Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (Egypt)

Mitsubishi Power and Egypt Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sign Upgrade and Reliability Agreement Extension for Sidi Krir and El-Atf Power Plants

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Eng.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Eng.
  • Dr. Mohamed Shaker, Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, commented on the agreement with Mitsubishi Power saying: "Egypt and Japan celebrate strong bilateral relations across multiple sectors.
  • Sidi Krir and El-Atf plants power hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the western Alexandria and middle Delta regions via the reliable Egyptian unified electrical grid.
  • This latest agreement harnesses Mitsubishi Power's heritage in Egypt, built on delivering our industry-leading, reliable technology and service excellence and ensure the availability of power for the people of Egypt."

UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.
  • The 10 GW plant will save the North African nation an estimated US$ 5 billion in natural gas costs a year.
  • As the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, Masdar's role demonstrates its deep and lasting commitment towards supporting African nations such as Egypt to meet their ambitious renewable energy objectives.
  • Egypt is the Middle East and North Africa's most populous country and has an abundance of renewable energy sources, including wind and solar.

UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • The wind farm will also help Egypt meet its strategic objective of sourcing 42 percent of its energy from renewables by 2030.
  • The 10 GW plant will save the North African nation an estimated US$ 5 billion in natural gas costs a year.
  • As the UAE's flagship renewable energy company, Masdar's role demonstrates its deep and lasting commitment towards supporting African nations such as Egypt to meet their ambitious renewable energy objectives.
  • Egypt is the Middle East and North Africa's most populous country and has an abundance of renewable energy sources, including wind and solar.

GLOBELEQ SIGNS GREEN HYDROGEN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT OF EGYPT AT COP27

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Globeleq, as lead developer and investor, will develop, finance, build, own and operate the green hydrogen project.

Key Points: 
  • Globeleq, as lead developer and investor, will develop, finance, build, own and operate the green hydrogen project.
  • Other potential end-uses of green hydrogen, including green fuels, will be considered in the medium and longer term, once they become commercially feasible.
  • Globeleq aims to support the country's ambitious strategy to tackle climate change by developing new solar PV, wind, battery energy storage, seawater desalination and green hydrogen projects in Egypt.
  • The Government of Egypt has an ambitious energy transition plan, and active steps are being taken to make SCZONE a major hub for green hydrogen.

Masdar-led consortium strengthens partnership to advance landmark 4 GW green hydrogen program in Egypt

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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The consortium is targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, and an output of up to 480,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.

Key Points: 
  • The consortium is targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, and an output of up to 480,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.
  • This 4 GW green hydrogen program follows Masdar's announcement last week of a 10-gigawatt wind project in Egypt, also with our partners Hassan Allam Utilities and Infinity Power Holding both will support Egypt's decarbonization objectives.
  • We are proud to contribute to the development of green hydrogen production facilities in Egypt while leveraging the country's abundant natural resources."
  • The agreement sets out the key terms and conditions for the green hydrogen development program with a focus on the first phase of the program.

UAE President, Egyptian counterpart witness signing of agreement to develop one of world's largest onshore wind projects in Egypt

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H.

Key Points: 
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H.
  • The wind farm will also save Egypt an estimated US$5 billion in annual natural gas costs, and help create as many as 100,000 jobs.
  • Egypt enjoys abundant solar and wind resources that allow for renewable-power generation at a highly competitive cost a key enabler for green hydrogen production.
  • The UAE conference will include the first Global Stocktake since the 2015 Paris Agreement, a comprehensive report card assessing progress against key global climate goals.

UAE President, Egyptian counterpart witness signing of agreement to develop one of world's largest onshore wind projects in Egypt

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H.

Key Points: 
  • Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court; H.H.
  • The wind farm will also save Egypt an estimated US$5 billion in annual natural gas costs, and help create as many as 100,000 jobs.
  • Egypt enjoys abundant solar and wind resources that allow for renewable-power generation at a highly competitive cost a key enabler for green hydrogen production.
  • The UAE conference will include the first Global Stocktake since the 2015 Paris Agreement, a comprehensive report card assessing progress against key global climate goals.

Alfanar Consolidates Its Leading Position in Energy Transition by Developing a Project for Green Hydrogen Production

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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The $3.5 billion project will use renewable energy sources and produce 500,000 tons of green ammonia from 100,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.

Key Points: 
  • The $3.5 billion project will use renewable energy sources and produce 500,000 tons of green ammonia from 100,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.
  • Through this agreement, we will be developing a project to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia.
  • Alfanar has enjoyed a strong presence in Egypt for many years through its design and energy industry as well as renewable energy development projects.
  • Today, Alfanar is a prominent global player in energy transition and green fuel with ambitious renewable energy projects across Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, Spain, India, and Egypt.

Hitachi ABB Power Grids Consortium Awarded Major Contract

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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At Hitachi ABB Power Grids, we are enabling interconnections between continents, with unique capability to reliably exchange electric power at scale, across borders and time zones."

Key Points: 
  • At Hitachi ABB Power Grids, we are enabling interconnections between continents, with unique capability to reliably exchange electric power at scale, across borders and time zones."
  • For example, Hitachi ABB Power Grids was involved in the go live of the North Sea Link that was put into commercial operation earlier this month.
  • About Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd.
    Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries.
  • With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values.