Energy News
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Egypt’s is in energy-saving mode: what does that mean?
Egypt’s energy imports have become significantly more expensive, influenced by global price volatility, geopolitical tensions, & import reliance.
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7 Things to know about Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear project right now
With construction accelerating and geopolitical pressures reshaping energy strategies, understanding where the project stands today is critical.
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Apache Makes New Natural Gas Discovery in Egypt
Preliminary test results from the well show daily production rates of approximately 26 million cubic feet (mmcf) of natural gas and 2,700 barrels.
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Iran war puts renewables in focus as an alternative to dependence on energy imports
Rises in energy prices filter through every economy in the world, but the impact is most acute for net energy importers like Egypt.
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Orascom Construction consortium to develop build-own-operate wind farm in Egypt
Orascom Construction will also execute all civil and electrical works for the balance of plant, in addition to supplying certain local components.
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Egypt, Russia discuss progress on Dabaa nuclear plant project
The minister addressed the work plan for the ongoing preparations to receive the electrical equipment and giant generators.
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Orascom Construction, Engie, Toyota Tsusho sign PPA for 900 MW wind farm in Egypt’s Ras Shokeir
The new development will bring the consortium’s total wind capacity in Egypt to around 1.8 GW.
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Egypt advances €2.05bn Beni Suef power plant supplying 15% of national electricity capacity
The plant, one of Egypt’s largest electricity generation facilities, was developed at a total cost of €2.05bn in addition to EGP 43m.
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Egypt signs power purchase agreements for 5.6GW of new solar and wind
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has signed PPAs for 5.6GW of new on-grid solar and wind capacity.
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Arcius Energy to Drill Two Offshore Gas Wells in Egypt
The initiative is aimed at strengthening exploration and upstream activities in Egypt.
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Egypt Receives Valaris DS-12 Drilling Ship to Launch New Mediterranean Gas Wells
The ministry said the vessel’s deployment is part of a broader program to drill four new gas wells in cooperation with BP and Arcius Energy.
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Egypt Pays Its Share of the War’s Cost
In this context, Egypt has seen successive increases in gasoline and diesel prices, amounting to three Egyptian pounds per liter.
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Expert warns of $200 oil in ‘greatest energy crisis in history’
Salameh explained that a six-month blockade could drive prices to between $150 and $200 per barrel.
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Egypt says it will pay $1.3 billion in arrears to oil companies by June
Egypt had accumulated about $6.1 billion in arrears to foreign oil companies by June 30, 2024 due to a prolonged foreign currency shortage.
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Egypt to clear $1.3 billion oil debt by June
The Petroleum Ministry pledges to clear the entire $1.3B in arrears owed to oil/gas partners by end-June, restoring investor confidence.
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Egypt to build 5.62 GW of green energy and storage capacity
Egypt advances 5.62 GW of renewable energy and battery storage projects supporting clean transition and grid stability goals.
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Hassan Allam awards contracts for Egypt hybrid solar project
Hassan Allam and Nefer inked major solar-plus-battery storage contracts for the 2,585 MW Benban expansion in Aswan.
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Egypt is cutting hours and considering remote work: what it really solves
Here’s a breakdown of what the measures are, and more importantly, how they actually help the economy and affect business.
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Egypt signs PPAs for 5,620 MW renewable energy, storage projects
The first agreement grants land use rights for a 900 MW wind power project in Ras Shukeir.
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Egypt finalising debt financing for $193mln bio-ethanol project
In October 2025, EBIOL had secured a $135 million long-term financing package from a consortium of banks including National Bank of Egypt (NBE).