Wind farms revive renewable energy investors’ aspirations: Media Avenue round table
Participants in discussions are demanding speeding up of procedures and for laws to be passed
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6 companies compete for Gabal Al-Zayt wind station operation, maintenance
List of interested parties includes Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, and Orascom
NREA issues tender for operation, maintenance of Gabel El-Zeit wind station
The NREA announced that a session to open the technical envelopes will be held on 11 October, with a further session to be held to discuss bidder inquiries next Thursday.
EgyptERA pursues solar energy users by charging amalgamation fees
Companies demand review of decision controls, submit proposals for continuation of projects
700,000 requests submitted in switch to code electric code meters
The requests covered all nine of Egypt’s electricity distribution companies nationwide, including the Canal, Upper Egypt and Central Egypt electricity distribution companies.
Ib vogt sells Benban Solar Park PV plant to UAE’s Masdar
The two companies have also signed agreements of intent concerning the purchase of ib vogt’s shareholdings in three further solar parks, also located in the Benban Solar Park. The three solar parks have a combined volume of 166.5 MWp.
Investment controls for charging stations, EV tariffs presented to Egypt Cabinet
Proposed electric bus tariff set at 100 piasters kW/hr for medium voltage, 121.3 piasters kW/hr for low voltage
Egypt implements Sinai, Suez electricity network to improve energy services
Electricity sector investments will see four control centres constructed to support Sinai, Suez Canal electricity network
EgyptERA cancels electricity violation report against Mousa Coast Resort in Ras Sidr
Misr Italia Company for Tourism Development was given a period of two months to complete the documents required for the annual licence renewal for fiscal year (FY) 2019/2020.
Egypt’s cabinet studies investment regulations for EVs charging stations
EgyptERA approved regulations, paving way for interested American, German, Chinese, and Italian companies
Egypt launches tender for environmental assessment of Saudi Arabia electricity Interconnection project
EETC to receive technical, financial offers from consulting firms until 1 October
Ecomondo to discuss implementation of European Green Deal
The exhibitions, which will be held at the Expo Centre in the Italian city of Rimini from 3 to 6 November, will see the exhibitors’ stands and conference rooms take place in conjunction with a new digital platform feature.
20 companies compete to win 2 solar plants tender in Damietta Port
Well-informed sources have told Daily News Egypt that the list of companies include: the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI); Tripel M; Onera; Solar Installer; Smart Home; I Solar; Egypt Power; Modern City; and Golden Solar; Shams Masr; TEC-MERGE; Creative; and Egyptian Modern Systems.
NREA, BELECTRIC to sign solar plant deal in Egypt within weeks
NREA is preparing to launch two solar tenders in Kom Ombo, Hurghada, says Mohamed Al-Khayyat
Schneider Electric supports Beirut reconstruction through ‘Tomorrow Rising Fund’
Company distributes 1,000 solar powered searchlights to families, says regional president
Siemens, ETHYDCO undertake 10-year contract for preventive maintenance
German giant to provide maintenance of three gas turbines at ETHYDCO industrial complex
Upgrading electricity consumption patterns confuses subscribers
July electricity bill collection rate did not exceed 80%
ABB launches $30m EV charger production plant in Italy
Company aims to sell its EV chargers in Egypt after getting government’s approval
Renewable energy comprises 20% of Egypt’s total electricity: Electricity Minister
Egypt has faced significant challenges in securing its electricity needs, which affected investment in previous years
Egypt to launch new renewable energy projects by year-end: Electricity Minister
‘We received offers to buy energy at 2.45 piasters from solar power plants, 3 piasters from wind farms,’ says Shaker
Egypt’s NREA, Denmark’s Vestas to sign 250 MW wind farm contract
Wind farm’s implementation is scheduled to take place within two years
Egypt cancels tender to establish 200 MW solar power plant in west Nile
Informed sources told Daily News Egypt that the EETC has already informed the 13 companies, which had qualified to bid for the project, of its new decision.
Egyptian consortium competes in transmission line tenders in Morocco
Several tenders already won by consortium in cooperation with local authorities, says Koraytem
ABB, Hitachi launch $10bn joint power venture
New company to develop energy networks to meet growing demand for, and increase volume of, renewable energy in electricity system
BP sells petrochemical business to Ineos for $5bn
BP’s petrochemical business is focused on two major operations, aromatics and acetyls. The company has invested in leading technology and preference manufacturing plants for both operations, including a strong presence in Asian growth markets.
World Bank praises Egypt’s reducing new electricity connection timeframe to 18 days
Electricity Ministry has programme to replace overhead cables with ground cables
ADNOC signs $20.7bn deal to develop UAE energy infrastructure
The company added that investors will acquire a 49% stake in ADNOC Gas Pipes assets, a subsidiary of ADNOC. The subsidiary, which is newly established, has the rights to lease 38 pipelines, at a total length of 982.3 km. ADNOC will retain the remaining majority stake of 51%.
HIDELECO, Military Production Ministry cooperate to manufacture electricity transmission equipment
EGP 100m allocated to support electricity lines in Owaynat and Gabal Al-Kamel areas
Facilities put in place for replacing unmetered power connections with metering system
New meters will ensure citizens are held accountable for usage according to actual consumption rates
EETC, Chinese consortium contract on EGP 303m worth Madinaty 2 transformer substation
EETC Chairperson Sabah Mashaly said the contract covers the transformer’s construction, with equipment of 220/66 kV of the gas-insulated type, which will operate under the Cairo Electricity Distribution Company.