Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries obtained a 15-year license from the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency to operate a 2.6 megawatt (MW) solar power station, according to a disclosure to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).

Under the self-consumption system, the license means the power generated by the station will be wholly consumed by the company’s production plants. The project is expected to reduce the company’s electricity consumption from the national grid or internal power generators, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.

The initiative supports Abu Qir Fertilizers’ sustainability efforts by mitigating environmental impact and reducing its carbon footprint. The company disclosed the development on December 23, 2025, confirming its commitment to provide mat

Abu Qir Fertilizers, one of the largest producers of nitrogen fertilizers in Egypt and the Middle East, halted its operations multiple times in 2024 and 2025 due to recurring natural gas shortages caused by summer heatwaves, geopolitical tensions, and production decline.

In the company’s general assembly meeting to review its fiscal year results for 2024/2025, Chairman Hany Dahy said that despite the challenges the company faced, significant growth and exceptional achievements were made throughout the year. Abu Qir Fertilizers cut 1.3 million tons of CO2 emissions, launched a 2.6 MW solar project, and advanced plans to produce green ammonia using hydrogen.