Ashraf AboArafe
Today, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, met with Engineer Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, to review ongoing preparations and plans to address the increase in electricity demand and load during the summer season, as well as several other ongoing work files.
At the outset of the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized his keenness to convene this meeting as part of continuous efforts to ensure the stability and security of electricity supply during the summer months. This comes in line with the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to find decisive solutions to the issue of power load shedding and to end such practices during the summer to alleviate the burden on citizens. He also followed up on the latest developments regarding electrical interconnection projects between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Italy.
In this context, Dr. Madbouly highlighted the government’s intensive efforts to enhance investment opportunities in the energy sector to meet its strategic goals, maximize its contribution to development efforts, ensure the sustainability of the national grid’s power supply, support industrial and service sectors, and accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects to diversify power sources and add new capacities to the national grid.
During the meeting, the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy noted that there are regular joint meetings between the Ministries of Electricity and Petroleum to coordinate plans and efforts ensuring the availability of petroleum products to the electricity sector, thus enhancing the ability to eliminate load shedding during the summer.
The Minister presented the efforts to secure and stabilize the electricity supply during the summer season, explaining that constant monitoring is being carried out to ensure that maintenance programs are completed on schedule and that new capacities are added according to planned timelines. He added that measures taken to develop and strengthen the national grid to accommodate additional loads are under continuous review, along with the implementation schedule of ongoing projects and their expected connection dates, in line with the national energy strategy and plans to meet rising electricity demand.
He further noted that an urgent plan has been implemented to improve the quality of electricity supply, ensure its stability and continuity, upgrade services provided to citizens, expand the use of renewable energy sources, reduce dependence on traditional fuels, lower emissions, move towards smart grid technologies, and enhance the performance rates of affiliated companies.
Engineer Mahmoud Esmat stressed the critical importance of maintaining the stability of electricity supply, meeting needs across various sectors, and improving service quality. He added that precise monitoring of all operational, consumption, loss, and electricity violation data is ongoing, and that monitoring committees from the Holding Company and the Ministry will conduct field inspections in the upcoming period to assess the on-the-ground implementation of the work plan.
Regarding electrical interconnection projects, the Minister emphasized the strategic importance of these initiatives, in line with the vision of His Excellency the President and the government’s policy to position Egypt as a regional energy hub in the Eastern Mediterranean, optimizing the management and utilization of renewable natural resources.
The Minister noted that the electrical interconnection projects between Egypt and Greece, and between Egypt and Italy, are among the most important initiatives aiming to achieve regional energy integration. These projects will facilitate the cross-border transmission of clean electricity, helping to meet countries’ sustainable energy needs and stabilize electrical grids.
He added that notable progress has been made regarding the interconnection project with Italy, where approval has been granted for connection to the internal grid. Current efforts are focused on accelerating the implementation of the Egypt-Italy interconnection project and increasing the involvement of Italian companies in the electricity sector, particularly in renewable energy, thereby maximizing the benefits of clean energy resources.
The Minister also reviewed the latest developments regarding the interconnection with Greece, outlining ongoing procedures. He stressed that the Egypt-Greece interconnection project is of paramount importance for achieving sustainable development and is part of a broader strategy for interconnection with neighboring countries’ electrical grids, ultimately aiming to connect to the European grid and establishing Egypt as a regional energy exchange center.
Additionally, the Minister presented updates on the electrical interconnection project with Saudi Arabia, describing it as a link between the two largest electrical networks in the region and a nucleus for future Arab interconnection initiatives. The project is expected to enhance the stability and reliability of electricity supply between the two countries and bring significant economic and developmental benefits.
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Prime Minister’s Office
Media Office
Cairo – April 27, 2025
Press Release
Prime Minister Reviews Electricity Sector Preparations for Summer with Minister of Electricity
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly met today with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Mahmoud Esmat, to review ongoing preparations to address rising electricity demand during the summer, in line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to end load shedding and ensure stable power supply for citizens.
The meeting focused on efforts to secure and enhance the national electricity grid, complete maintenance programs, integrate new capacities, and boost investment in renewable energy projects. The Prime Minister also emphasized Egypt’s strategy to diversify energy sources, ensure energy sustainability, and attract investments in the sector.
Minister Esmat reported on coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Petroleum to secure necessary fuel supplies and outlined urgent measures taken to improve service quality, shift towards smart grids, and expand the use of clean energy. Field monitoring committees will assess implementation on the ground in the coming period.
Discussions also reviewed key electrical interconnection projects with Saudi Arabia, Greece, and Italy, highlighting their strategic role in positioning Egypt as a regional energy hub and facilitating cross-border transmission of clean electricity to support sustainable development and grid stability.
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