EuroAfrica Interconnector project delayed due to unfinished studies: source
Project implementation will not be activated or agreed upon until required studies are completed, says source
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Enara awarded power production, distribution contract in 1.5m feddan project
Company implementing renewable energy projects to feed Al-Mughara, West Minya regions
EEHC to implement EGP 32.4bn investment projects in FY2021: chairperson
4.4% growth in energy sold to consumers is expected in next fiscal year, says Desouky
NREA considers 3.17 GW power projects
Power stations with 453 MW capacity being implemented, says El-Khayat
Egypt to increase electricity project investments to EGP 700bn
No disruption to country’s electricity supply chain since 2015, compared to frequent 15-hour power cuts previously
EEHC completes production unit maintenance before increased summer consumption
Local and international companies implemented maintenance programmes in preparation for summer
Chinese State Grid adheres to contracts in Egypt despite COVID-19
The company has completed implementation of the Marsa Alam power transformer station, in addition to work on the Berenice – Marsa Alam – El Quseir 220kV power line project.
EgyptERA approves Solaris request to supply solar energy to Arabian Cement
Approval includes company’s full commitment to regulations specified in annually-renewed licence
Silk Road Fund becomes 49% shareholder in ACWA Power
Deal confirms strength of economic relations between Saudi Arabia and China, says Padmanathan
EETC, El-Sewedy Electric sign contract for EGP 120m aerial line
Contract will see construction of 20km, 500 kV line as part of plans to develop national electricity network
Marsa Alam links to National Grid for first time
Pilot phase saw two mobile transformer stations built in the town
EgyptERA renews energy production, distribution licences for 5 companies
EgyptERA has extended the power generation licence of Midor Electric Company (MIDELEC) for a year. It has also renewed power distribution licences of Madinaty Electromechanical Energy and Tropi 2 for Tourism Development.
IMC agrees to launch PV power station at Zagazig University
Supported by Egypt-PV, new plant to output 154 MW annually
EGEMAC to start operations of 5 power transformer stations within weeks
This will see the El Hay El Motamayez and Sadat transformer stations commence operations. This comes alongside three further stations located in the Tamiya area of Fayoum, in the north of Hurghada and at Awlad Saqr.
Hideleco to complete El-Owainat transmission line by 2020 end
Company’s business volume exceeds EGP 500m this year
Electricity Minister honours Egypt-Sudan power interconnection management
Meshaly expressed her appreciation for the honouring, adding that it would encourage workers’ sense of achievement in the sector.
Michael Moore presents scathing attack on renewable energy
Controversial documentary maker presents new film climate film to mark 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
113,600 prepaid electricity meters installed in places of worship
Requests to install coded meters will resume after curfew ends, says Hamza
NCEDC to operate Egypt’s first smart electricity grid in New Capital
Company will operate project on behalf of France’s EDF
Abu Dhabi’s new solar project receives world’s lowest tariff bid
The 2GW solar photovoltaic (PV) independent power producer (IPP) Al Dhafra project – to be located in Abu Dhabi – has received, from the first-ranked bidder, a tariff offer set at AED 4.97 fils per kWh ($1.35 cents per kWh), which is approximately 44% lower than tariff set three years ago for the 1.7GW Noor Abu Dhabi project, one of the world’s largest solar PV projects and a world record tariff-setter at the time.
EEHC allocates EGP 15.3bn for electricity projects in south Upper Egypt
Funds will go towards completing construction of Assiut’s Walidia 3 power station
Egypt allocates EGP 1.8bn to upgrade electricity networks in FY 2021
El-Sayed added that several major electricity projects have been established to meet development projects’ needs of power in Sinai, the Red Sea, and Sharqeya
International energy companies join fight against COVID-19
Despite the impact on global energy companies, many have stepped up to take part in efforts to combat the virus and contribute to initiatives. It has also seen the companies make donations and provide financial aid during the outbreak
NREA collects EGP 1bn in arrears
Egypt’s clean energy production is up 24% in 2020, said Al-Khayyat
KarmSolar, Karm Construction provide open source design of Covid-19 field hospital
According to a statement issued by KarmSolar, the hospital construction costs EGP 13m and takes 15 days to be completed. The hospital’s capacity can reach 192 beds on 16 wards, with each ward having 12 beds. The hospital design considers the different stages of the coronavirus treatment protocol.
Egypt considers implementing 6.3GW renewable energy projects
Private sector companies apply for launching 2.75GW power plants, says Khayat
EETC defers receiving bids for power interconnection project with Saudi Arabia
A total of seven companies had been invited by the EETC to participate in the bidding process.
Egypt-Sudan electricity interconnection officially operates at 70MW capacity
Egypt is to operate project at full capacity within 10 months: government sources
COVID-19 not affecting Dabaa station implementation timetable: NPPA Head
In exclusive statements to Daily News Egypt, El-Wakeel said that work on the project is currently proceeding remotely and through video conferencing.
Coronavirus, price war push oil producers to cut 2020 spending plans
Energean cuts its budget in Egypt by $140m