Global Alternative Energy Firms Flocking to Egypt

• Sunday, 28th June 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Some 10 global firms operating in alternative energy have put in requests to obtain licensing to run renewable energy projects in Egypt, the head of Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency Dr. Hafez...

Egypt’s Renewable Sector Held Back by Currency Instability

• Wednesday, 29th April 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Egypt’s ministry of electricity and renewable energy and the Middle East Solar Industry Association (Mesia) sponsored a two-day roadshow in Cairo, which kicked off yesterday, to bring together international investors....

JICA to Set Up 200MW Wind Farm in Gabal el-Zeit

• Sunday, 22nd February 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Egypt and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a contract on Thursday 19/02/2015 to set up a 200-megawatt wind farm in Gabal el-Zeit area in the Gulf of Suez at a total cost of EGP 1938.9 million. The ...

Access Pre-qualifies to Develop Wind and Solar Power Plants

• Monday, 12th January 2015
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

Access Infra Africa (‘Access’), a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Power MEA, and its consortium partner Eren, a leading global investor in power projects, have been prequalified by Egypt’s Ministry...

RWE may use renewable power for Egypt oil work

• Thursday, 8th November 2012
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

German utility RWE may set up a new solar and wind plant in Egypt to power its oil production there, a German newspaper said, citing an official from the company. The company is considering “whether it makes sen...