Electricity

Egypt, Nigeria discuss boosting coop. in energy, electricity

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 03:52 GMT

Egypt's Ambassador in Abuja Mohamed Fouad has discussed in a meeting with Nigerian Energy Minister Adebayo Adelabu, ways of fostering the existing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy and electricity.

65% of implementation work on Egypt-KSA electricity interconnection completed: Source

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 - 09:54 GMT

The project implementation period was supposed to take 7 years, but it was modified to become only 3 years.

Electricity min. travels to Abu Dhabi to partake in 15th IRNEA assembly, ADSW

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 09:53 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat Saturday headed to the UAE to take part in the 15th session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

Egypt prioritizes power grid modernization, renewable energy expansion: Electricity Minister

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 04:43 GMT

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, emphasized that providing high-quality, stable, and continuous electricity, along with supporting the development and modernization of the electricity transmission network, is a key priority for Egypt’s energy sector

Madbouly tours Egypt-Saudi Arabia electricity interconnection project to check on progress

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 - 04:32 GMT

During his visit to the site, Prime Minister Madbouly reviewed various components of the project, including transformer rooms and high-voltage equipment areas.

Egyptian Min., Jordanian Amb. talk ways to enhance investment in electricity field

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 05:48 GMT

During the meeting, the minister and the ambassador discussed ways to support and enhance partnership, cooperation and investment in various fields of electricity, electrical interconnection, new and renewable energy, and the development and modernization of networks.

Egypt to switch to winter time on October 31

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 - 03:11 GMT

This change was approved by the Egyptian government as part of Law No. 24 of 2023.

Egyptian President Sisi updated on measures combating electricity theft

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 - 04:28 GMT

President El-Sisi gave directives to intensify efforts pertinent to ongoing projects in the field of renewable energy to add new capacities to the electrical grid, in addition to the necessity to develop the grid using the latest technologies to accommodate and transfer energy with the highest efficiency and minimal loss.

Islamic Development Bank-backed projects led to 14% increase in Egypt’s energy capacity bet. 2012/2022

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 12:00 GMT

The IsDB contributed nearly 4,000 megawatts to this growth through 19 approved projects worth $2.02 billion

Egypt and EIB discuss bolstering partnership and collaboration in electricity sector

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 - 01:09 GMT

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

Power-saving electricity cuts to end in Egypt on July 21 till mid-September

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 03:15 GMT

Electricity use increased by 12 percent in 2024.

Electricity linkage between Egypt, Saudi Arabia to begin Fall 2025

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 03:21 GMT

The project is implemented by a consortium of three global companies.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia forge stronger energy ties with major electrical interconnection project

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 - 12:39 GMT

The project aims to establish a maximum capacity of 3,000 megawatts, which is expected to be achieved by early 2026.

Egyptian Cabinet reshuffle: Who is the new Minister of Electricity?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 07:24 GMT

Esmat is scheduled to be sworn in along with the other ministers on Wednesday.

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

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 01:14 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 - 12:55 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 - 10:19 GMT

A high-profile source told Extra News Tuesday.

Egyptian government to issue key decisions on electricity crisis Tuesday

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 07:17 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 - 12:32 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 - 09:56 GMT

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

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