EBRD extends $65m loan to HAU Energy for solar, storage project in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is reinforcing Egypt’s green energy transition with a $65m construction bridging loan to Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU Energy) to develop a new renewable energy project in Benban Solar Park, near Aswan. The
Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy in 2026
Egypt plans to add 2,500 megawatts of renewable energy capacity to its national grid in 2026, the presidency announced Tuesday, as part of efforts to strengthen electricity stability and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The statement followed a meeting
Military Production Ministry targets energy efficiency without disrupting output
Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gomaa has chaired a meeting with the boards of directors of companies and units affiliated with the ministry to review financial performance for the period from January 1 to March 31, 2026, and
Shell Egypt, Ministry of Petroleum spotlight youth innovation and entrepreneurship at EGYPES 2026 Youth Impact Ceremony
A youth project tackling online gaming addiction and a sports-tech startup took top honours on Wednesday at the EGYPES 2026 Youth Impact Ceremony, hosted by Shell Egypt and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The event recognised winners from
BP to invest $1.5bn in Egypt gas projects for fiscal year 2026/27
British energy giant BP plans to invest approximately $1.5bn in Egypt during the 2026/2027 fiscal year to fund gas development, exploration, and the drilling of new wells, the company’s executive vice president for gas and low carbon energy, William Lin,
Petroleum Minister holds talks with global energy firms on sidelines of EGYPS 2026
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held a series of meetings with senior officials from leading international energy companies on the sidelines of the ninth edition of the Egypt Energy Show, focusing on expanding cooperation and boosting
Al-Sisi inaugurates EGYPES 2026 as petroleum minister outlines push to boost production
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi inaugurated Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2026) on Monday, reaffirming Egypt’s commitment to advancing energy transformation through strategic partnerships and practical implementation. Held under the theme “Effective Plan for Cooperation in Field of Energy Efficiency,” the event
Shell Egypt highlights Egypt as ‘critical energy market’ ahead of EGYPES 2026
Egypt sits at the intersection of regional supply, infrastructure, and growing demand, which makes it a critical energy market, Dalia Elgabry, Vice President and Country Chair of Shell Egypt, said ahead of the EGYPES 2026 conference. The company will take
Egypt to launch largest Mediterranean gas drilling programme in 2026
Egypt will implement its largest-ever gas drilling programme in the Mediterranean in 2026, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said on Tuesday during an inspection of Shell’s new offshore operations. The minister visited the STENA ICEMAX drillship to
Electricity Minister reviews summer readiness, fuel efficiency with generation companies
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held a high-level meeting with heads of power generation companies to review summer preparedness measures, new operating patterns and efforts to reduce fuel consumption rates ahead of the peak demand season.