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Egypt Independent
01-05-2025
- Business
- Egypt Independent
Strict presidential directives issued to halt power load shedding in summer
CAIRO, April 27 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has issued strict directives to find decisive solutions to halt power load shedding during the summer, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said. Madbouly chaired a meeting Sunday with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat to review the ongoing plans for handling the rising electricity loads and increased demand during the summer months. The meeting also covered several other topics, including the current status of Egypt's electricity interconnection projects with Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Italy. Madbouly highlighted the government's intensive efforts to enhance investment opportunities in the energy sector, ensure the sustainability of electricity supplies for the national grid, industrial sectors, and service sectors, and accelerate work on ongoing renewable energy projects aimed at diversifying energy supply sources and adding new capacities to the electricity grid. Essmat said his ministry is holding regular meetings with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to coordinate efforts regarding the availability of petroleum products for the electricity sector. He also outlined ongoing efforts to stabilize electricity supply during the summer, including continuous monitoring of electricity companies' preparations for maintenance programs and timelines for adding new capacities, with additional steps studied to strengthen the unified grid to accommodate new capacities. Regarding interconnection projects, Essmat highlighted significant progress in the electricity link with Italy, which has received approval to connect to the internal network. 'Discussions are ongoing to expedite the interconnection project between the two countries and increase the participation of Italian companies in sector projects, particularly in renewable energy, to maximize the benefits of clean energy.' The minister also updated the premier on progress in the electricity interconnection with Greece, emphasizing the project's importance for sustainable development and its role in Egypt's broader strategy to connect its grid with neighboring countries. 'The goal is to link to the European grid, positioning Egypt as a regional energy exchange hub.' Essmat reviewed the status of the Egyptian-Saudi electricity interconnection operations, noting that this project connects the two largest grids in the region and lays the groundwork for future Arab interconnection. This will enhance the stability and reliability of electricity supply between the two countries, with significant economic and developmental benefits, he made it clear. (MENA)
Zawya
04-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
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 reliable power across all sectors. Essmat highlighted the ministry's urgent plan to enhance the efficiency of generation, transmission, and distribution systems. This plan, he said, aims to improve quality, maximise returns from existing infrastructure, optimise system operations, address technical and commercial losses, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure a reliable electricity supply. The minister participated in a Senate session discussing reports on the future of energy, renewable energy, the energy mix, and addressing challenges in the electricity sector. Essmat emphasised the strong support and continuous oversight from the Egyptian leadership for the electricity and renewable energy sector. He noted the state's focus on this vital sector, recognising electricity as the cornerstone of development across various fields, aligning with the sustainable development plan and the goals of the 'New Republic.' He highlighted the complete reconstruction of infrastructure and legislative enhancements. He stressed that every citizen deserves access to reliable electricity service, reflecting the significant investments in infrastructure across all sectors, especially within the electricity sector. The minister stated that the ministry's work programme, along with its affiliated companies and agencies, is based on optimal economic operation, efficient resource management, maximising returns to improve the quality of electricity supply, and addressing technical and commercial losses. He detailed efforts to enhance the efficiency of existing power plants, modify operational patterns, adhere to maintenance schedules based on international standards, and closely monitor the implementation of new generation capacity to meet growing demand. The peak load of the unified network increased from 34,200 megawatts in 2022/2023 to 38,000 megawatts in 2023/2024, an increase of approximately 8%, and further increases are anticipated for the coming summer, for which preparations are underway. Essmat described the urgent plan implemented over recent months to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply, enhance services, and upgrade distribution networks nationwide. He emphasised the importance of continuous field presence, direct communication with consumers, accurate data collection, and intensified monitoring and inspection efforts. He also affirmed the commitment to expanding renewable energy and green hydrogen projects and localising related industries. Egypt's energy strategy aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the energy mix to 42% by the end of 2030, reaching 65% by 2040. This includes developing and modernising the grid to accommodate renewable energy integration, collaborating with international consulting firms, and utilising network analysis software, considering optimal economic operation in line with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company's role as grid operator under the new Electricity Law. Essmat further addressed the ongoing integration of modern technology, governance of the metering system, and service improvement for citizens. This includes projects to develop electricity distribution networks, control centres, replace traditional meters with prepaid and smart meters, and upgrade customer service centres. These initiatives fall under the plan to strengthen and develop the unified national grid. He highlighted the smart meter installation project, energy