Egypt explores localisation of electrical equipment manufacturing with Chinese firms
Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, concluded his meetings and field visits during his current trip to China with a series of discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing the localisation of electrical equipment manufacturing in Egypt. The
EGP 25bn project launched to supply electricity to one million feddans in West Minya Plain
The Egyptian Countryside Development Company has announced the launch of a major project to construct extra-high-voltage and high-voltage power stations and feeder lines, in coordination with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, an affiliate of the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable
Egypt’s Electricity Minister, UK Ambassador discuss expanding renewable energy cooperation
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, met with the United Kingdom’s new Ambassador to Cairo, Mark Bryson-Richardson, at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation and investment in the renewable
Egypt, China’s XD Group discuss localising electrical equipment manufacturing
Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, met with Zhou Qi Qi, Chairperson of China’s XD Group, and his delegation, in the presence of Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company, and Osama Abdullah, Chairperson of EGEMAC.
Ministers of electricity, water resources discuss maximising hydropower returns at High Dam
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held a meeting with Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam at the ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital to review joint cooperation and strategies to enhance the performance of
Madbouly urges completion of Egypt-Saudi power link’s second phase by April 2026
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday urged that the second phase of the Egypt-Saudi Arabia electricity interconnection project be completed so that both phases are ready for operation by April 2026. His comments came during a field visit to
Israel cuts electricity to Gaza as hopes rise for breakthrough in Doha talks
Hazem Qassem, the spokesperson for the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), stated that Israel has effectively cut off electricity to the Gaza Strip since the beginning of its war in October 2023. His comments came in response to Israel’s recent decision
Egyptian PM reviews projects with Electricity, Investment Ministers
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Sunday met with Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Hassan El-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, to discuss and review several joint projects. The meeting took place at the New Administrative
Electricity Minister highlights partnerships, investment in renewable energy
Mahmoud Essmat, the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, has reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to establishing partnerships, attracting private sector investment, and promoting participation in energy projects. He emphasized that there are numerous economic and investment opportunities within the sector, and
Housing Minister orders acceleration of Al Gabal Al Asfar Plant expansion
Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny inspected the Al Gabal Al Asfar Wastewater Treatment Plant, which currently has a capacity of 2.5 million cubic meters per day. He reviewed ongoing expansion efforts that will add an additional