Power and Energy
During a meeting held Sunday with Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat and Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi, the Prime Minister reviewed national readiness to handle peak seasonal demand.
Minister Esmat closely monitored indicators of rising electricity consumption and load increases, especially in light of recent heatwaves that have pushed demand higher
A major focus of the discussion was the vital role that electricity and renewable energy play in bolstering Egypt’s economic growth while promoting long-term sustainability across the nation.
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, met with Peter Mollema, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo, to explore opportunities for deepening cooperation in various sectors, particularly green hydrogen and renewable energy projects.
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, outlined key targets during the BRICS Energy Ministers Conference, including the goal for renewable energy to comprise over 42 percent of Egypt's energy mix by 2040
At a meeting with Clary’s delegation at the ministry's headquarters in Al Alamein City, Esmat praised the fruitful partnership between the electricity ministry and the EIB, which has already bolstered Egypt's electricity sector
The first project involves the construction of a 10-megawatt solar power generation station at the Assiut Oil Refining Company. Enppi and Petrojet, two subsidiaries of the petroleum sector specializing in engineering designs, general contracting, and construction, have been assigned to undertake this venture
