Egypt, Chinese battery maker sign cooperation agreement

Egypt's Investment Minister witnessed the signing of a preliminary agreement between the Mansour Group and China's Tianneng Battery Group to study battery manufacturing and energy storage opportunities in Egypt.

By Middle East Affairs
September 7, 2026
Three pyramids of the Giza plateau stand against a clear blue sky in the desert landscape, with a few visitors visible in the sand below.
Ilustrasi. The pyramids of Giza are among Egypt's most iconic landmarks. Egypt has signed a preliminary agreement with a Chinese battery manufacturer to explore battery production and energy storage opportunities in the country. Photo: Ricardo Liberato / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Egypt's Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday between the Mansour Group, a major Egyptian conglomerate, and China's Tianneng Battery Group Co Ltd. The agreement covers cooperation and investment opportunities in battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions in Egypt.

The MoU commits the two parties to studying prospects for establishing battery production and energy storage facilities in the country. The Mansour Group operates across several economic sectors including automotive, retail and financial services.

Tianneng Battery is one of China's leading manufacturers of power storage and battery solutions, with operations across Asia and Europe.

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