Energy News
-
1 million homes powered by Egypt’s wind
A consortium led by Orascom Construction has begun operations at the Ras Ghareb wind farm, Egypt's largest wind energy project.
-
Egypt to pay US$1 billion in foreign oil companies dues
According to informed sources, the Egyptian government is heading towards paying one billion dollars in dues of foreign oil companies this January.
-
PowerChina signs contract to build the 1.1 GW Suez wind project in Egypt
At the end of 2023, wind represented about 3% of Egypt’s installed capacity with 1.6 GW and 2.8% of its power generation with 6.7 TWh.
-
Gov’t greenlights 252 MW wind power expansion at Gabal El Zeit
The 580 MW — at least for now — Gabal El Zeit wind farm has long been on the government’s privatization short list.
-
IDSC reviews Egypt's experiment in Green Cities Program
The 6th of October City works to address environmental issues and challenges related to infrastructure and support the transition to a green.
-
Egypt Expands Water Cooperation With African Nations
These efforts go beyond infrastructure, emphasizing capacity building and knowledge exchange between Egypt, Nile Basin countries.
-
A drilling ship is set to arrive in Egypt this month
Eni begins work to boost production from the giant Zohr offshore gas field, according to Egypt's petroleum ministry.
-
Egypt denies delay in gas production from Zohr field
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources denied Thursday the false news circulating regarding the delay in gas production from the Zohr.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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).
-
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.
-
Egypt opens 500 MW Solar Plant
Egypt just inaugurated another big solar facility, with a nameplate capacity of 500 megawatts (0.5 gigawatts).
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.