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 launches solar power plant in Djibouti, expanding renewable energy cooperation
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, inaugurated a new solar power plant in Omar Jagaa village in Djibouti’s Arta region, marking a further step in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two
Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects
Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, as the two nations move to expand a bilateral trade relationship that surpassed $1bn in 2024. Speaking at an economic
Cabinet grants golden licenses to MAC, Deli Egypt for EGP 15.1bn in new investments
The Egyptian Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, approved a package of major decisions during its 71st meeting, underscoring efforts to localise industry, attract foreign investment, expand clean energy, and support regional development. Chief among the approvals was the
Egypt targets 480 new oil and gas wells in $5.7bn exploration push
Egypt plans to drill 480 exploratory wells with total investments estimated at $5.7bn over the next five years, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said on Monday, as the country seeks to reverse a decline in natural gas
Four-nation consortium launches 2GW Atum Solar plant in Egypt targeting US exports
Egypt laid the foundation stone on Monday for a $210m solar energy manufacturing complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), a project involving Chinese, Emirati, Bahraini, and Egyptian partners with a targeted annual capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). The
Lead Woman Event Highlights Women’s Leadership in Egypt’s Energy Sector
Egypt’s Women in Energy Network successfully hosted the Lead Woman: Women’s Leadership event, sponsored by Shell, bringing together senior leaders and professionals to advance dialogue around women’s empowerment, leadership, and allyship in the energy industry. The event opened with remarks
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
Renewable shift offers chance to close gender gap in energy sector: Al-Mashat
Women are playing an increasingly vital role in Egypt’s energy and heavy industries, including managing the country’s largest mine, Planning Minister Rania Al-Mashat said on Tuesday, as she called for closing the gender gap in traditionally male-dominated sectors. Speaking at