efficiency improvement projects, and the replacement of traditional meters with prepaid meters, along with efforts to simplify service applications and expand the installation of coded meters. He stressed that citizens deserve reliable service reflecting the sector's advancements while also taking measures to prevent theft, protect the network from illegal loads, and ensure accurate asset inventory for better management and financial resource optimisation. The minister elaborated on the National Energy Strategy and its executive plans, aiming to position Egypt as a regional energy hub connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, leveraging its strategic location and infrastructure projects. He mentioned existing electricity interconnection projects with neighbouring countries like Sudan, Libya, and Jordan, as well as the ongoing project with Saudi Arabia expected to launch this year. He discussed the shared vision with the European Union for electricity interconnection, highlighting the Egypt-Greece and Egypt-Italy projects as crucial for regional energy integration. These projects promote cross-border clean electricity transfer, supporting sustainable energy needs and grid stability. He added that Egypt is strengthening cooperation with African countries to achieve energy integration, share technical expertise, and support renewable energy projects across the continent to meet the growing energy demand.
Daily News Egypt
04-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
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 reliable power across all sectors. Essmat highlighted the ministry's urgent plan to enhance the efficiency of generation, transmission, and distribution systems. This plan, he said, aims to improve quality, maximise returns from existing infrastructure, optimise system operations, address technical and commercial losses, reduce fuel consumption, and ensure a reliable electricity supply. The minister participated in a Senate session discussing reports on the future of energy, renewable energy, the energy mix, and addressing challenges in the electricity sector. Essmat emphasised the strong support and continuous oversight from the Egyptian leadership for the electricity and renewable energy sector. He noted the state's focus on this vital sector, recognising electricity as the cornerstone of development across various fields, aligning with the sustainable development plan and the goals of the 'New Republic.' He highlighted the complete reconstruction of infrastructure and legislative enhancements. He stressed that every citizen deserves access to reliable electricity service, reflecting the significant investments in infrastructure across all sectors, especially within the electricity sector. The minister stated that the ministry's work programme, along with its affiliated companies and agencies, is based on optimal economic operation, efficient resource management, maximising returns to improve the quality of electricity supply, and addressing technical and commercial losses. He detailed efforts to enhance the efficiency of existing power plants, modify operational patterns, adhere to maintenance schedules based on international standards, and closely monitor the implementation of new generation capacity to meet growing demand. The peak load of the unified network increased from 34,200 megawatts in 2022/2023 to 38,000 megawatts in 2023/2024, an increase of approximately 8%, and further increases are anticipated for the coming summer, for which preparations are underway. Essmat described the urgent plan implemented over recent months to improve the quality and stability of electricity supply, enhance services, and upgrade distribution networks nationwide. He emphasised the importance of continuous field presence, direct communication with consumers, accurate data collection, and intensified monitoring and inspection efforts. He also affirmed the commitment to expanding renewable energy and green hydrogen projects and localising related industries. Egypt's energy strategy aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy to the energy mix to 42% by the end of 2030, reaching 65% by 2040. This includes developing and modernising the grid to accommodate renewable energy integration, collaborating with international consulting firms, and utilising network analysis software, considering optimal economic operation in line with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company's role as grid operator under the new Electricity Law. Essmat further addressed the ongoing integration of modern technology, governance of the metering system, and service improvement for citizens. This includes projects to develop electricity distribution networks, control centres, replace traditional meters with prepaid and smart meters, and upgrade customer service centres. These initiatives fall under the plan to strengthen and develop the unified national grid. He highlighted the smart meter installation project, energy efficiency improvement projects, and the replacement of traditional meters with prepaid meters, along with efforts to simplify service applications and expand the installation of coded meters. He stressed that citizens deserve reliable service reflecting the sector's advancements while also taking measures to prevent theft, protect the network from illegal loads, and ensure accurate asset inventory for better management and financial resource optimisation. The minister elaborated on the National Energy Strategy and its executive plans, aiming to position Egypt as a regional energy hub connecting Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, leveraging its strategic location and infrastructure projects. He mentioned existing electricity interconnection projects with neighbouring countries like Sudan, Libya, and Jordan, as well as the ongoing project with Saudi Arabia expected to launch this year. He discussed the shared vision with the European Union for electricity interconnection, highlighting the Egypt-Greece and Egypt-Italy projects as crucial for regional energy integration. These projects promote cross-border clean electricity transfer, supporting sustainable energy needs and grid stability. He added that Egypt is strengthening cooperation with African countries to achieve energy integration, share technical expertise, and support renewable energy projects across the continent to meet the growing energy demand.
