Renewable Energy Saves 4.6 B Tons Fuel
Egypt saved around 4.6 billion tons of equivalent fuel during 2018 due to the usage of renewable energy while generating electricity.
Electricity | Egypt Oil & Gas - Part 6
Egypt Produces 1,000 MW Electricity from Gabal El Zeit, Zaafarana Wind Farms
The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy seeks to boost production capacity from wind farms through new projects such as the 250 MW generation project that operates by 3 companies.
Electricity Production Increases by 5.7% YOY in October 2018
Egyptian electricity production increased by 5.7% YOY in October 2018, recording 16.7 MWh compared to 15.8 MWh in October 2017.
Electricity Production Increases by 7.6% YOY in September 2018
Egyptian electricity production increased by 7.6% YOY in September 2018, recording 18.4 MWh compared to 17.1 MWh in September 2017.
US Extends Iraq’s Waivers to Continue Importing from Iran
The waiver will allow Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran as the main Iraqi power plants depend on Iranian natural gas. Besides, Baghdad’s power generation is not enough to ensure domestic supply.
Egypt Produces 45,000 MW/d Electricity in December
Egypt produced around 45,000 megawatt of electricity per day (MW/d) during December 2018.
Siemens Completes Two Electricity Substations in Egypt
Siemens has completed two substations in Egypt with an aim to improve the national electricity grid’s resilience.
Electricity Consumption Increases by 2.88% YOY in August 2018
Egyptian electricity consumption increased by 2.88% year-on-year (YOY) in August 2018, recording 14.3 megawatts per hour (MWh) compared to 13.9 MWh in August 2017.
Electricity Sector to Pay Down Debts to Petroleum Ministry over Five Years
The Egyptian electricity sector is set to pay down the total debts to the Ministry of Petroleum within five years.
Egypt to Lay Foundation Stone for EuroAfrica Electricity Interconnector
Egypt plans to lay the foundation stone of the EuroAfrica Interconnector project in November 2018.
