Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks with Huawei Egypt to expand cooperation in renewable energy, energy storage technologies, and grid modernization, as part of the country’s digital transformation and energy strategy.

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with a delegation from Nexus Analytica, led by CEO Wessam El-Baz, to discuss expanding the use of advanced digital technologies in electricity network management, improving operational efficiency, and managing power purchase agreements.

In this factsheet, we review Egypt’s electricity generation and consumption patterns and provide an overview of the latest electricity price adjustments and their underlying drivers.

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Elsewedy Electric (SWDY) Chairman Ahmed Elsewedy and company representatives to review the progress of electricity generation and transmission projects, while exploring expanded cooperation in distribution, energy efficiency, and loss reduction.

Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has raised electricity prices for some residential and commercial consumption brackets starting this April.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the government’s weekly meeting on Thursday, March 26th, in the New Administrative Capital, where ministers reviewed a range of domestic and regional issues, including the economic fallout from rising tensions in the region.

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy of Egypt Mahmoud Esmat discussed the progress in the Dabaa nuclear plant project, according to a statement.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Egypt is fully prepared for all scenarios amid regional war, affirming that the government is working on a comprehensive plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply

The Egyptian Countryside Development Company has announced the launch of a project to construct ultra-high voltage and high voltage power stations and feeder lines to serve the lands of the National Project for the Development of 1.5 Million Feddans, as part of its efforts to accelerate sustainable development across the Egyptian Countryside.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has confirmed that the government has no plans to raise electricity prices this month, according to a statement.

The Egyptian cabinet approved a draft presidential decree concerning a letter of understanding with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development to finance an integrated feasibility study for increasing the capacity of the electricity interconnection line between Egypt and Jordan.

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Xiao Ling Chen, CEO of Chinese Jiangsu Ankura Intelligent Power Co., to discuss cooperation in localizing the manufacture of high- and ultra-high-voltage cable terminations and transferring technology for gas-insulated cables and smart monitoring systems.

Korra for Energy & Investment Projects has signed a new contract to build a 1.4 megawatt (MW) hybrid solar power plant for the Esh El Mallaha Petroleum Company (Eshpetco)

Egypt has launched a nationwide electricity conservation plan aimed at avoiding power outages following Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s announcement affirming the government’s commitment to maintaining the electricity supply during the summer despite ongoing regional tensions.

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held a high-level meeting to review fuel reserves and direct electricity sector leaders to enhance preparedness to secure the national grid and ensure a stable power supply amid escalating emergency conditions in the region.

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Holding (TMG), to explore collaboration in electricity distribution, energy consumption rationalization, and the expansion of solar energy use.

Egypt has signed an agreement with the Emirati company AMEA Power to establish two independent energy storage stations with a total capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours.

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held discussions with Sudan’s Minister of Oil and Energy Mohieddin Naeem on enhancing partnerships in electricity, renewable energy, and technical cooperation.

The Egyptian cabinet approved a draft law amending several provisions of the Electricity Law No. 87 of 2015 aimed at intensifying penalties for crimes related to the illegal seizure of electricity.