Daily News Egypt
11-02-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt prioritises summer energy needs, efficiency improvements
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly is overseeing efforts to secure the country's energy needs for the upcoming summer and improve the efficiency of electricity consumption. During a meeting held Monday, Madbouly reviewed progress with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, and Sherine El-Sharkawy, First Assistant Minister of Finance for Economic Affairs. Madbouly emphasised the government's commitment to monitoring projects implemented by the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy to integrate more renewable energy projects into the national electricity grid. This is aimed at meeting Egypt's energy requirements. He also stressed the importance of monitoring progress on the electricity interconnection project currently underway with Saudi Arabia, as part of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in all fields, particularly the energy sector. Madbouly explained that the government's efforts are aimed at ensuring readiness to meet any additional burdens expected on the national electricity grid during the coming summer months. Essmat presented the ministry's efforts to monitor the phases of the electricity interconnection project with Saudi Arabia. He also outlined the coordination with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to secure the necessary fuel for power plants while expanding the use of clean energy. Furthermore, Essmat presented opportunities to improve electrical energy efficiency, including effective solutions to rationalise electricity consumption and reduce pressure on the national grid. This also included potential incentives to support investment and encourage the private sector to expand into clean energy projects, along with the necessary legislation to ensure resource sustainability and enhance energy efficiency. These measures align with Egypt's international commitments to environmental protection and emissions reduction. Badawi discussed the ministry's efforts to increase natural gas production to meet the fuel needs of power plants. He also detailed steps to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet Egypt's natural gas requirements for various uses during the coming summer. Badawi affirmed effective coordination with the Ministry of Electricity to maximise the efficiency of power plants.
Zawya
11-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt prioritises summer energy needs, efficiency improvements
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly is overseeing efforts to secure the country's energy needs for the upcoming summer and improve the efficiency of electricity consumption. During a meeting held Monday, Madbouly reviewed progress with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, and Sherine El-Sharkawy, First Assistant Minister of Finance for Economic Affairs. Madbouly emphasised the government's commitment to monitoring projects implemented by the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy to integrate more renewable energy projects into the national electricity grid. This is aimed at meeting Egypt's energy requirements. He also stressed the importance of monitoring progress on the electricity interconnection project currently underway with Saudi Arabia, as part of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in all fields, particularly the energy sector. Madbouly explained that the government's efforts are aimed at ensuring readiness to meet any additional burdens expected on the national electricity grid during the coming summer months. Essmat presented the ministry's efforts to monitor the phases of the electricity interconnection project with Saudi Arabia. He also outlined the coordination with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to secure the necessary fuel for power plants while expanding the use of clean energy. Furthermore, Essmat presented opportunities to improve electrical energy efficiency, including effective solutions to rationalise electricity consumption and reduce pressure on the national grid. This also included potential incentives to support investment and encourage the private sector to expand into clean energy projects, along with the necessary legislation to ensure resource sustainability and enhance energy efficiency. These measures align with Egypt's international commitments to environmental protection and emissions reduction. Badawi discussed the ministry's efforts to increase natural gas production to meet the fuel needs of power plants. He also detailed steps to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet Egypt's natural gas requirements for various uses during the coming summer. Badawi affirmed effective coordination with the Ministry of Electricity to maximise the efficiency of power plants. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
