Power

Islamic Development Bank-backed projects led to 14% increase in Egypt’s energy capacity bet. 2012/2022

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 - 12:00 GMT

The IsDB contributed nearly 4,000 megawatts to this growth through 19 approved projects worth $2.02 billion

Egypt reportedly contracts 5 new shipments of LNG to stay ahead of power shortage

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 - 02:07 GMT

Since April, Egypt has resumed LNG imports to meet rising domestic demand, particularly from the electricity sector, and to compensate for the shortfall caused by declining local production

Egyptian president meets with Apache CEO to discuss expansion plans

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 10:45 GMT

President Sisi commended the company's work in the country over the past three decades.

Power-saving electricity cuts to end in Egypt on July 21 till mid-September

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 03:15 GMT

Electricity use increased by 12 percent in 2024.

To save power: shops in Egypt to close 1 hour earlier

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 01:14 GMT

The shops will close at 10:00 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m.

Egyptian government to stop electricity cuts in summer 2024 by importing $1.18B worth of fuels

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 12:55 GMT

The prime minister stated that the electricity crisis worsened on Monday because a gas field in one of the neighboring states got out of service for 24 hours.

Egyptian president instructs government to take immediate measures on power cuts

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 10:19 GMT

A high-profile source told Extra News Tuesday.

Egyptian government to issue key decisions on electricity crisis Tuesday

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 07:17 GMT

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli will hold on Tuesday a meeting aimed at issuing key decisions on the electricity crisis, a governmental source told Extra News.

Electricity minister discusses with Siemens officials boosting cooperation

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 11:31 GMT

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker Wednesday discussed with Stephan May, the CEO of the Electrification and Automation Business Unit at Siemens in Germany and Mostafa el Bagoury, the CEO of Siemens in Egypt and their accompanying delegation ways of boosting cooperation between the Egyptian electricity and renewable energy sector and Siemens.

Electricity prices increased, effective Jan. 1, 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 04:53 GMT

The announcement comes soon after the government’s decision to raise Metro prices, Telecom Egypt's increasing household internet prices, and mobile companies disclosing to customers new pricing schemes

Electricity prices climb at start of 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 03:28 GMT

The announcement comes soon after the government’s decision to raise Metro prices, Telecom Egypt declaring an increase in household internet prices, and telecom operators across the country upping prices on mobile tariffs

To save power: Egypt to cut electricity for 2 hours daily

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 03:11 GMT

The timings will be declared for each neighborhood.

Decade of development: Remarkable transformation in Egypt’s electricity sector

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 12:38 GMT

Egypt has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the electricity sector and has become a role model for many countries, as exceptional achievements have been made.

Construction of Gulf of Suez wind station to be finalized by end of next Dec.

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 - 08:36 GMT

The construction of the Gulf of Suez wind station, which is owned by the New and Renewable Energy Authority, comes within the framework of the state’s plan to diversify energy sources and expand renewable energy projects.

Egypt's law regulate electricity transmission system in accordance with environmental standards

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 09:34 GMT

The Electricity Law included a number of tasks for the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company to operate the electricity transmission system in accordance with economic and environmental standards.

All you need to know about the solar plant in Al-Hamra Port

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 08:50 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Engineer Tariq Al-Mulla, inaugurated a number of development, modernized and efficiency-raising projects in some projects in Al-Hamra port, including the solar power plant project.

Egypt plans to reduce electricity network loss to 16.83% in FY23/24

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 07:11 GMT

Engineer Sedky said that the network loss is expected to reach 18.21% for the fiscal year 2022/2023, while the actual loss rate of the FY 2021/2022 was 22.188 percent.

Egypt conducts studies to expand electricity linkage with Libya, Jordan

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 12:57 GMT

Studies are also being conducted to accomplish electricity linkage with African states capitalizing on their hydropower capabilities.

Egypt-Sudan electrical interconnection project to operate by end of year

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 06:02 GMT

An official source at the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy revealed that the electrical interconnection project with Sudan, with a capacity of 300 megawatts, is considered to be a starting point for linking Egypt and Africa with a single electric grid.

Electricity Min.: We rely on local products in industry by 55%

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 12:26 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Dr. Mohamed Shaker, affirmed that the ministry and its subsidiaries are working to gradually localize the industry to reach 100% and give priority to the Egyptian product.

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