Energy News
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EMRA Launches Bid Round for Kaolinitic Sand, Glass Sand Mining
The bidding, which included several blocks, starts on December 18th, 2024, and the closing date is February 13th, 2025 at 12:00 pm Cairo Local Time.
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ACWA Power secures $702M for 1.1GW Egyptian wind farm
The project's total investment cost is estimated at approximately 4.13 billion Saudi Riyals. The company maintains a 70% stake in this venture.
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AMOC Launches $2M Wastewater Treatment Project
It was funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the National Bank of Egypt (NBE).
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Over 1,600 Flood Protection Facilities Established Across Egypt
The Ministry of Water Resources aims to collect and store rainwater to tackle water shortages and aid agricultural areas.
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Egypt opens 500 MW Solar Plant
Egypt just inaugurated another big solar facility, with a nameplate capacity of 500 megawatts (0.5 gigawatts).
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Promising opportunities for renewable energy production in Egypt
Dahlia El-Tayeb, In-Country Director of USAID’s Center of Excellence for Energy (COEE), stressed promising opportunities for renewable energy.
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UAE’s Kazar to Invest $2.5 Billion in Egypt’s 3.1GW Hybrid Renewable Power Plant
Kazar aims to finalize feasibility studies and financial arrangements by late 2025, with on-site construction commencing in early 2026.
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Biogas production units slash living costs for farmers in Egypt
The International Energy Agency has predicted that biogas production will increase by 32% between 2023-2028.
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Compressed natural gas to power 1 million cars in Egypt
Egypt is embarking on an ambitious plan to convert over 1 million vehicles to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in 2025, what does that mean?
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Egypt advances green economy with new investments in eco-tourism, waste management
The meeting aimed to identify ways to promote these sectors as part of Egypt’s broader economic and environmental strategy.
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Egypt, Sweden’s Sunshine Pro partner to build 1 GW solar panel plant
This initiative is designed to bolster local manufacturing capabilities, reduce imports, attract foreign investments, and expand the private sector.
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Egypt secures $275 mln finance for wind power plant in Gulf of Suez
Egypt has secured $275 million in joint financing from 3 international financial institutions to support the development of a 1.1-gigawatt wind plant.
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SCZone signs 30 MoU to boost hydrogen sector in Egypt
The first phase, with a capacity of 250,000 cubic meters per day, is scheduled for completion in mid-2026.
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Madbouly Reviews Plans to Launch Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Initiative
The meeting was attended by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk.
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Egypt prioritizes power grid modernization, renewable energy expansion
Ongoing efforts to upgrade the grid are essential for absorbing additional capacities from renewable energy sources.
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7 key facts about the Abydos wind farm project
By investing in large-scale, sustainable infrastructure, the country is positioning itself as a regional hub for green energy.
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The revival of Egypt’s mining industry
With a wealth of untapped mineral resources, a historical legacy in mining, and a renewed governmental focus, the sector is poised for growth.
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Egyptian cabinet approves ‘golden license’ for Abydos Renewable Energy project
The cabinet also approved Egypt's subscription to the callable capital increase of the African Development Bank (AfDB) by acquiring 554,700 shares.
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Egypt to invest $748.5M in drilling 46 new oil and gas wells
These measures aim to cut gasoline use and deliver economic and environmental benefits.