Waste conversion projects discussed

Manama, Aug. 3 (BNA): Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Dr. Abdulhussain Mirza received the executive heads of a consortium of companies - EDRA Power, Worldwide Holdings and Solar Tech specializing - in the conversion of waste to energy. The visitors briefed the minister on their activities and projects in the field and asked him to participate in existing and future development projects. Dr. Mirza said he welcomed cooperation with local and international companies and added senior officials would always be at hand to meet with investors and support them. The delegation thanked the minister and officials for the welcome and the hospitality and for their support to investors in the electricity, water and renewable energy sectors. Acting Director of the Sustainable Energy Unit Alexander Al Samahiji and Advisor to the minister, Adel Al Taho, were present.