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Daily News Egypt
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Electricity minister follows up on power supply progress for New Delta projects
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker held a follow-up meeting to review the progress of electricity supply projects supporting agricultural development and land reclamation within the framework of the Mostakbal Misr for Sustainable Development initiative. During the meeting, Shaker reviewed project timelines, scheduled delivery dates, and progress rates at each site, noting the alignment between planned schedules and actual execution. The discussion also covered the status of equipment manufacturing, transportation, and installation. Coordination was a key topic, particularly regarding the completion of electrical works, energising certain substations, and synchronising these efforts with agricultural development schedules—especially planting seasons. The meeting further addressed the construction of distribution networks and installation of transmission lines across various voltage levels, with particular attention to ensuring power supply for distribution panels serving irrigation pump stations. Special focus was given to the northern supply point at the Hammam pump stations. Participants underlined the importance of adhering to project timelines and providing temporary power sources to meet immediate demands until transformer stations are fully completed and integrated into the national grid. These measures form part of a broader strategy to guarantee reliable electricity supply, implement sustainable energy solutions, maintain grid stability, and improve power quality. Shaker directed that the current action plan be revised to reflect the critical need for a stable and continuous power supply. He called for accelerating the implementation of several transformer stations and highlighted the importance of close coordination among all stakeholders. To expedite technical work, he urged increasing work shifts and intensifying efforts related to tower installations along transmission line routes. The Minister stressed the need to overcome any obstacles, reaffirming the priority of completing projects and starting operations as scheduled, given their central role in supporting agricultural development initiatives. He also confirmed readiness to supply electricity from nearby sources to ensure the timely start of production across all projects. Shaker emphasised that meeting deadlines is integral to the state's sustainable development strategy and vision to create integrated agricultural, industrial, and urban communities. He reiterated the Ministry's commitment to ensuring reliable electricity access for all sectors, with a special focus on supporting land reclamation and agricultural projects to boost self-sufficiency in strategic crops. He also highlighted the need to enhance energy system efficiency and implement both urgent and long-term solutions to stabilise the national grid and improve service quality. This includes expanding renewable energy use, optimising the performance of power generation stations, and securing adequate electricity supplies for new projects, particularly those linked to land reclamation, agro-industrial development, and greenhouse farming under the Mostakbal Misr initiative. Shaker concluded by stressing that providing reliable electricity across all sectors is a cornerstone of sustainable development, essential for driving economic growth, attracting investment, and supporting the state's broader plans for industrial and agricultural expansion.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt's minister, Elsewedy Electric discuss collaboration on distribution, grid efficiency, and loss reduction
Egypt - Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker held a meeting with Ahmed El Sewedy, Chairperson of Elsewedy Electric, and his accompanying delegation to review ongoing and future areas of cooperation in Egypt's power sector. The discussions focused on Elsewedy Electric's progress in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects, particularly those supporting the Mostakbal Masr for Sustainable Development initiative. Both sides explored ways to strengthen collaboration in service quality enhancement, power reliability, technical and non-technical loss reduction, and the fight against electricity theft. The minister emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines and accelerating connections to the national unified grid, especially in alignment with national agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure development plans. He also highlighted the strategic relevance of Elsewedy Electric's work in ensuring stable electricity supply to new and expanding communities. Key challenges facing current projects were addressed, with both parties discussing strategies for overcoming obstacles to expedite implementation. The meeting also considered proposals to reduce losses on low-voltage networks and improve the performance of distribution systems in residential and industrial zones. Discussions extended to potential public-private partnerships in electricity distribution, aiming to improve service delivery, increase revenue efficiency, and optimize asset management. These efforts fall within Egypt's broader strategy to leverage private sector capabilities—administrative, technical, and financial—to support the modernization of affiliated companies. Minister Shaker reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring secure and sustainable electricity supply, especially for national agricultural and industrial megaprojects. He also underscored the ministry's efforts to address illegal connections, enhance grid stability, and shift toward renewable energy to reduce fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency. He noted that the Ministry of Electricity is prioritizing the localization of energy-related industries, particularly renewable energy technologies, as part of Egypt's long-term development vision. This includes increasing local manufacturing of electrical components, upgrading the national grid, and moving steadily toward the implementation of a smart grid capable of integrating large-scale renewable energy generation. Shaker concluded by stressing the importance of adopting advanced technologies and energy storage solutions to minimize transmission losses and strengthen Egypt's transition to clean, reliable, and sustainable energy systems. © 2024 Daily News Egypt. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Daily News Egypt
18-05-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Electricity Minister, Elsewedy Electric discuss collaboration on distribution, grid efficiency, and loss reduction
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker held a meeting with Ahmed El Sewedy, Chairperson of Elsewedy Electric, and his accompanying delegation to review ongoing and future areas of cooperation in Egypt's power sector. The discussions focused on Elsewedy Electric's progress in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects, particularly those supporting the Mostakbal Masr for Sustainable Development initiative. Both sides explored ways to strengthen collaboration in service quality enhancement, power reliability, technical and non-technical loss reduction, and the fight against electricity theft. The minister emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines and accelerating connections to the national unified grid, especially in alignment with national agricultural, industrial, and infrastructure development plans. He also highlighted the strategic relevance of Elsewedy Electric's work in ensuring stable electricity supply to new and expanding communities. Key challenges facing current projects were addressed, with both parties discussing strategies for overcoming obstacles to expedite implementation. The meeting also considered proposals to reduce losses on low-voltage networks and improve the performance of distribution systems in residential and industrial zones. Discussions extended to potential public-private partnerships in electricity distribution, aiming to improve service delivery, increase revenue efficiency, and optimize asset management. These efforts fall within Egypt's broader strategy to leverage private sector capabilities—administrative, technical, and financial—to support the modernization of affiliated companies. Minister Shaker reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring secure and sustainable electricity supply, especially for national agricultural and industrial megaprojects. He also underscored the ministry's efforts to address illegal connections, enhance grid stability, and shift toward renewable energy to reduce fuel consumption and improve operational efficiency. He noted that the Ministry of Electricity is prioritizing the localization of energy-related industries, particularly renewable energy technologies, as part of Egypt's long-term development vision. This includes increasing local manufacturing of electrical components, upgrading the national grid, and moving steadily toward the implementation of a smart grid capable of integrating large-scale renewable energy generation. Shaker concluded by stressing the importance of adopting advanced technologies and energy storage solutions to minimize transmission losses and strengthen Egypt's transition to clean, reliable, and sustainable energy systems.
