Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed Egypt’s plans to secure energy supplies for August during a meeting with Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, with the government reaffirming its commitment to ensuring the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and natural gas, according to a Cabinet statement.

Madbouly stressed that meeting the country’s energy needs remains a top government priority, emphasizing the importance of sustaining fuel and gas supplies across all sectors. He also called for continued coordination among relevant authorities while advancing plans to increase domestic production and accelerate the development of new discoveries to strengthen Egypt’s energy security and reinforce its position as a regional energy hub.

Badawi outlined the ministry’s plan to meet local energy demand during August, detailing the operational measures and alternative supply arrangements in place to ensure stable energy availability. He reviewed the implementation status of various operating scenarios, noting that the ministry continues to closely monitor the supply system, maintain a high level of operational readiness, and respond swiftly to any developments to ensure uninterrupted supplies.

Badawi also confirmed the regular arrival of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes and petroleum fuel shipments needed to ensure the continuous operation of electricity generation facilities during the peak summer consumption period. He noted that these efforts are being coordinated with the Central Bank of Egypt, the Ministries of Finance and Electricity and Renewable Energy, as well as other relevant government entities to maintain nationwide electricity supply stability.

The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of Badawi’s recent discussions with Egypt’s regional and international partners. He highlighted progress in implementing gas field development projects in cooperation with major international energy companies and connecting new discoveries to Egypt’s existing infrastructure.

The government’s efforts come as Egypt prepares for a surge in summer energy demand. Earlier, the Ministries of Petroleum and Electricity said electricity consumption is expected to rise by around 8% this summer compared with last year’s peak, prompting authorities to strengthen fuel supplies and coordinate measures to ensure the stability of the national power grid during periods of high demand.