The phosphate problem in Tunisia is structural, Hussein Rehili, a researcher specializing in the development and management of water resources, told Mosaique FM on Friday stressing that the target of 7 million tons of production by 2030 would be a positive step forward, while the 14 million tons target is unrealistic
What equipment could we use to get there? He wondered
Referring to the last Cabinet meeting, which discussed the program for the development of phosphate production, transport and processing for the period 2025-2030, Rehili highlighted the major technical and social problems in the sector that have contributed to the decline in production.
Regarding the use of treated wastewater for phosphate washing, he welcomed the initiative but stressed that this alone would not solve the phosphate problems.
He pointed out that the Gafsa region only has two water treatment plants with a capacity of 11,000 cubic meters per day, while the Gafsa Phosphate Company needs 50,000 cubic meters per day for washing.
