 |
| Private-sector counterpart | ACWA |
| Status | Target; project awards not stated |

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## Sources

- [Egypt State Information Service, citing the Cabinet](<https://sis.gov.eg/en/media-center/news/pm-follows-up-seawater-desalination-projects/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-06; Published: 2026-10-05)

## Correction history

- 2026-10-07T00:53:49+03:00: German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article.

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