President Sisi directs expediting implementation of extra power supply system for 'New Delta' project
The President emphasized the necessity of continuously updating the comprehensive plan to achieve energy security and increase reliance on renewable energy sources.
President Sisi made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, Advisor to the President for Urban Planning Major General Amir Sayed Ahmed and Head of the Armed Forces Financial Affairs Authority Lieutenant General Ahmed al-Shazly.
The meeting was also attended by Head of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority Major General Ahmed al Azzazi and Executive Director of the 'Future of Egypt' Authority for Sustainable Development Bahaa el Ghannam.
The meeting reviewed the executive status of providing electrical power and the timeline for the required loads for new agricultural reclamation projects supervised by the 'Future of Egypt' Authority, particularly the 'New Delta' project, according to Presidential Spokesman Mohamed al-Shennawy.
The progress of establishing the necessary transformer stations for agricultural reclamation areas was also discussed, within the framework of the state's efforts to ensure food security, the spokesman said.
The meeting also touched on the government's efforts to ensure the sustainable availability of energy necessary for domestic consumption and to support national economic development plans.
The discussion included ways to enhance reliance on renewable energy sources, in line with the state's commitment to achieving sustainable development goals, attracting investments, ensuring the stability and quality of electrical power supply for all projects, and strengthening the capacity of the electricity grid to provide reliable support for agricultural and industrial reclamation projects, the spokesperson added.
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