energy

ACWA Power secures $1.5B wind energy project in Egypt's Suez

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 01:13 GMT

All necessary studies for the project have been finalized. The signing of the final contracts is anticipated by the close of 2024 to pave the way for project commencement.

Gov't seeks to establish Egypt as regional hub for gas, energy in Eastern Mediterranean region

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 - 08:56 GMT

The Egyptian state seeks to establish the country as a regional center for trading and exporting gas and energy in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

UAE to implement 1,000MW solar energy project in Egypt

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 - 12:54 GMT

These stations, with a combined capacity of around 1,000 megawatts, will be set up in Upper Egypt, notably in the Aswan Governorate.

Rosatom aims for 30% completion rate at Dabaa Nuclear Plant in Egypt

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 - 03:48 GMT

Likhachev noted that this collaboration would greatly assist Egypt in achieving its objectives in the realm of new and renewable energy sources.

Egyptian Cabinet approves Emirati company Masdar 4GW solar station project

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 - 02:17 GMT

These combined efforts are geared towards meeting the growing demand for electricity and facilitating the operation of additional capacities by the upcoming summer.

Egypt to initiate global tender to explore natural gas

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 - 12:35 GMT

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has reached an agreement with foreign collaborators in Egypt to hasten the development schemes for the concession areas.

Italian Eni to set up stationary gasification unit in Damietta at cost of $150

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 11:38 GMT

The objective of this unit is to receive liquefied gas deliveries, convert them to gas, and integrate them into the national grid.

Egyptian president meets with Apache CEO to discuss expansion plans

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 11:45 GMT

President Sisi commended the company's work in the country over the past three decades.

Cabinet approves five $200M energy agreements with local, intl. companies

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 01:29 GMT

The approval of these agreements is expected to contribute to Egypt's efforts to increase its oil and gas reserves and production and to meet the growing demand for energy in the country

Egypt focuses on investment, power, and public engagement in new government agenda

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 01:33 GMT

The new government's agenda highlights its commitment to economic growth, improved infrastructure, and increased transparency through public engagement

To save power: shops in Egypt to close 1 hour earlier

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 02:14 GMT

The shops will close at 10:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m.

Egyptian government to stop electricity cuts in summer 2024 by importing $1.18B worth of fuels

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 01:55 GMT

The prime minister stated that the electricity crisis worsened on Monday because a gas field in one of the neighboring states got out of service for 24 hours.

Egyptian president instructs government to take immediate measures on power cuts

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 11:19 GMT

A high-profile source told Extra News Tuesday.

Egyptian government to issue key decisions on electricity crisis Tuesday

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 08:17 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli will hold on Tuesday a meeting aimed at issuing key decisions on the electricity crisis, a governmental source told Extra News.

Egypt to build dry casks for storing spent nuclear fuel

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 01:32 GMT

The Nuclear Plants Authority submitted a request with the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) to obtain a construction permit.

Highlights of projects aimed at turning Egypt into trade, energy hub

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 10:56 GMT

Since 2018, the government has been implementing projects in relevant sectors with the aim of achieving that goal.

Offers for selling electricity by investors to private sector consumers lasts until Aug.

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 - 11:09 GMT

Omran said that the experience of allowing the private sector to sell energy to the consumer from the private sector also opens the door to liberalizing the electricity market in Egypt.

Egyptian, Greek FMs hold consultations on economic ties, regional crises

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 03:49 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry held talks Monday with his Greek counterpart Giorgos Gerapetritis during his visit to Athens.

Egypt's Finance Minister criticizes fuel subsidies for their high bill paid by state treasury

Mon, 20 May 2024 - 01:41 GMT

Minister of Finance Mohamed Mait considered subsidizing fuel a "crime."

EU proposes €7.4B-bundle of financial support, investments targeted at Egypt

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The plan's duration is between 2024 and 2027.

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