Latest in Tag: Power Highlight
Latest in Tag: Power
Overdue petroleum debts behind increasing power outages: Egyptera director
New electricity stations will join the national grid to reduce power cuts, says minister of electricity
Saudi and Egypt ‘at the core’ of Arab nation: Egypt Ambassador to KSA
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi conducted a one-day visit to close regional ally Saudi Arabia on Sunday, during which Egypt’s ambassador to Riyadh said the two countries would aim to address numerous shared challenges “facing the Arab and Muslim world”, according to state-owned Al-Ahram. Egyptian Ambassador Afifi Abdel Wahab said the relationship between Saudi Arabia and …
Al-Sisi visits strong backer Saudi Arabia
The two had previously held talks inside a Saudi royal plane carrying the king, when it made a short stop in Cairo in June
Nuclear plant tender to launch by year’s end; winning country to finance project: El-Osery
Project could cost up to $5bn and will be implemented over 5 years, nuclear expert
1,300 MW addition to electricity grid in August may not end power outages: Energy expert
Energy expert Mohamed El-Sobky says if natural gas supplies to power stations do not increase, power outages will continue
Saudi King, Al-Sisi discuss economic support to Egypt
The Saudi monarch makes rare, short stop in Egypt on his way back from Morocco
Egyptian gas to Jordan was never cut off: Egyptian Ambassador to Jordan
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Egypt, Egypt’s ambassador to Jordan outlines the strong ties between the two countries.
EGAS still awaiting $1bn from finance ministry to import gas for electricity: EGAS
EGAS has yet to sign with two oil companies to supply 12 shipments of LNG, due to the lack of necessary funds.
Ministers of Electricity and Petroleum apologise for continued power outages
Ministers call on Egyptians to reduce electricity consumption during peak hours
Misr Al-Qawia criticises lifting natural gas prices
Cabinet announces price hike in natural gas starting May; party wary the price hike will do little to help Egypt’s energy crisis
Ministry of Housing invests in solar power to counterbalance electricity shortages
The government “will not be able to prevent electrical power cuts,” but promises to reduce energy consumption
Government announces measures to stave off summer power outages
Natural gas will be imported address fuel shortage to power stations, cabinet says
Closure of Rafah border crossing ‘crime against humanity’: Hamas spokesman
Relations between Cairo and Hamas tense; Cairo court recently banned Hamas activities in Egypt
UAE-led group expects to sign $2bn India power deal soon
Reuters – Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA), leading a consortium that plans to invest around $2bn to acquire hydropower assets in India, expects to close the deal this quarter, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. TAQA, majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi government, is buying two hydropower plants owned by Jaiprakash Power Ventures …
Sabahy enters presidential race; decision widens Tamarod rift
The presidential hopeful announces the decision after months of consideration
Gazans endure power blackouts with dark humour
Hemmed in by Israeli and Egyptian blockades, Gaza is plagued by long and frequent power blackouts, prompting some residents to try to lighten the mood with dark humour.
Second annual Power and Electricity Summit to launch in January
Minister of Electricity says summit will discuss the national five-year plan (2012-2017) for electricity expansion
Saudi engineering firm invests in Egyptian Power
SaudConsult, BPE Power and BPE Investment acquire 40% of Egyptian PGESCo.
Realising Egypt’s gas potential
By Oxford Business Group The start of production at a concession in Egypt’s Nile Delta basin by a German firm has come as welcome news, an indication of the sizable potential offered by the country’s offshore blocks. With local consumption growing, the North African state is looking to balance the need to expand output to …
More underground tunnels beneath Egypt-Gaza border destroyed
Action comes as part of ongoing crackdown on the illegal tunneling activity
Gaza’s Ministry of Health warns of consequences of power cuts
Gaza Power Plant, the strip’s only one, stopped operations due to fuel shortage
Egyptian crackdown on fuel smuggling to Gaza continues
Army says it destroyed several underground tanks containing over 300,000 litres of diesel
Army regains control of nuclear plant construction site
Egyptian military thanks residents of Al-Dabaa for cooperation in handing over land in Matruh
OPEC helps finance Egyptian power station
The announcement came after the signing of an official agreement stating that the OPEC fund will contribute $70m to the project.
Banha electrical power plant to begin providing services next month: Ministry of Electricity
The project will be implemented using a total of 17 multiple processes. This will be done to allow the largest number of local companies possible to take part in the project, whose total cost is estimated to reach EGP 4.450bn.
High consumption and temperatures cause blackouts
The peak load of electricity hit an alarming 26,100 megawatts, National Energy Control Centre said
If they only read their history
By Inji Mounib History is always repeating itself in all possible ways, a fact that we are aware of and a truth proven throughout time in Egypt and around the globe. Mostly historians realise this, but we all like to talk about it. Going back in history, the 80 long years since the establishment of …
Gods and generals
As I write this article, 30 June has just begun: people are waving Egyptian flags and happily going about their day, Tahrir square is filled to the brim hours before marches are scheduled to begin, and El-Merghany street leading up to the presidential palace is already closed off. On my way to work, I noticed …
AUC New Cairo campus closed on power shortages
Tahrir campus classes to continue
Aviation Ministry: Cairo International Airport to partially close down in summer
Ministry of Aviation says Cairo International Airport’s Terminal 3 will partially close down in June to save power