PM: 1st phase of Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project to be done by next May

CAIRO – 17 October 2024: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the Egyptian government's commitment to completing the first phase of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project on schedule by next May, with a capacity of 1,500 megawatts. Following the completion of this phase, work will commence on the second phase, which will also have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts.

He noted that the project's timeline was reaffirmed during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Cairo this week.

Madbouly stressed the importance of adhering to the specified timelines and indicated that implementing companies would be monitored on a monthly basis.

Madbouly convened a meeting on Thursday to review the status of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection project.

The meeting was attended by Eng. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy; Eng. Sabah Mashali, Deputy Minister; Eng. Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; Eng. Mohamed Shukry, Project Manager at SNC Lavalin; Eng. Ahmed El-Sayed, Chairman of Giza Cables Manufacturing Company; Sami Su, General Manager of the Chinese company CEEC in Egypt; Eng. Yasser Naguib, Head of the Energy and Water Solutions Sector at Orascom Construction; Adham Kamel, Project Manager at Prysmian Power Link; and several officials from relevant authorities.

Eng. Mahmoud Esmat reiterated the ministry's dedication to completing the project within the agreed timeframe, highlighting ongoing coordination with Saudi counterparts.

Eng. Mohamed Shoukry provided insights into the technical aspects and progress of the project, detailing the implementation timelines for each stage and noting positive advancements in the project’s execution.