Latest in Tag: electricity Highlight
Latest in Tag: electricity
Al-Sisi directs completing electricity projects in Sinai on time
Al-Sisi’s remarks came during his meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker, and Adviser to President for Urban Planning Amir Sayed Ahmed.
Egyptian Cabinet denies setting electricity prices based on residential area
Electricity prices are defined by only consumption segments
Renewable Energy Authority to set higher prices for electricity supplied to EETC
Prices are expected to increase by about EGP 0.7-0.15/kwh
900k users access Fixed Solutions’ platform for electricity services
Company also launches ‘Study in Egypt’ platform to help foreign students apply to Egyptian universities
CIT, Electricity Ministries agree to make electricity services available on digital platform
Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat have signed a cooperation protocol to provide the former ministry’s services online.
Japan, Egypt sign agreement for North Cairo electricity distribution management, advanced meters
Japanese Government responded to Egyptian request, by agreeing in 2016 to provide a loan of ¥25bn ($240m) to improve electricity distribution systems
Egypt’s electricity authority invests EGP 33bn during FY 2019/20
Desouky’s comments came during the company’s Ordinary General Assembly and Extraordinary General Assembly meetings, headed by Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker.
President Al-Sisi ratifies agreements to develop Cairo Metro, electricity sector
Al-Sisi also issued decree No. 410 of 2020 on the ratification of another agreement between the Egyptian government and the FDA to finance the development policies in the electricity sector, which was signed on 10 June 2020.
EEHC to issue tender for electricity production units transfer to Sinai’s Al-Arish
Company would save $130m by transferring these units, which will take place this month, instead of purchasing new ones
Egypt aims to increase electricity generation based on renewables to 60% by 2035
Government negotiates with foreign investors to establish new renewable energy projects with capacity of 2,000 MW
Al-Sisi orders continuous development of Egypt’s electricity management system
President discussed latest developments of electricity projects with Saudi Arabia, Jordan during meeting with Prime Minister Madbouly
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
Elsewedy Electric implements EGP 100m Toshka external electricity network
New network will cover area of 40,000 feddan
Egypt targets EGP 45.3bn of electricity sector investments in FY 2020/21: El-Said
Electricity sector is set to increase its production at current prices during FY 2020/21 to about EGP 180.9bn, says El-Said
Upgrading electricity consumption patterns confuses subscribers
July electricity bill collection rate did not exceed 80%
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
World Bank praises Egypt’s reducing new electricity connection timeframe to 18 days
Electricity Ministry has programme to replace overhead cables with ground cables
AfDB approves €225m finance for Egypt’s Electricity, Green Growth Support Program
The programme aims to promote sustainable development and mitigate climate change impacts on Egypt.
Egypt raises electricity prices, phasing out remaining subsidies over 3 years
Household electricity prices increase by an average of 19.1%
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
113,600 prepaid electricity meters installed in places of worship
Requests to install coded meters will resume after curfew ends, says Hamza
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
EEHC subsidiaries hold general assembly meetings on 2020/21 budgets
In a statement, the EEHC said the meetings come as part of the continuous development of these subsidiary companies and their performance.
Electricity projects not affected by COVID-19: Shaker
Ministry of Electricity has ensured diversity in projects’ capabilities to keep electricity supply running
EETC builds new transformer stations to supply North Coast projects, Libya with electricity
The 40km long Abu Al-Matamir – West Borg El-Arab recreational aerial line, which has a voltage of 220 kV, was also completed at an investment of EGP 35.2m. Additionally, the37.5km long, 220 kV El-Ameed/Borg El-Arab recreational circuits was completed at an investment cost of EGP 28.2m.
200,000 PoS available for e-payments of electricity bills to reduce coronavirus spread
Out of which, 120,000 are Fawry PoS, the remaining 60,000 belong to other e-payment services including Masary, Aman, Bee, and several others.
EgyptERA updates procedures for new electricity connections to non-industrial properties
Applicants should fill new connection form and submit it to the eligible distribution company with the required documents attached.
Reducing electricity prices for households not likely, but exempting segments is possible: sources
Subsidies in current fiscal year are EGP 33.5bn