Petrochemicals Proposed Locations 

The proposed locations for petrochemical industries are:

Alexandria, north Gulf of Suez, Damietta/ Post Said, Zaafarana and Rosetta

These locations fulfill the criteria needed for petrochemical industries as follows:

1.      Area available (amount, shape, terrain and ground structure, including potential for flooding).

2.      Infrastructure, concentrating on access to roads, ports, utilities (gas, electricity, water and telecoms), local population, their housing, local industry.

3.      Proximity to major existing trunk routes for natural gas and power   (quality, quantity and direction).

4.      Proximity to the coast ( distance and ownership) and associated water depth (if no suitable port facilities are available), including proximity of port to shipping lanes and quality of marine survey.

5.      Other issues, such as land ownership, costs, “free zone area” status and land use conflicts (military use archaeological artifacts).