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
Electricity Minister discusses boosting renewable energy investments with UAE’s AMEA Power
During the 15th General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit, Mahmoud Esmat, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, met with a delegation from AMEA Power, led by Chairperson Hussain Al
Wood manufacturers call for reassessment of industrial land prices, VAT policies
The Federation of Egyptian Industries (FEI) has called for the stabilization of gas and electricity prices for factories, as industry leaders propose several key measures to advance Egypt’s wood and furniture sector. Alaa Nasr El-Din, a board member of
Housing Ministry activates New October Transformer Station to support urban growth
Minister of Housing, Utilities, and New Urban Communities, Sherif El-Sherbiny, has announced the activation of the New October Transformer Station, located in New October City. With a capacity of 220/22/22 KV and a total current capacity of 375 MVA, the
Egyptian Prime Minister reviews electricity sector project progress
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly convened a meeting Tuesday to assess the progress of several key projects within the electricity sector. The meeting included Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sabah
Electricity Minister, IFC delegation discuss ways to strengthen cooperation
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has received a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a development arm of the World Bank, headed by Valerie Levkov, Director for Energy, Metals and Mining, and Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory at