Khalda Petroleum Company launched a project to connect its Tarik wells in the Western Desert to the medium-voltage (22 kilovolts (kV)) grid, a move aimed at enhancing operational efficiency while reducing emissions and reliance on conventional fuels.

The project spans 67 kilometres (Km) of electrical network with a total investment of $11.3 million. It is expected to reduce diesel consumption by more than 8 million litres annually, saving around $500,000 per month, and to cut carbon emissions by approximately 2,175 tons per year.

With a production capacity of around 4 megawatts (MW), the project follows international technical standards, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply to support operations and improve performance efficiency across sites, according to the petroleum ministry’s statement.

Completed ahead of schedule, the project covered engineering design, procurement, and construction without any lost-time incidents, reflecting strong adherence to health and safety standards, the statement added.

Khalda is a joint venture between Apache Corporation and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). The launch was attended by Moataz Atef, Khalda’s Chairman and Managing Director, alongside Brian Hradecky, Khalda’s General Manager and Managing Director.