Norway’s Scatec to invest $5bn in Egypt green energy over next two years
Norway’s Scatec plans to inject up to $5bn in new investments into Egypt over the next two years, company officials announced. The new investment plan will target strategic sectors, including water desalination powered by renewable energy, green data centres, solar
Al-Sisi reviews summer electricity plan, orders accelerated solar expansion
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi reviewed the government’s preparations to secure electricity supplies during the upcoming summer season, as peak demand on the national grid is forecast to rise by 6-7%. The review took place during a meeting with Prime
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
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.
Al-Sisi, Putin mark installation of reactor pressure vessel at Egypt’s first Dabaa nuclear unit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said on Wednesday that the installation of the reactor pressure vessel at the first unit of the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant marks “a new and bright chapter” in Egypt’s nuclear programme, underscoring the depth 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
Egypt targets over 42% renewable energy by 2030 in strategy update
Egypt aims to increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to over 42% by 2030, with a further goal of reaching 60% by 2040, according to recent updates to the country’s energy strategy, Electricity Minister Mahmoud Essmat
Renewable energy dominates Egypt’s new investment strategy
Egypt is prioritising renewable energy in its new investment plan to become a regional energy hub, officials announced after a meeting between Planning Minister Rania al-Mashat and Electricity Minister Mahmoud Essmat on Tuesday. The discussions focused on the electricity and
Egypt’s Electricity Minister affirms commitment to stable power supply, renewables expansion
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Essmat, addressed the Senate on Monday, outlining the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure a stable, high-quality electricity supply and its future plans for the sector. He affirmed the government’s commitment to providing
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