Engineering News
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Egypt earmarks EGP 136.3 bln for electricity, renewable energy projects in FY25/26
This is almost doubling the EGP 72.6 billion planned for FY2024/2025, according to a report released on Monday.
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Egypt’s electricity minister, Copelouzos Group discuss progress on Egypt–Greece power interconnection
Topics included potential project sites, proposed transmission line routes, results of meetings between the Egyptian and Greek grid operators.
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Egypt records highest-ever electricity load at 38,800 MW
The figure surpasses both last year’s peak and this year’s previous high of 38,000 megawatts.
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Egypt’s electricity, public enterprises ministers discuss expanding renewables in energy-intensive industries
A key item on the agenda was the planned solar power project to supply electricity to the aluminum complex in Nagaa Hammadi.
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Egypt accelerates El-Dabaa national grid connection for 2026
Cairo is stepping up connection works for the planned 4,800 MW El-Dabaa nuclear plant, developed with Rosatom, to feed the grid from 2026.
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Electricity min. visits China Southern Power Grid International
During the visit, the minister met with CSGI chairman and senior officials responsible for managing the electricity grid across the southern provinces
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Prime Minister revokes industrial electricity discount as of 1 July
The revocation reflects the government’s renewed focus on public spending reform and fiscal consolidation, amid mounting financial pressures.
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Moses Bridge to connect Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia and Egypt plan to build a bridge across the Red Sea, providing millions of people with direct access to the futuristic city of The Line.
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Industrial hub for bridge parts to be established in Egypt
SAMCO teams up with Germany’s Maurer to localise production, boost export capacity, and train Egyptian engineers.
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EBRD supports Egypt with first private-to-private electricity contracts
This deal introduces competition into the electricity sector, expands consumer choice and promotes private investments in renewable energy.
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Egypt’s PM meets Samsung, stresses importance of localising advanced tech industries
Egypt is open to providing exceptional incentives, particularly those that produce large quantities with a high local component and export rates.
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Minister of Electricity reviews national power grid stability as high-demand season approaches
Esmat highlighted the adoption of new operational patterns aimed at reducing fuel consumption while ensuring the grid can meet the heightened needs.
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Egypt inaugurates 2 major Chinese, Turkish industrial projects in Ain Sokna
PM Madbouly inaugurated the Chinese Xinxing ductile iron pipe factory, which includes $150 million in investments.
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Greece and Egypt reaffirm plans for 1,000-kilometre undersea power cable
Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to a proposed undersea electricity connection designed to transport renewable energy.
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Egypt signs contract with France’s Alstom to build railway industrial complex
The deal includes the development of two factories: one focused on electrical systems and railway components.
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Orascom Construction + Spanish partner to build USD 2.6 bn Saudi power plant
The 3 GW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant will be equipped with carbon capture technology and a 380 kV electrical substation.
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China’s Xinyi Glass Invests $700M in SCZone for Solar Panel Glass Manufacturing
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has voiced strong support for the project, emphasizing the need for swift execution.
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Beko announces official launch of Hitachi brand in Egyptian market
Consumers in Egypt can look forward to a seamless blend of advanced technology, elegant design, and unmatched reliability
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Egypt’s engineering exports record $526.2 million in January 2025
The cables sector led the way with a 72.8 percent increase in exports, followed by electrical appliances, which saw a 64.9 percent rise.
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An EV revolution is happening in Egypt
The Egyptian government actively promoting renewable energy and eco-friendly transportation solutions.