The Ministry of Electricity has sent an official letter to the Ministry of Finance requesting an extra EGP500m per month to be able to better pay its debts to the EGPC.
The Egyptian government expects the current gas dispute with Israel to be settled through negotiations due to Egypt's importance as a terminal for Israeli gas exports.
EGPC, EGAS, and GANOPE signed a letter of intent with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance a number of energy projects that the state is in need of, reported Egypt Oil & Gas.