Egypt's Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) on Sunday launched construction of a €14 million ($15.8 million) plant by Egyptian company Trigas to manufacture and fill composite liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the Sokhna Industrial Zone. The facility, developed in partnership with Czech company HPC Research, will span 10,400 square metres and is expected to produce up to 500,000 LPG cylinders annually using advanced technology that meets international standards. The first phase is projected to create 250 direct jobs. A second phase, involving an additional €7 million investment, will add assembly lines for gas regulators and pressure valves, aimed at localising technology and expanding industrial integration. "The Trigas project is a model for partnerships that deepen local manufacturing and enhance Egypt's industrial competitiveness," Waleid Gamal El-Dien, chairman of the SCZone, said during the ceremony. Czech Ambassador to Cairo, Ivan Jukl said more Czech investments could follow, applauding SCZone's efforts to facilitate exports. He noted Trigas's ambition to become a regional player in composite LPG cylinder production. Trigas Chairman Abdel Fattah Haggag said the SCZone was chosen after studies highlighted its strategic location and logistical integration with ports, facilitating exports. The project is a joint effort between Trigas, HPC Research, and several Egyptian partners including Ebda'a Projects, PetroGas, and Butagasco, alongside private investors. It will transfer and localize manufacturing technologies and production systems in compliance with ISO 11119-3 standards. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: Y.Yasser
