Rolls-Royce has deployed cutting-edge power generation technology to support an innovative sustainable manufacturing project in northern Egypt’s Beheira province.
The company has installed ten advanced mtu gas generators to power the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (WOTECH) pioneering production facility.
The WOTECH factory represents a global breakthrough in sustainable materials production, becoming only the second facility worldwide—and the first in Africa—to produce medium-density fibreboard (MDF) using rice straw as a primary raw material.
Key highlights of the project include:
- Total power generation capacity: 25 megawatts
- Power source: 10 x 20-cylinder mtu gas gensets
- Each generator rated at 2,500 kW
- Operational lifetime: Up to 84,000 hours before major maintenance
Environmental Impact
The repurposed rice straw—traditionally burned as agricultural waste — delivers significant environmental benefits:
- Reduces air pollution
- Minimizes CO2 emissions
- Creates sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based materials
Rolls-Royce collaborated with local partners Engineering for Industries Co. (INDE) and the Egyptian Maintenance Company (EMC) to implement the power solution, demonstrating a commitment to localized technological innovation.
“The dependability of our mtu gas-powered gensets is crucial in off-grid applications,” said Tobias Ostermaier, President of Stationary Power Solutions at Rolls-Royce.
The WOTECH facility represents a model of sustainable industrial development, transforming agricultural byproducts into valuable building materials while addressing critical environmental challenges.