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Sep 15, 2026
Egypt Signs Deal With CATL and BME to Build 5 GWh Electric Battery Plant
Egypt's Prime Minister witnessed a contract between local battery maker BME and China's CATL to build an electric battery plant, starting at 1 GWh annually and scaling to 5 GWh. The project aims to localize battery production for heavy commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and energy storage, reducing import reliance.
Sarah Mitchell